Category: Construction Accidents

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.

Our client was the victim of a catastrophic construction fall. The cause of this life-changing accident was a mishandling and negligent supervision over a temporary staircase, improperly placed. Learn about one of the biggest construction cases in New York City this year, and what leads up to these kinds of accidents.

A construction worker was injured when the floor sealant he was using ignited, resulting in an explosion which caused him multiple burns that required skin grafts. The Platta Law Firm won a $1,650,000 settlement in this case for our client.

One of the most common injuries that make construction workers call attorneys is when they hurt their backs. 20% of all injuries that are related to the workplace have to do with back injuries. Another 30% of back injuries result from car accidents.

The accidents occurred during excavations of trenches are becoming a real problem in the United States. They can happen in a moment, and change the lives of all workers involved.

When a construction accident occurs, a lawyer has to do some investigation. This investigation includes determining if the worker was given the proper protective gear to do his work.

Angle grinders are a handheld power tool used for cutting, grinding and polishing. Without a safety guard, they can become dangerous to use. Learn how attorneys use liability to fight for injured victims.

Some of the busiest attorneys in the city of New York are the asbestos injury lawyers. People considered asbestos, for a very long time, to be the perfect material for all types of insulation. That’s why there is asbestos in most buildings.

One of the many hazards that would require workers to hire a lawyer are electrocution accidents. These accidents occur even though there are rules and regulations designed to protect workers from electrical hazards.

An attorney that handles crane accidents in the city of New York has to be familiarized with the ins and outs of the construction law. Usually very large projects have the need to use cranes, therefore they demand to be covered by big insurance policies.