Month: March 2017

According to a recent, yep sharply divided, opinion issued by the New York Court of Appeals -- the state's highest court -- employers may not be automatically liable for injuries when construction workers suffer falls on the worksite. Many opponents of this recent...

In past blogs, we've talked in-depth about the hazardous conditions that cause construction accidents in New York City. In fact, although they only make up three percent of the city's workforce, construction workers account for more than one-third of all workplace...

As anyone who has worked in construction knows, it is one of the most dangerous jobs, particularly in New York given the many high-rise buildings. In fact, according to the most recent Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...

Construction is arguably one of the most dangerous industries in which to work, if not the most dangerous -- particularly in New York. In fact, over the past two years, more than 30 construction workers have died in work-related accidents in New York City. Given the...

As we've discussed in previous blogs, fatal construction accidents in New York City and throughout the state have skyrocketed in recent years. In fact, 31 construction site deaths have occurred in the past 24 months.The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and...

Last month, we told you about new legislation that, if passed, would create additional exceptions to New York's Scaffolding Law -- meaning many construction workers would have fewer legal options if they are injured on the jobsite while working at great heights. Well,...

Construction can be a dangerous job, with potential hazards around every corner. According to federal and New York laws, construction workers deserve a safe working environment. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen, putting workers at risk for severe injury.Since...