Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, and accidents can and do occur despite rigorous safety measures. These accidents can lead to severe injuries, ranging from fractures and burns to traumatic brain injuries and even fatalities. If you have been injured, it is crucial to understand what to do after a construction accident to protect your health, rights, and potential...
Read MoreConstruction sites in New York City are bustling with activity but can also be fraught with danger. Every year, numerous workers suffer severe injuries due to falls, equipment failures, and other hazards. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, you may be overwhelmed and uncertain about your next steps. One of your most...
Read MoreConstruction sites are commonplace in most major cities and even quieter residential areas. Though necessary, construction sites are often the location of severe accidents and injuries. Did you suffer injuries due to someone else’s failure to secure safety equipment or improperly operating heavy machinery? As you recover from your injuries, you may wonder, What is negligence in construction? Knowing...
Read MoreNew Jersey’s landscape is often dotted with construction sites, signaling the state’s growth and development. However, amidst the flurry of activity, pedestrians and bystanders face an often-overlooked peril: the risk of being struck by falling debris or objects. This and other hazards pose significant dangers to the safety and well-being of individuals navigating the streets adjacent to construction sites...
Read MoreConstruction is a physically taxing and potentially dangerous line of work. According to New Jersey’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry has the highest fatality rate in the state. In addition, the construction industry reported nonfatal injuries and illnesses at a rate of 2.1 cases per 100 full-time equivalent workers. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health...
Read MoreIf you have been injured in an accident at a construction site, you likely have many things to deal with—medical bills, recovery, and missed time at work among them. In addition to getting back on your feet, at some point you will need to identify who is responsible for causing your injury and, if circumstances dictate, initiate legal action...
Read MoreWith all the activity, all the heavy equipment, all the multi-tasking, and all the people on construction sites, accidents are, unfortunately, inevitable. If you are a subcontractor (or a sub-subcontractor or a sub-sub-subcontractor) who has been injured while working at a construction site, you likely have questions about who is liable for your injury. The answer, of course, depends...
Read MoreFalling debris in a construction site can inflict devastating injuries. Whether you can sue for falling debris in a construction accident depends on a variety of different factors, like whether you suffered an injury and what type of debris struck you. If you were hit by falling debris on a construction site, contact an attorney today so we can...
Read MoreIf you want to file a construction accident claim in NYC, you must know where to start. Luckily, that is where a construction accident attorney can help. The process of filing a New York City construction accident claim will depend on where and why you suffered a construction injury. For example, a construction worker injured on the job will...
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