Blog Category - Construction Accidents

Jul

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...

Jul

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...

Jul

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...

Jul

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...

Jul

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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...

Jul

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...

Jul

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...

Jul

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...

Jul

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...

Jul

When Should I Get a Construction Accident Lawyer?

Construction site accidents are alarmingly common in New York. Data shows that in 2022, a total of 11 workers were killed and 554 were seriously injured in construction site accidents. Many of these accidents are caused as a result of labor law violations by employers and neglige...

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