SoHo Scaffolding Accident Results in Injuries
New York City construction accident lawyers can provide representation in circumstances where a scaffolding collapse causes harm to victims. Unfortunately, scaffolding collapses occur far too frequently, causing a substantial number of construction site injuries and causing a substantial number of fatalities on construction sites. Both construction workers and pedestrians who are near to the construction […]
A Look at NY Construction Worker Fatalities
A substantial number of construction accidents in New York City in recent years have resulted in far too many fatalities. In fact, according to Crain’s New York, there were a total of 25-construction industry deaths in 2015. The high death rate is being driven by a building boom, among other factors including construction companies that […]
Partial Building Collapse in NY Leaves Construction Worker Injured
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, construction workers being struck by objects is considered one of the fatal four hazards responsible for the majority of construction fatalities. Examples of struck by injuries could include vehicles or machinery hitting construction workers; equipment tipping over onto construction workers; or numerous other hazardous incidents in which […]
Three Construction Accidents, Two Fatalities: A Look at the Dangers of Construction in NYC
Construction is one of the most dangerous fields to work in. When a construction worker is hurt or killed on the job, the worker or his surviving family members must understand the legal protections that are in place. Workers’ compensation injury or death benefits should be available to shield the injured employee and his family […]
NY Workers Sustain Injuries After Fall From Scaffolding
Scaffold accidents are one of the most common reasons for serious and fatal injury among construction workers in New York City. There are special rules associated with scaffold accident compensation, so victims and their families should consult with a New York City scaffold attorney as soon as possible following an accident occurring. Unfortunately, when scaffolding […]
Platform Collapse Leaves One NY Worker Dead
One of the main reasons why construction work is so dangerous is because workers often do their jobs at high elevations. This means if equipment fails and safety gear does not work as expected, a worker could suffer a major fall. Falls are a leading cause of injury on construction work sites and are considered […]
Construction Laborer Dies, NY Construction Company Owner Charged
The 47-year-old owner of a construction company has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and with manslaughter, following a tragic accident at a construction worksite. The construction company owner had two different construction sites in Brooklyn where there were serious safety deficiencies. On one of his construction sites, authorities indicate that he ignored complaints that […]
FAQs about Construction Accidents
According to the OSHA, there were 4,836 deaths that occurred on the job in 2015 across the United States – 3.4 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. This means that on average, there were over 93 deaths each week and over 13 deaths every day. Out of 4,379 worker deaths in private industry, 21.4% or 937 […]
High-Voltage Shock Leaves Construction Worker in Critical Condition
Electrocution hazards are a leading cause of injury on construction sites, and electrocution is one of the “fatal four” top causes of construction worker deaths according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Many construction workers who sustain permanent injury will consult with a New York City electrocution lawyer for help in taking legal action […]
Construction Site Risks: Falling Objects
Construction worksites can be dangerous places, and those who sustain harm should contact a New York City work injury lawyer to understand what their rights are to obtain compensation for injuries. There are many potential sources of injury on a construction site, including falling objects. Just recently, an incident on a construction site at an […]
