The old saying, “Accidents will happen,” is dangerous and represents a kind of fatalism that is at odds with the best efforts to promote job safety. A better saying would be, “Accidents don’t have to happen.” Our experience is that when accidents do happen, there is...
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A windvaning crane and falling shards of glass pose lethal threats
There is a reason why construction sites in Manhattan have covered walkways adjacent to the sites. But these walkways do not always offer complete protection from glass and debris that fall during heavy winds. A giant wind vane 85 floors up Late in 2020, a spinning...
Reports: Construction industry fatalities, injuries rise
At the end of each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issues reports on occupational deaths and occupational injuries. Last month, the BLS released its reports for 2019, including information on construction accident injuries and fatalities that year....
Winter cold poses serious risk for construction workers
Most construction workers appreciate not being stuck behind a desk all day. However, New York is not the type of place where it’s partly cloudy with comfortable temperatures every day. Construction workers must endure the challenges of working in an environment that...
What makes trucks so dangerous?
For many of us, driving a car is uneventful. We get inside, get comfortable and go where we need to go. Because driving is so routine, it can be easy to forget that motor vehicles are powerful machines capable of causing extreme damage. They are built to be fast and...
Construction workers risk their lives every day
It seems that not a month goes by without a news story about construction workers getting hurt or killed while working on a scaffolding. Moreover, we have discussed the importance of scaffolding laws as crucial protections for injured workers and their families, even...
What makes a death ‘wrongful’ in the eyes of the law?
No person should lose their life in a workplace accident, but it happens thousands of times every year. When it does, those left behind may pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. However, while any premature death can seem wrong to loved ones,...
A difficult year in construction does have some bright spots
The construction industry is one sector that has been hit especially hard by the difficult events of 2020. From a global pandemic to widespread unemployment, these events have resulted in project delays and cancellations, as well as workers being let go. Some have had...
Helping a loved one recover from a severe accident
We often discuss the numerous challenges and obstacles injured parties face after a serious construction accident, from extensive rehabilitation and surgeries to lifestyle changes and emotional distress. As difficult as this is for the injured party, it can also be...
When dangerous tools are also defective, people can get hurt
There is no doubt that construction is a dangerous industry to work in. Exposure to the elements, working high off the ground and powerful machines can all threaten people's safety on a job site. Adding negligence into the equation makes the potential for an accident...
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