Construction Accidents

Although operator safety is a major concern on construction sites with heavy, moving equipment, defective or compromised equipment is frequently the source of serious injuries. While companies are largely focused on equipment and operator capabilities, safety should...

One of the most dangerous jobs in New York is being a road construction crew member. Working a few feet from busy highways with little more than traffic cones and concrete barriers to protect them, getting hit by a passing vehicle is a huge danger. According to state...

Construction accidents can be fatal for the worker and others in the vicinity of the construction site of a project. There are many cases of people being killed or seriously injured on a construction site due to a lack of safety measures. It also leads to significant...

One of the worst injuries you could suffer when working on a construction site is to lose a part of your body. It could be a small part, such as a finger, or it could be a whole arm or leg. All amputations can have severe consequences. Amputations can occur in various...

If you or a loved one works in the construction industry anywhere in the state, you may be familiar with the Scaffold Safety Law (or Scaffold Law). The law mandates that contractors and property owners take the necessary precautions and provide the appropriate...

If you work in construction, then you probably don't need anyone to tell you exactly how dangerous your field really is. You cope with those dangers on a daily basis. Specific roles or job tasks, however, can put some construction workers at a higher risk of suffering...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers account for around 20% of all people killed in the workplace. They also account for many injuries each year. A lot can go wrong on a construction site, so companies must...

Without proper planning before starting projects, lives are at risk. Too many construction accidents in New York involve roof workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has strict safety standards and guidelines. Compliance is crucial to keep roof...

Three construction workers were injured and another was killed in a recent scaffolding accident in New York. Two of the victims' injuries were described as serious, while the third suffered minor injuries. Sadly, construction accidents have contributed to at least two...