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How To Choose A Construction Accident Lawyer
Every year, a large number of workers are injured on the construction sites in New York. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the compensation they are legally entitled to. This is because many of the injured victims end up hiring the first personal injury lawyer they come across, ev...
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The Latest News In Construction Safety
New York has some of the most comprehensive laws and regulations in place to ensure the safety of construction workers. Still, construction accidents continue to happen regularly – largely due to the negligence and lack of regulatory compliance on the part of contractors and cons...
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Construction Workers Injuries: Your Legal Options
Construction work is one of the most hazardous occupations, with workers facing the risk of injury and even death on a daily basis. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction accidents led to 951 fatalities in 2021 alone. If you or someone you love has been inju...
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How Long Will My Construction Accident Lawsuit Take?
Filing a lawsuit is the way to recover financial damages following a New York construction accident injury. The time it will take to complete a construction accident lawsuit can be difficult to predict. If you were injured in a New York construction site accident, you should spea...
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Undocumented Construction Workers Have Rights Too
Most construction workers in New York are immigrants, and more than half of these immigrant workers are undocumented. Regardless of immigration or employment status, all construction workers have rights designed to protect them if they’re injured on the job. Landowners and contr...
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OSHA Recording vs Reporting
Construction sites across New York are more unsafe because of rushed completion dates. It’s important now, more than ever, for construction workers to be equipped with a general concept of how to apply OSHA standards to their work life. The Occupational Health and Safety Administ...
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Construction Worker Deaths - Unsafe Construction Sites Are More Fatal Than Ever
Lives Lost and Unaccountable Corporations Construction worker deaths are on the rise. Last year, 22 New York City construction workers died while on the job. Three perished last month alone. A new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul last year provides some incentives for employer...
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Biggest Safety Concerns On A New York Construction Site
Working on construction sites in New York is dangerous, not just because of the inherently risky nature of construction work, but also because of the negligent failure of construction site owners, employers, and contractors to protect the workers from preventable construction haz...
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What Are The Top 5 OSHA Violations?
Employers in the US are required to conform to the safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Data shows that complying with these standards can reduce workplace hazards to a great extent and ensure the safety and well-being of workers. The...
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Suffered An Eye Injury On A Construction Site? Here’s What To Do
Eye injuries are shockingly common on construction sites. Data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shows that the rate of eye injuries in the construction industry is much higher compared to any other industry. Every year, more than 10,000 const...
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