Construction Accidents

Construction sites contribute to a significant amount of workplace injuries. Heavy machinery and the risk of falling make construction one of the most dangerous jobs in New York. See below for basic information about what to do after a construction accident. Acting...

Working in the construction industry is dangerous. In fact, studies show that approximately 20% of workplace deaths that occur each year are attributable to those who work in construction. Thousands of other construction workers are injured in on-the-job incidents...

Throughout New York City, construction is one of the most prominent industries for people to earn a good living, have benefits and be productive members of society. It may even be especially important for Spanish speakers who might have come from other countries and...

Some people think that construction site accidents are entirely unavoidable. They believe that, because of the nature of construction worksites, they are inherently dangerous, and accidents are unavoidable. However, this is entirely untrue, and the law actually...

There are different forms of liability and different types of legal resources that may be available to injured construction workers depending on the circumstances. For that reason, it is helpful for injured construction workers to be familiar with the most common...

New York City is known for its hustle and bustle. A major aspect of that is the number of construction projects that are always underway. Since construction is so prevalent, there is a continuing need for workers to do the various jobs involved with a construction...

Construction is a major industry in New York. With that come concerns about construction safety. While the work is plentiful, lucrative and people who are in the industry take pride in what they have accomplished, there is no denying its dangers. Construction is one...

A construction worker has died at a Manhattan construction site that has numerous open violations. The site, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues in Midtown, was undergoing façade restoration work when the worker fell 13 stories to his death from a ledge at penthouse level...

There are different resources that may be available to injured construction workers. Both workers’ compensation benefits and a personal injury claim may be potential resources available to injured construction workers depending on the circumstances. Common types of...