Construction work remains one of the most dangerous occupations for blue-collar workers. They have to work around dangerous machinery and hazardous chemicals. They may have routine exposure to electricity. Workers can fall or drop items from significant elevations,...
New York Personal Injury Law Blog
Is The Construction Worker Death Rate Rising In New York?
Early in the morning on July 26, 2023, a fire broke out on a construction site in Manhattan, eventually leading to a crane collapsing from high above onto the city streets. Twelve people, including several construction workers, were injured. Although they probably...
Can Contractors Be Charged With Homicide When Their Negligence Kills Construction Workers?
Construction sites can be dangerous environments, and the safety of workers should always be a top priority. Unfortunately, accidents do occur, sometimes resulting in fatalities. When such tragedies happen, questions arise regarding accountability and legal...
How Does Carlos’ Law Protect New York Construction Workers?
New York has a proud legislative history of enacting new statutes for the protection of construction professionals beyond what federal law requires. For example, New York passed the Scaffolding Law holding building owners responsible for gravity-related injuries long...
5 common hazards in construction
People who work in the construction industry face many hazards on a daily basis. It’s up to their employers to ensure they have the tools and techniques they need to remain safe. There are some risks that occur often, but they’re sometimes overlooked. Even a small...
New York has special workplace safety rules regarding gravity
New York has some unique laws that help protect employees in dangerous professions. Those working in construction have special rules that protect them from certain kinds of injury. For more than 100 years, New York has imposed strict liability on property owners or...
Can you file personal injury lawsuits when getting workers’ comp?
Workers who suffer injuries on the job benefit from their employer's workers' compensation insurance policies. The coverage provided by the employer will pay for an injured worker's medical care and can also provide them with disability benefits until they can resume...
3 steps to take to advocate for a safer workplace
Any job can become dangerous if the company doesn't maintain facilities and equipment or if the workers don't have the right training. There are numerous federal and state regulations imposed on industries with a strong association with worker injuries and fatalities....
What are the most dangerous and common construction accidents?
The list of all the potentially deadly elements on a construction site is surprisingly long. From the temporary power supply to the machinery you use, there are countless threats to your safety and well-being. Instead of ignoring these concerns because they are too...
When a third party may be liable for a construction accident
Construction never stops in New York. When there is no more ground available, developers start moving upward. Projects involve demolition, as well as new construction and the expansion or remodeling of existing buildings. Work persists year-round, even throughout the...
