Construction Accidents

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...

Working in construction is a rewarding career path for many men and women in New York. However, it can also be dangerous. Construction accidents can seriously injure or kill workers, even when they are taking every possible safety precaution. These accidents are more...

Construction workers face a lot of on-the-job risks, especially when working at significant heights. Employers should always provide their employees with proper safety training and equipment for facing these kinds of risks, but avoidable construction accidents still...

The temperature might still be cool, but warmer months are just around the corner. While some people might look forward to warm weather, construction workers have to worry about their own safety. These workers frequently spend their summers working outside, often...