03
Oct
Workers' Comp Won't Cover It All: Third-Party Lawsuits After a Caught-In/Between Construction Accident
A construction worker who is crushed, pinned, compressed, or trapped between equipment or materials may assume the accident is strictly a workers' compensation matter. That can be a costly assumption. Workers' compensation is an important source of benefits after a jobsite injury...
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Oct
What Is the Average Settlement for a Construction-Related Fall Injury?
Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries on construction sites in New York City. Workers regularly perform tasks on scaffolds, ladders, rooftops, and unfinished structures, often dozens of feet above the ground. When proper safety measures are missing, a single fal...
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Oct
Get Help With a Denied Construction Injury Claim
Construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in New York City. Workers face daily risks from heavy machinery, scaffolding, falling objects, electrical hazards, and unstable structures. When accidents happen, injured workers often rely on workers’ compensation or oth...
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Oct
What Legal Rights Do Injured Construction Workers Have?
Construction work in New York City is demanding, dangerous, and essential to keeping the city running. Unfortunately, serious injuries are common on job sites: from falls off scaffolds to crane accidents and falling debris. When an accident happens, many workers ask the same crit...
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Oct
What Are the Reporting Requirements for Serious Construction Site Injuries in New York?
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in New York City. When a serious construction site injury occurs, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Beyond medical treatment and recovery, there are strict legal reporting requirements that must be followed. Failing to r...
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Oct
Common "Invisible" Hazards on a Construction Site
Construction sites are known for their obvious dangers—falling debris, heavy equipment, exposed heights. But what many workers don't realize is that some of the most serious threats are the ones they can’t see. These “invisible” hazards often go unno...
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Oct
How Weather Conditions Impact Construction Site Accidents
Construction workers in New York face inherently dangerous working conditions, but adverse weather can further amplify these risks, leading to serious accidents and injuries. New York's diverse and often extreme weather patterns — from icy winters and heavy rains to scorching sum...
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Oct
Common Shoulder Injuries on a Construction Site
Shoulder injuries are a frequent concern on construction sites due to the physically demanding and high-risk nature of the work. Construction workers often perform tasks that require heavy lifting, overhead work, repetitive motions, or awkward body positions, which can all lead t...
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Oct
Recent Manhattan Boom Truck Collapse: 5 Injured
In an Upper Manhattan incident that occurred last Tuesday, a knuckle boom truck collapse left several workers injured. The Department of Buildings (DOB) was alerted to the scene. Inspectors found that the knuckle boom truck was lifting plywood on the second-floor deck of a 17-sto...
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Oct
Who is Liable in a Construction Accident in New York?
In New York, liability in a construction accident can extend to various parties, depending on the circumstances of the incident. Construction sites are complex environments with multiple entities and individuals involved, making it essential to identify the responsible parties to...
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