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Causes of Construction Accidents To achieve and maintain worksite safety, employers need to understand the most common causes of construction accidents and how to prevent them. Otherwise, workers can be seriously injured or even killed in construction site accidents...
New York Construction Accident Resources You Have Rights As a construction worker, you are legally entitled to a safe workplace. Although construction has its risks, you should never feel forced to work in an environment in which you feel unsafe or know there are...
New York Construction Lawsuit FAQs Construction work can be dangerous even when safety protocol is followed. The consequences can be deadly when safety is not a top priority. For example, in 2016, there were 82,760 non-fatal accidents across the construction industry,...
New York Attorneys for OSHA Violations The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) exists to protect workers from employers, contractors and building owners looking to cut corners in order to save on time and cost. These regulations, when followed, make...
New York Safety Code Violation Lawyers Property owners, employers, and construction workers throughout New York City are required to follow both national and citywide building codes and safety codes. These codes were created to protect tenant, visitor, worker, and...
New York Fall Prevention Guide for Construction Workers Falls are the single deadliest hazard in the construction industry. They account for more than one-third of all worker fatalities, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On average, more than 300...
New York Ladder and Stair Accident Prevention Guide Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among construction workers. Ladders and stairways are critical for navigating job sites — yet, if poorly constructed, inadequately maintained or misused, they can become...
New York Scaffold Accident Prevention GuideScaffolds are hallmark fixtures at construction sites. These temporary structures play a critical function in many types of construction work. They provide access to elevated areas and platforms for both workers and...
New York Trench Collapse and Excavating Accident Prevention GuideTrenching and excavating are among the most hazardous activities in construction work. On average, 35 construction workers lose their lives each year due to trench collapses, according to the U.S. Bureau...
Bricklayer and Mason Accident Lawyers The law requires employers, general contractors, and work site owners to create a safe workplace for bricklayers and masons. If the party responsible fails to do so and an accident happens as a result, they can be held liable for...
