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Scaffolding Accidents Can Leave Victims With Extremely Serious Injuries

24 Jun 2019

New construction is a constant in New York City, and the past decade has seen a construction boom that is just starting to show signs of slowing down. While new construction can certainly benefit developers, construction workers, property owners, and others, it also puts workers and passersby at a risk of serious injuries caused by scaffolding accidents.

Construction Accidents

Commercial Truck Tire Blowouts Can Cause Serious Accidents

3 Jun 2019

Large commercial trucks like semis, tractor-trailers, tanker trucks, and car haulers are an unavoidable constant of roadways throughout the United States. These vehicles and their cargo can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and travel at speeds of 70 miles per hour or more, and when their tires blowout, it can cause drivers to lose control and cause catastrophic accidents.

Car Accidents

NYC Toxic Exposure Attorneys

27 May 2019

Your lungs are a vital part of your body and are constantly working to provide oxygen to your brain and body. Respiratory disorders can be painful, costly, and can cause breathing impairments that keep you from working or even living a normal life without medical assistance.

Personal Injury

Can a Homeowner Be Held Liable For Injuries To a Construction Worker?

15 May 2019

For a homeowner, hiring contractors and construction teams to complete improvements can significantly increase the equity in their home. However, there is a reason that homeowners hire professionals to do the work, as most construction projects come with serious risks.

Construction Accidents

Construction Workers Are at a High Risk for Traumatic Brain Injuries

25 Apr 2019

Each day construction workers head to work, they are exposed to a risk of sustaining serious injuries, including potentially life-changing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These injuries can disrupt the way the brain normally functions and can affect victims for months or even years.

Construction Accidents

Legal Options for Injured Construction Workers in NYC

15 Apr 2019

Construction is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous industries in which a person can work. If you have ever been to a construction site, it’s easy to understand why – between working from heights, power tools, heavy machinery, exposed electrical wiring, and other things common to construction sites, there are injury hazards at every turn.

Construction Accidents

Toxic Exposure is Serious

28 Mar 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that thousands of chemical-related incidents occur annually...

Construction Accidents

Falling Objects on Construction Sites Can Cause Serious Injury or Death

21 Mar 2019

Construction projects typically involve a number of parties, including the employer, contractor, subcontractor, and the construction workers...

Construction Accidents

Labor Law 240

14 Mar 2019

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, an estimated 2.3 million construction workers – 65 percent of those in the construction industry – work on scaffolds...

Construction Accidents

Construction Worker Deaths on the Rise

7 Mar 2019

Despite significant regulation, the construction industry continues to see too many serious accidents that result in catastrophic injuries and even death...

Construction Accidents

Safety Tips for NYC Construction Workers

28 Feb 2019

Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in New York City. Every day, workers encounter significant risks like working from heights, power tools, dangerous and toxic materials, heavy machinery, and falling objects...

Construction Accidents

How Alcohol & Drug Abuse Affect Construction Site Safety

20 Feb 2019

Construction sites are dangerous under even the best circumstances. According to statistics, the construction industry accounts for about 18% of all workplace fatalities...

Construction Accidents

New Law Mandates 40 Hours of Safety Training

13 Feb 2019

In May 2018, the City Council adopted a bill that will require 40 hours of training for those who work in construction. The bill immediately proved to be controversial, which is not surprising. Any regulation of the construction industry usually receives pushback, especially from the...

Construction Accidents

Construction Worker Killed in a Forklift Accident in Queens

6 Feb 2019

Construction job sites are full of heavy machinery, which can be very dangerous to those who need to operate it, as well as to bystanders. A construction accident in Queens last year is the latest reminder of the danger posed by heavy equipment like forklifts...

Construction Accidents

First Steps after a Ladder Fall While on the Job New York City

28 Jan 2019

According to federal government statistics, in 2011 falls at work resulted in 113 deaths and around 15,000 injuries serious enough to cause a person to miss at least one day from work. If you’ve been injured in a fall from a ladder, you’re likely experiencing considerable pain and stress...

Construction Accidents

Choosing the Right Bronx Personal Injury Attorney

22 Jan 2019

If you have been injured in a preventable accident and are trying to find a personal injury lawyer in New York to represent you, there’s a good chance you’re overwhelmed...

Personal Injury

New York City Construction Accident Report: September 20, 2018

21 Sep 2018

Thomas Moverman

If you only look around New York City you can see that there is always construction going on. The construction industry is booming in NYC...

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