Did you know that the construction industry is the deadliest line of work in the nation? In fact, 41 New York construction workers died in 2020, and thousands more are seriously injured every year. The fatality rate in the state even rose during the pandemic despite...
Construction Site Accidents
OSHA categories may affect construction worksite injury claims
The Occupational Safety and Health Act protects New York workers against workplace injury. The American Bar Association explains how OSHA’s multi-employer directive categorizes employers in a way that allocates responsibilities for workplace safety. At construction...
What is a third-party personal injury claim?
Personal injury claims often require filing paperwork with one's medical or other insurance. Sometimes, however, they can also involve another person's insurance. A person can file a “third-party” claim with another person's or entity's insurance company alongside or...
Legal help after a construction accident
Construction work is one of those job fields in which workers understand that they need to be careful and comply with all of the appropriate safety regulations in order to avoid injuries. However, sometimes all the precautions workers take simply aren't enough and,...
What are the Fatal Four construction site accidents?
Especially now that summer is here in New York, residents of the state may see more orange barrels indicating roadwork is being done and they may see more buildings being erected or refurbished. Construction work is necessary, but it is also dangerous, and it is not...
Worker dies after falling at construction site
It may seem like construction projects are constantly ongoing in New York, especially now that warmer weather is here. Most people in New York appreciate how dangerous construction work can be. Unfortunately, construction site accidents occur all-too frequently,...