New York Personal Injury Law Blog

Construction incidents can occur for many different reasons. Perhaps employers did not properly train workers on the use of heavy machinery, resulting in an incident that injured someone. Maybe there were issues with the scaffolding or a defective tool that...

Construction work is notorious for being demanding and dangerous. Professionals have to work at an elevation or possibly below grade. They have to share space with heavy machinery and handle powerful tools. Many construction professionals work regardless of the...

Ladders are often the simplest way for construction professionals to reach elevated locations. The right ladders can help professionals replace windows, access roofs or install lighting fixtures. They are movable, making them easier to use than scaffolding. They are a...

Construction sites are inherently dangerous, as workers face a variety of hazards each day. Among the most severe and often devastating types of accidents are caught-in and caught-between incidents. A caught-in accident occurs when a worker is trapped inside or under...

Electrical injury is a major safety concern for construction professionals. Exposure to electricity can lead to severe burns. It can also cause electrocution or electrical shock, which can lead to severe physical damage and secondary injuries. An electrical shock can...

Construction work typically continues year-round in New York. The summer months often see a surge in demand for construction services in both the residential and commercial sectors. Construction professionals may find themselves working long hours during the warmest...

Scaffolding is theoretically a means of increasing the overall safety of construction workers. Instead of needing to go up and down ladders, which can be unstable and dangerous, workers can rely on the more permanent and therefore theoretically safer assistance...

Construction workers in New York often have competitive benefits packages provided by their employers. Unfortunately, the compensation offered to construction workers is a reflection of how dangerous the job can be. Minor mistakes by an individual worker on a...

New developments in technology can have ripple effects that reach far beyond one area of industry. People have begun to enthusiastically embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology of the future. The growth of AI could have implications for many different...

When you work in high spaces, your fall protection harness is the number one thing that keeps you safe from a fall – but how do you know if your harness is reliable? Fall protection harnesses can suffer from significant wear and tear over time, and age and use can...