Construction Accident Lawyer

An elevator stopped abruptly and injured a worker in Manhattan. In this case, the worker sued the property owner and manager, as well as the elevator service provider.

Angle grinders, also called side or disc grinders, are a handheld power tool used for cutting, grinding and polishing. When they are not used correctly, serious damage could be done.

It is typical for defendants to try to avoid responsibilities in construction accidents. When this happens, there is only one choice for an injured worker, take the defendants to trial, with a law firm he can trust.

In this article you will learn that the most common accident at a construction site is falling. Construction workers need to have specific safety precautions that are met before being able to work. The general contractor or construction site owner will need to make sure that these safety measure are actually implemented.

For many workers in the construction industry, when they get into an accident at a job site, they are not sure of their rights. Read this and learn about New Yorks labor laws.

In New York there are many construction sites that require the use of a saw. Saw accidents are more common that you would imagine. It is imperative to have the right legal team behind you if you ever find yourself in a saw accident.

With over 300 trench collapse accidents per year, construction workers need to be cautious when working around trenches. A trench collapse is usually fatal or can result in serious injuries.

Welder’s flash is the most common injury a welder faces in this occupation. Eye injuries, skin burns, and toxic inhalation are all potential outcomes of welding accidents.

Falling object accidents are common at New York City construction sites. In this case, a four by four fell as a worker was attempting to remove it from the ceiling.