Blog Category - Construction Accidents Page 4

Mar

What Are The Effects of Structural Failure in a Building?

Structural failures can cause a building to partially or totally collapse, resulting in catastrophic injuries and deaths. A structurally defective building can collapse while it is under construction or while it is being used – depending on the severity of the defects. In New Yor...

Mar

3 Most Dangerous Construction Site Equipment

Occupational injuries and fatalities are extremely common in the construction industry. Data shows that in 2019, construction-related fatalities accounted for 20% of occupational fatalities in the private industry. Heavy equipment related accidents account for a significant perce...

Mar

Common Types of Heavy Equipment Accidents

Heavy equipment and machinery are commonly used in industrial facilities, warehouses, construction sites, and manufacturing plants. Due to their size, weight, and the nature of tasks they perform, these machines need to be handled with a great deal of care and caution. Unfortunat...

Mar

What Are The Leading Causes of Injuries on Construction Sites?

Construction workers in New York face a wide range of risks on the job every single day. Data shows that construction-related fatalities account for 27% of all work-related fatalities in New York – despite the fact that construction workers account for only 5% of the total workfo...

Mar

How to File a Construction Accident Claim in NYC

Construction accidents can have extremely serious, life-altering consequences. The injuries you sustain might not only require a lifetime of treatment and care, but also limit your earning capacity to a significant extent or entirely. If you are injured in a construction accident...

Mar

5 Most Common Construction Worksite Hazards

Working on a construction site can be demanding and challenging to put it mildly. Apart from the physical nature of the job, the risk of being exposed to a wide range of occupational hazards makes construction a dangerous industry. Here’s a look at the 5 most common construction ...

Mar

Can I Sue a Crane Company in NYC?

If you have been injured in a crane accident, you have the right to be compensated for your injuries and any other losses you suffered. Apart from filing a workers' compensation claim, you also have the right to sue any third party - including and especially the crane...

Mar

Can Undocumented Workers Sue?

If you are an undocumented worker who has suffered an injury due to your employer’s negligence or due to any third party’s negligence, you might be wondering whether you have the right to sue the at-fault party and how that might impact your status. The short answer to those two ...

Mar

What Are Scaffolding Accidents Usually Attributed To?

New York Scaffolding accidents tend to happen with alarming regularity in the construction industry. Data shows that every year, at least 60 workers are killed and over 4,500 are injured in scaffolding accidents. While experts say that a vast majority of these accidents can be pr...

Mar

Construction Workers Exposed to COVID-19 on the Job

Construction workers in New York City are facing COVID-19 exposure, as stated in an article in the New York Times. While most of the city remains indoors pursuant to the Governor’s executive order, construction, which is deemed an essential industry, is still going full steam ahe...

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