According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the most common cause of fatal construction site accidents, followed by being struck by objects. Other common accident causes include overexertion and electrocution. When it comes to workplace safety violations that OSHA listed citations for in 2018, fall protection, hazard communication, and scaffolding hazards …
If you or a loved one were hurt while working construction in New York, you could receive compensation for your losses. To do so, a determination as to who was liable in a construction accident case is crucial. Those who could be held liable include one’s employer, contractors at a site, the construction site owner, …
There is a tremendous amount of construction activity in the New York metropolitan area. According to the New York City Department of Buildings, there are nearly 7,000 active construction permits across the five boroughs, and this does not even include the many active construction projects on Long Island and in Westchester County. With this great …
After an accident on the job leaves you facing mounting medical bills and a long rehabilitation process, it is still possible to file a construction site accident claim even if you receive workers’ compensation. In most instances, your primary employer is protected from a lawsuit. Therefore, your claim would be directed against another party or …
The most common types of construction accidents are falls, according to the New York City Department of Buildings. However, a wide variety of accidents happen on construction sites, and they result from a correspondingly wide range of causes. United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that the top four construction …
Construction accidents can be prevented by implementing a number of safety measures, including: Worker training Appropriate site management Making available proper safety gear and equipment Equipment maintenance For each type of accident common to construction sites, there are specific ways to train workers, manage sites, and ensure correct gear is available and used. We shall …
A construction site can be a tough place to work. People are exposed to numerous harsh environments while on the job, dealing with heavy machinery and working high off the ground. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s commonly used statistics, the primary cause of an accident on the job site is falling …
Construction sites pose many dangers to individuals working on them, especially when employers and third parties fail to ensure that they are as safe as possible. If you or a loved one is injured as a result of construction site operations, it is important that you contact a construction accident lawyer as soon as possible. …
If you sustained injuries in a New York building, the premises liability team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. will help you recover damages. Since 1991, our attorneys have addressed the concerns of individuals who got hurt due to a New York property owner’s negligence. We will meet with you to discuss the details of your …
You may be able to sue several parties for being hurt at a NYC construction site, including: Property owner General Contractor Subcontractors Product manufacturers LEGALLY REVIEWED BY Edward Friedman October 10, 2018 In This ArticlePotentially Liable Parties in a NYC Construction Site Accident ClaimYou Will Likely Not Be Able to Sue Your EmployerLabor Law 240Recoverable …
