Construction Accidents

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...

If you get hurt at work, there are likely several concerns running through your head. You might worry about losing your income, being unable to take care of your family and having to deal with a painful condition for the foreseeable future. It can be difficult to see...

Construction site accidents are often catastrophic. They can result in disfiguring injuries, long-term or permanent disability, or even death. Getting medical treatment and paying the bills while being unable to work can quickly get unmanageable, making it tempting to...

Imagine you are at work on a construction site. You lean over to pick up something, which you do countless times a day, but this time something goes wrong, and suddenly you feel a sharp, incredibly painful spark in your back. There may be burning, tingling or numbness...

New York Labor Law §240, commonly called the “Scaffold Law,” provides critical safety protections for workers who perform some of the most dangerous work in construction. The law creates strict liability for general contractors, property owners and their agents when...

Day after day, New York's construction workers put their lives on the line. Many of these workers operate at dizzying heights to build the city's iconic skyline. New York's Labor Law 240, also called the "Scaffold Law" was enacted to protect these workers, who are at...

Trenches are a well-known hazard on construction sites, even smaller projects. In March, three construction professionals were injured while doing work in a trench just 4-5 feet deep. They were reportedly removing some tree stumps around a two-story structure when the...

This summer, New York City entered Phase One of the state's Reopening Plan after construction shutdowns due to COVID-19. This means that construction work is resuming on sites that have appropriate permits and that follow the Interim Guidance for Construction...

Common sense teaches us that everyone should be able to do their job in a safe environment. This includes New York City construction workers. Recently, New York's well-known "Scaffold Law," which protects countless workers in the city, was challenged, unsuccessfully,...

New York City construction workers are at risk in a number of ways, not the least of which is the high rate of injuries they experience. While many NYC construction workers are exposed to a formidable array of hazards on the job, like the risk of falls, falling...