Construction Accidents

Head injuries are a serious matter on any construction site. Hard hats offer protection but are not always worn.The threat of falling construction materials is always present, and head injuries can happen to pedestrians as well as laborers. A scaffolding incident in...

Construction never stops here in New York City. But it does have busy periods and seasons when business drops off some. Right now is one of the slower periods as we head into the cold winter months.However, construction accidents occur during all 12 months of the...

Earlier this year, thousands of people attended a service in St. Patrick’s Cathedral to remember the 16 construction workers who died on the job in 2018. Construction is a dangerous occupation, made more so because not all worksites in New York City comply with safety...

Do you worry that if you get injured on the job as a New York City construction worker that you may not be able to make a workers' compensation claim? There are many reasons why you might be reluctant to file a claim for benefits.For some, it could be their status as...

You could be washing windows halfway up a skyscraper or repairing fascia on a two-story building. Whatever the project, you have to trust that your scaffolding will work as it should. Heights pose danger, and if you are more than 20 feet off the ground, Section 240 of...

There is always construction going on in Manhattan and the outer boroughs. New York City construction workers have to work in the heat and freezing cold. It's a dangerous industry that is certainly not for the faint of heart. In fact, it can be downright...

New York City is a hive of construction activity year-round. There are always new builds and renovations taking place here in Manhattan and the outlying boroughs.With all the activity going on, some construction workers will inevitably suffer on-the-job injuries. Even...

Tragedy struck late last month at a construction site in the Bronx. A man died, and five of his co-workers suffered injuries when the third floor of the building being erected collapsed on top of them.The fatal construction accident occurred on Tuesday, August 27. The...

Many companies are reputable and honor their workers' legitimate claims for compensation benefits after a workplace injury occurs.But unfortunately, it has also been our experience that far too many companies try to shortchange their workers and deny them their...

Cranes collapsing may cause catastrophic injuries with deadly consequences. Construction sites often turn dangerous when a crane needs installation to assist with the project. In New York, construction cranes are common around the city and the surrounding boroughs....