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Crane Accidents: Facts and Statistics Cranes are an important facet of any construction site––using their hooks and booms, cranes help transport large and heavy materials across the work site. Although cranes serve to make workers’ lives easier and help perform work...

Ironworker Accidents Because their jobs frequently require them to erect steel frameworks, balance on I-beams, and manipulate tools high above the ground, falls and other accidents are not uncommon for ironworkers. These dangerous conditions could lead to serious...

Open Elevator Shaft Accidents Compensation for Victims of Construction Site Elevator Falls and Accidents According to the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), between 2010 and 2019 there were more than 500 incidents involving dangerous elevators in New York...

New York Painter Accident LawyerFighting for Maximum Compensation for Injured Workers The nature of a painter's job often requires him or her to work on scaffolds and ladders at significant heights. This fact alone leads to an increased risk of falling. When the...

New York City Plumbing Accident Lawyers The experienced attorneys at Block O'Toole and Murphy know all too well the risks plumbers face each and every day. That's why for over 30 years, we have represented plumbers and other construction site workers who have suffered...

$2,600,000 Settlement for Local 79 Union Worker Injured in a Demolition Accident Our client, a Local 79 union worker, was involved in a demolition of a two-story building. He was on the second story when - without warning - the floor underneath him collapsed, causing...

NYC Construction Accident Lawyers on Your Side Top Results in New York Construction Accident Lawsuits Construction accident cases require handling by a law firm that specializes in this area of law, like Block O’Toole & Murphy. Our firm is well known around New...

Construction Site Injuries Construction workers often carry out tasks that come with a certain level of risk, such as lifting heavy objects, operating heavy machinery, and working at heights. Given the dangerous nature of their work, it’s imperative that those...

Types of Construction Accidents Construction workers face some of the most dangerous workplace hazards in the entire country, across any occupation. Data compiled by the National Safety Council shows that there were 5,199 fatalities and 467,950 injuries in the...