Falling from a ladder can leave a construction worker with anything from minor injuries to serious, permanent conditions. The good news is that in addition to workers’ compensation, the victim may be able to pursue a third-party liability claim.
However, the steps that the victim takes immediately after the...
Burns are among the most common types of injuries that take place on construction sites. If you’re the victim of a burn accident, you could be facing significant medical bills, lost income, and a painful recovery. Claiming compensation will require that you prove fault.
One of the best ways...
Employers are required by law to provide their employees with certain types of safety equipment. The type of safety equipment required is determined by the work to be performed and other factors. Unfortunately, employers don’t always fulfill their legal duties regarding safety equipment. And when employers fail to provide the necessary safety...
Many worksites, especially construction sites, are ripe with hazards. A common hazard on construction sites is debris on the ground. When debris is strewn about the ground, it presents a tripping hazard to employees. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident at work, it’s important to take the correct...
It is well known that there are many safety hazards on construction sites. A common cause of injuries on construction sites in New York is trip and fall accidents. Trip and fall accidents occur when an employee trips due to an unsafe walking surface. Trip and fall accidents often...
Objects falling from above can cause serious injuries. These falling hazards pose a particular risk to those in New York City, where construction projects are common. While this may seem like a remote risk, falling object injuries are far more common than most people believe. In fact, more than 50,000 falling...
Scaffolding allows construction workers to build and maintain tall buildings and structures. Without scaffolding, construction would be all but impossible. As important as scaffolding is, however, it routinely causes accidents that injure construction workers and passersby.
#1: Negligent ManufacturingScaffolding accidents sometimes occur...
A lot of construction work takes place at elevated heights, and construction workers typically use ladders to reach these heights. Unfortunately, however, ladders on construction sites routinely result in fall accidents. Falls on construction sites often cause serious injuries, including death. In this article, we discuss what to do after a...
Spring is a wonderful time of the year. It also happens to be a popular time for new construction projects. However, spring construction projects are not without their hazards. In fact, spring projects carry their own unique dangers. Unfortunately, many of these hazards result in serious injuries to construction workers—including death. Therefore,...
Construction accidents can have serious consequences, including catastrophic injuries, loss of income, and expensive medical bills. Fortunately, liable parties are often willing to settle with injured construction workers, providing them with the financial compensation necessary to move on with their lives. In this article, we discuss common settlement amounts for construction...
