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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Heavy equipment and machinery are commonly used in industrial facilities, warehouses, construction sites, and manufacturing plants. Due to their size, weight, and the nature of tasks they perform, these machines need to be handled with a great deal of care and caution.Unfortunat......
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Construction workers in New York face a wide range of risks on the job every single day. Data shows that construction-related fatalities account for 27% of all work-related fatalities in New York - despite the fact that construction workers account for only 5% of the total......
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Construction accidents can have extremely serious, life-altering consequences. The injuries you sustain might not only require a lifetime of treatment and care, but also limit your earning capacity to a significant extent or entirely. If you are injured in a construction accident......
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Working on a construction site can be demanding and challenging to put it mildly. Apart from the physical nature of the job, the risk of being exposed to a wide range of occupational hazards makes construction a dangerous industry. Here's a look at the 5 most common constru......
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If you have been injured in a crane accident, you have the right to be compensated for your injuries and any other losses you suffered. Apart from filing a workers' compensation claim, you also have the right to sue any third party - including and especially the crane......
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If you are an undocumented worker who has suffered an injury due to your employer's negligence or due to any third party’s negligence, you might be wondering whether you have the right to sue the at-fault party and how that might impact your status. The short an......
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New York Scaffolding accidents tend to happen with alarming regularity in the construction industry. Data shows that every year, at least 60 workers are killed and over 4,500 are injured in scaffolding accidents. While experts say that a vast majority of these accidents can be pr......
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Construction workers in New York City are facing COVID-19 exposure, as stated in an article in the New York Times. While most of the city remains indoors pursuant to the Governor's executive order, construction, which is deemed an essential industry, is still going full ste......
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Within the last two weeks, in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, Gov. Cuomo shut down all non-essential construction throughout the State of New York.During these uncertain times, employers are pressuring their essential workers to forego safety for speed, the......
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