Construction Accidents

The construction industry is notoriously dangerous for workers. However, it is an industry that is heavily regulated by the authorities in hopes of minimizing the chances of construction site accidents. Despite health and safety regulations, workers in New York still...

There is nothing physically or mentally easy about working in the construction field, especially in an urban setting. Because of the inherent danger involved in this line of work, construction sites are highly regulated for the safety of workers and the public in...

When major equipment is hoisted above a bustling city street, every possible safety precaution is taken. Despite the use of safety equipment, falls and accidents can still occur and leave a city street in chaos and disarray. An incident unfolded in the streets of...

Construction sites can not only be dangerous for construction workers, but they can also be dangerous for pedestrians if the proper precautions are not taken. One woman was recently hospitalized after being hit by falling debris. Luckily, help is available in New York...

Construction workers work in very hazardous environments, as one Manhattan worker unfortunately discovered. The 25-year-old man fell down an elevator shaft while on the job, and he lost his life. Construction accidents are tragic occurrences, but the young man's...

Construction sites can pose many risks to the employees who work there. However, these work sites can pose serious dangers to pedestrians as well. A 37-year-old woman was recently injured in a New York construction site accident, and it cost her lost her life.The...

Another construction accident occurred in New York recently, and one worker was seriously injured. The construction crew was working on demolishing an old building when part of the building collapsed. Luckily, no one else was injured in the construction accident.New...

A construction worker who was working at the Barclays Center was killed in an accident at the end of last month. The New York workers were building an environmentally-friendly roof for the center. However, one or more of the joists fell off the truck, causing a fatal...

New York owners of construction companies are expected to ensure the safety of their employees at all times. However, during the cold winter months workers face additional hazards that need close monitoring in order to prevent construction worker injuries. When the...

A verdict of $1,825,000 was won by on December 2 for a construction worker injured during the building of the World Trade Center Memorial.