Category: Construction Accidents

Ladder accidents are a leading cause of avoidable injury on construction sites across the nation. The types of injuries a worker is most likely to sustain in a ladder accident can be affected by many factors. From severe fractures to internal head trauma, find out what affects victims most.

New York’s ladder laws are designed to encourage safe ladder practices and reduce the number of workers who suffer avoidable injuries and deaths in ladder-related accidents. Nevertheless, not all employers are familiar with them and so accidents happen. Find out how these laws are often mitigated and how to get compensated for your injuries.

Working on ladders is common, especially in construction work, but also very dangerous. Even professionals can get seriously injured when they ignore basic safety procedures. Here are some of the most common accidents and how to best avoid them.

The city is rife with construction work all around. A large part of that work is dedicated to pipelines that can, from time to time, cause hazardous explosions. Without proper adherence to safety regulations, both workers, residents, and pedestrians alike, are in serious danger. Learn what causes these accidents and how to take appropriate legal action.

It’s normal to have questions after any accident, especially when it’s related to construction. Any workplace injury on a construction site can have devastating consequences, including physical injuries and financial vulnerability. Thankfully, New York State laws protect workers, and our law firm ensures that every injury or fatality is compensated for.

Over the past couple years, the pandemic has created chaos on supply chains around the world. Building materials are in short supply and prices have

New York has some of the strongest labor laws when it comes to construction work. Personal injury cases here can generate awards far higher than similar cases around the country. There are several reasons for this phenomenon, ranging from scaffold law to the mere nature of injuries.

Coworkers will often know the most about a construction project’s day-to-day operations. This can serve as crucial testimony if the defendant refuses to acknowledge negligence, such as lack of safety tools and protocol. However, not every coworker may take on your side. Learn why.

From on-site pictures to witness statements, there are various types of evidence that can help you win in a construction accident lawsuit. You are ultimately responsible for proving that someone else was negligent and responsible for your injuries. Attaining these documents will be a key factor in determining the outcome of your case.

Thanks to advancements in construction and technology, we barely acknowledge a building’s chemical foundation. However, much of the material used can be defined as dangerous and hazardous if overused or not properly installed. In fact, most material deemed too dangerous to use have only been discovered in the last forty years. Learn more about our buildings’ infrastructure and the materials used.