New York has some of the most stringent labor laws to ensure the safety and well-being of workers - especially those in the construction industry. Despite these laws, construction accidents are alarmingly common in New York.Data from the New York Committee for Occupational......
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Construction accidents are a common occurrence in New York. Data shows that construction accidents account for 25% of all workplace fatalities in the state. Despite the fact that New York has some of the strictest labor laws in place to protect the rights of workers, construction......
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry employers in New York reported over 129,000 workplace injuries in 2020, which translates to an incident rate of 2.2 injury cases for every 100 full-time workers in the state. Industrial work is considered one of the mo......
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All industrial property owners and managers in New York have a legal responsibility to keep their factories, warehouses, and other commercial properties free of known or unreasonable safety hazards. Businesses have a duty to look out for the well-being of employees, customers, ve......
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Workers in the construction industry are often exposed to a wide range of chemicals - many of which are toxic in nature and can lead to serious health problems in the long term. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that employers must train......
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Construction site accident claims are among the most complex claims to handle for a personal injury lawyer. If you have been injured in a construction accident and are looking to pursue compensation, you need to make sure that the lawyer who represents you is best equipped to han......
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Construction projects generally involve a number of subcontractors, who are hired by the general contractor to handle various aspects of the project - from roofing to flooring, masonry, plumbing, HVAC work, electrical work, carpentry, and many more. If and when a cons......
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Workplace accidents are alarmingly common in the construction industry. Data from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) shows that fatalities in the construction industry accounted for 24% of all workplace fatalities in New York, which is higher than......
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Structural failures can cause a building to partially or totally collapse, resulting in catastrophic injuries and deaths. A structurally defective building can collapse while it is under construction or while it is being used - depending on the severity of the defects. In N......
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Occupational injuries and fatalities are extremely common in the construction industry. Data shows that in 2019, construction-related fatalities accounted for 20% of occupational fatalities in the private industry. Heavy equipment related accidents account for a significant perce......
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