The New York City Council has unanimously passed Intro 1447, a bill requiring most construction workers to take 40 hours of safety training. A major holdup had been the concern that many immigrant and low-income day laborers would be shut out of the construction...
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2 different construction workers fell to their deaths on Thursday
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 25, 2017 | Construction Accidents
Two workers were killed and another was injured in separate fall accidents on the same day last week in Manhattan. The tragedies prompted a call by Queens Assemblyman Francisco Moya for the swift passage of a bill he is sponsoring, known as "Carlos' Law."The first...
Do undocumented workers face additional risks when reporting injuries?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 21, 2017 | Construction Accidents
Suffering a serious on-the-job injury can be a devastating blow for construction workers, often leaving them facing expensive medical treatment and no paycheck to pay for it. However, while most construction workers simply seek workers' comp or file a legal action to...
Fall-related deaths occur far too often on construction sites
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 19, 2017 | Construction Accidents
According to the most recent Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 900 construction workers suffered work-related fatalities in 2015 alone -- making construction one of the deadliest industries in...
Proposed changes to NY’s PPD guidelines may harm worker interests
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 18, 2017 | Construction Accidents
As part of a 2017 reform plan, the New York State Workers' Compensation Board is slated to release new guidelines for how to compensate workers for permanent impairments. Unfortunately, the workers' advocacy group the Workers' Compensation Alliance is concerned that...
Construction site falls: What happens when they try to blame the worker?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 15, 2017 | Construction Accidents
Can working in construction be dangerous? Of course, especially in New York since construction workers are often required to work at great heights. Fortunately, New York has some of the toughest worker protection laws in the country. However, what happens if you are...
U.S. Congressman plans his attack on New York’s Scaffolding Law
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 8, 2017 | Construction Accidents
At a recent town hall in Port Ewen, U.S. Rep. John Faso made it clear that he intends to use his federal position to attack New York's Scaffolding Law, which he simply sees as a burden to economic growth. The problem for construction workers, however, is that this is...
Five questions to answer after an NYC construction injury
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 1, 2017 | Construction Accidents
A construction injury can be a life-changing event for you and your family. Though it may be obvious that you or your loved one has been seriously hurt (or has passed away), you may be wondering about how to make sure your medical and personal expenses are covered,...
As construction projects increase, risks from mobile cranes rise
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 28, 2017 | Construction Accidents
America's construction injury is booming. The rate of construction in the U.S. is at an all-time high. That's great news for people in the industry, but it's important to remember that more projects also means more injuries, even if every project were run with safety...
Construction worker suffers fatal fall down elevator shaft
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 22, 2017 | Construction Accidents
According to authorities, a 22-year-old construction worker died last Friday after falling down an elevator shaft at a Manhattan construction site -- making it the most recent construction fatality in a long string of incidents stretching back over the last few years....
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