While millions of Americans enjoyed spending time with friends and family on Super Bowl Sunday, two individuals lost their lives in tragic circumstances early that morning. A catastrophic train crash occurred near Columbia, South Carolina, killing two Amtrak employees and injuring more than 100 other people who were on board.
Who is to blame in NYC construction worker’s death?
While construction accident injuries and deaths can always be attributed to a specific event that occurred on site, finding liability or “blame” may be trickier than it seems. Sometimes it is up to the courts to decide.
More Manhattan construction madness: A SoHo scaffolding collapse
The frightening collapse of a scaffold in SoHo on November 19 underscores the danger of construction in crowded areas of Manhattan -- even if you're just a bystander and not a worker. Amazingly, nobody was seriously hurt or killed this time.
Preventing construction injuries: How important is good footwear?
Construction work requires the right skills, experience, tools and equipment, especially under adverse weather conditions. Professionals will tell you that some construction injuries can be prevented when workers have proper gear that is in good shape.
