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Injured in a NY Scaffolding Accident? What to Know

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Construction is one of the most physically demanding jobs out there. It also happens to be one of the most dangerous. Construction workers are injured on the job every year in large numbers due to various causes. One of those causes is scaffolding. If you got injured in a scaffolding accident in New York, it’s vital to understand the process and what you are entitled to. Read on to find out what you need to […]

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A Coworker Caused Your NY Construction Accident: Now What?

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In most circumstances, those injured in a construction accident in New York can take advantage of worker’s compensation benefits. But what if a coworker caused the accident? Cases involving injury on the job are typically complex. Luckily, the laws that govern worker’s compensation benefits and your rights to them work in your favor, no matter who is determined to be at fault. Here’s what you need to know about worker’s compensation if injured on a […]

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The Most Common Work-Related Injuries in NY

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New York is a place where there’s typically a lot of action. At all times of the day and night, you can find people working hard, which may account for the 129,000 nonfatal workplace injuries in the state in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number is a bit mind-blowing because it means that on any given day, New York workers have a pretty high chance of being hurt on the job. […]

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The Main Causes of NY Construction Accidents

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Anyone who currently works or has worked in construction knows that it’s a risky profession. Working on high-rise buildings and operating heavy and dangerous machinery comes with the job, but it also brings risks that people in other professions simply don’t have to be concerned about. Construction work can and does lead to serious accidents. Injuries from these accidents can change the trajectory of your life permanently, so it’s a good idea to understand what […]

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Hurt in a NY Construction Accident? How to Prove Your Claim

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Accidents happen no matter who you are or what you’re doing. Thankfully, most of the time these accidents aren’t very serious. But when you’re a New York construction worker, these accidents can be serious and lead to injury or even death. New York has seen its fair share of construction accidents. In 2021 alone, a worker fell to death in a New York City building that was under construction. Another worker in the Bronx was […]

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NY Construction Site Changes — Could They Knock You Off Your Game?

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The world is starting to open up again amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of life that is resuming as close to normal as possible is construction. As construction sites across New York open, new safety protocols are being implemented – or are they? According to the New York Times, floor markings for social distancing, thermal forehead temperature scans, disinfection of tools, hand washing stations, and social distancing for deliveries are all becoming a reality for […]

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NY No Stranger to Construction Accidents, But United Crane Different

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If you’re a New Yorker, you know that the city is always under construction. Although the New York Department of Buildings (DOB) has rigorous regulations that keep construction accidents to a minimum, these incidents are still commonplace by virtue of the sheer volume of construction in New York. Some accidents can’t be avoided, but from time to time, builders do cut corners to increase profits and keep up with extensive demand. Unfortunately, this leads to […]

On August 30, 2019 by

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NYC Construction Deaths Highlight Lack of Worker Safety

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Construction is a dangerous job. Everyone knows this, but unfortunately our city has been reminded of this fact in a big way recently. Between the days of April 8 and April 13, three men on three separate New York City job sites died as they worked. The news of these deaths have forced officials throughout the city to reflect on the current safety laws… and how they are not being properly enforced. If construction workers […]

On May 1, 2019 by

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Why So Many Accidents Happen at NY Construction Sites

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Construction sites aren’t just a pain to walk around or a slowdown on your daily commute – they pose serious risks to passersby and the employees at the site. How serious? Construction accidents take hundreds of lives each year and injure many more. Compared to other industries, construction is one of the most dangerous jobs out there. Just take this incident from November. A 44-year old construction worker was killed after a falling object hit […]

On January 4, 2019 by

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Bystanders: The Other Victims of New York Construction Accidents

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New York never sleeps, and it never stops just for a construction project. As buildings are being built and renovated, New Yorkers are walking by, heading to work, and minding their own business. Unfortunately, these bystanders may be putting themselves in danger simply by being around a construction site. When we talk about New York construction accidents, we often talk about workers as victims. However, countless bystanders have also been victims of injuries due to […]

On October 25, 2018 by

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Injured in a NY Scaffolding Accident? What to Know

A Coworker Caused Your NY Construction Accident: Now What?

The Most Common Work-Related Injuries in NY

The Main Causes of NY Construction Accidents

Hurt in a NY Construction Accident? How to Prove Your Claim

NY Construction Site Changes — Could They Knock You Off Your Game?

NY No Stranger to Construction Accidents, But United Crane Different

NYC Construction Deaths Highlight Lack of Worker Safety

Why So Many Accidents Happen at NY Construction Sites

Bystanders: The Other Victims of New York Construction Accidents

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