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How Safe Are Cranes on Construction Sites?

24 May 2021

Cranes are an essential element of construction work, which is essential to the city, but cranes are also responsible for some of the most spectacularly dangerous accidents out there. If you’re working on a crane, you’re working on a massive machine that very likely lifts you high into the sky, and there’s plenty of danger to go around in this equation.

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Will Drones Be Used on Construction Sites?

4 May 2021

The feds are opening up the playing field for automated drones – that don't have human pilots guiding them – on job sites, and it raises safety questions related to construction workers (and others) on the ground for construction companies.

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COVID, Construction, and Legal Claims

21 April 2021

The global pandemic has rocked our world in ways we couldn’t begin to imagine at the outset. It’s no wonder that the construction industry is now facing the issue of how less-than-robust precautions on the part of construction companies may have affected the health of construction workers and what kinds of injury claims may be on the horizon.

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3 Examples of When Workers Can Sue after a Construction Accident

8 March 2021

Construction work is one of the deadliest occupations out there, and if you’ve been injured on the job, you likely have a long path back toward recovery.

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How Safe Is Scaffolding?

9 February 2021

If you spend any amount of time in New York City, you are well acquainted with the sight of scaffolding above you – and sometimes, far above you.

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Delayed Complaint-Driven DOB Inspections Could Lead to Injuries

3 February 2021

According to the New York City Comptroller, the Department of Buildings (DOB) promotes the safety of everyone who works, builds, and lives in New York City, and their role in this involves regulating lawful uses of more than a million construction sites and buildings throughout the five boroughs.

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Construction Site Explosion Kills NYC Worker

18 Sep 2020

A recent seemingly freak accident caused by an exploding fire extinguisher in Manhattan left one construction worker dead and one other seriously injured. The accident took place on the fourth floor of a building located on Ninth Avenue in Chelsea on the morning of May 13.

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Stand Down for Safety

14 Sep 2020

Construction work is dangerous work, and the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration shares that falls from elevations on job sites continue to be the leading cause of death for construction workers.

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NY Governor Announces Statewide Crackdown on Work Zone Infractions

30 August 2020

Road construction disrupts the flow of traffic and increases the risk associated with driving. Road construction, however, is critical to our ability to help keep our roads safe for all.

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New Guidelines for Construction Workers in NY

7 August 2020

The effects of COVID-19 are far-reaching, and the State of New York, our nation, and the world are scrambling to keep up. Nearly every occupation has been affected, and because the construction business is no different, new guidelines have been instigated.

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Construction Workers Take Action against Hudson Yard

25 June 2020

The $25 billion Hudson Yards development has provided work for countless construction workers. Unfortunately, far too many have also suffered serious injuries.

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Construction Site Accident Leaves 1 Dead in Queens

5 June 2020

One of the dangers that many construction workers face is the problem of a wall collapsing. Buildings that have been only partially constructed are not as solid as many workers might think, and any number of problems could lead to a wall falling on top of them.

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Latino Workers Are Especially Vulnerable to Construction Accidents

1 June 2020

Construction is a dangerous profession, but the risk of injuries might not fall equally on all races. According to The Center for Popular Democracy, well over half of the workers who died on construction sites were recent immigrants or Latinos who had been born in the United States.

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How Cold Weather Affects Construction Workers

31 March 2020

Construction is a dangerous profession. In New York State, construction workers make up only 4% of jobs but 20% of all occupational deaths.

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Wall Collapse Kills Construction Worker

15 Feb 2020

A devastating accident in late October has killed one construction worker in Manhattan and injured another.

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New Ladder Requirements Aimed at Work Site Safety

31 Jan 2020

Many workplace accidents happen on ladders. Workers can either fall from a ladder that has been carelessly set up or else injured when a defective ladder collapses underneath them.

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Can You Appeal a Workers’ Comp Denial?

05 Dec 2019

Yes. Those who have been injured on the job will be pleased to know that their initial denial is not the end of the matter.

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When Construction Equipment Fails, Injured Workers Can Often Sue

20 Nov 2019

Construction job sites have come a long way over the past 50 years. No longer does equipment consist of only hammer and nails, along with a few table saws. Today, construction workers must use powerful electrical tools, many of which are inherently dangerous.

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Bronx Construction Worker Killed after Building Collapse

1 Nov 2019

A building collapse in the Bronx has raised concerns in the community about the safety of new construction. According to CBS New York, the collapse occurred in the Norwood section of the Bronx, at 94E. 208th Street.

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Ladder Defects Can Lead to Serious Accidents

1 Oct 2019

Ladder safety is critical on job sites. If ladders are placed too close to power lines, for example, then workers can be electrocuted if the ladder moves slightly.

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Safety Violations Discovered after Scaffolding-Related Fatality in NYC

25 Sep 2019

This past June, a construction worker was repairing and replacing the brick facade of a building in Hamilton Heights when he fell from the second story of the scaffolding structure.

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Crane Boom Breaks in East Village

9 Sep 2019

Cranes can be seen around the city lifting materials at construction sites. Without cranes, building construction would be dramatically slower. However, these cranes are also dangerous.

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What are Third-Party Construction Injury Claims?

3 Sep 2019

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in New York. Workers can suffer serious injuries by falling or after getting struck with an object.

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How Much is a Construction Injury Claim Worth?

25 Aug 2019

Construction injuries can cost tens of thousands of dollars to treat, and they can also cost a worker thousands more in lost wages.

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Falls are One of Construction’s “Fatal Four” Accidents

5 Aug 2019

Based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data, construction accidents accounted for almost 1 in 5 work-related fatalities.

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Four Severe Injuries Workers Sustain Due to Scaffolding or Ladder Accidents

1 Jul 2019

Construction workers regularly work on scaffolding and ladders, which comes with the risk of serious accidents.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Toxic Exposure is Serious

28 Mar 2019

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

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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...

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Leading New York City scaffolding accident lawyers have a long track record of recovering maximum compensation for scaffold accident victims

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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New York City Construction Accident Report: September 20, 2018

21 Sep 2018

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...