Every year, a large number of workers are injured on the construction sites in New York. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the compensation they are legally entitled to. This is because many of the injured victims end up hiring the first personal injury lawyer they come across, ev......
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New York has some of the most comprehensive laws and regulations in place to ensure the safety of construction workers. Still, construction accidents continue to happen regularly - largely due to the negligence and lack of regulatory compliance on the part of contractors an......
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Construction work is one of the most hazardous occupations, with workers facing the risk of injury and even death on a daily basis. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction accidents led to 951 fatalities in 2021 alone. If you or someone you love has been inju......
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Filing a lawsuit is the way to recover financial damages following a New York construction accident injury. The time it will take to complete a construction accident lawsuit can be difficult to predict.If you were injured in a New York construction site accident, you should spea......
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Most construction workers in New York are immigrants, and more than half of these immigrant workers are undocumented. Regardless of immigration or employment status, all construction workers have rights designed to protect them if they're injured on the job. Landowner......
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Construction sites across New York are more unsafe because of rushed completion dates. It's important now, more than ever, for construction workers to be equipped with a general concept of how to apply OSHA standards to their work life.The Occupational Health and Safety Ad......
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Lives Lost and Unaccountable CorporationsConstruction worker deaths are on the rise. Last year, 22 New York City construction workers died while on the job. Three perished last month alone. A new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul last year provides some incentives for employer......
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Working on construction sites in New York is dangerous, not just because of the inherently risky nature of construction work, but also because of the negligent failure of construction site owners, employers, and contractors to protect the workers from preventable construction haz......
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Employers in the US are required to conform to the safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Data shows that complying with these standards can reduce workplace hazards to a great extent and ensure the safety and well-being of workers. ......
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Eye injuries are shockingly common on construction sites. Data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shows that the rate of eye injuries in the construction industry is much higher compared to any other industry. Every year, more than 10,000 const......
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