Key Takeaways: You can file a lawsuit for being injured by a construction site as a pedestrian. Your suit can claim both economic and non-economic damages. New York law specifically covers passersby injuries from construct…
Electric shock injuries can be severe, and in serious cases, they can affect workers for the rest of their lives. According to a National Fire Protection Association report, 77% of all fatal contract work electrocutions in…
Roofing is an incredibly dangerous task. According to the CDC, roofers suffer 10 times more fatal falls than all other construction occupations combined. New York is no stranger to ongoing construction projects, and if you…
Did you know welders have an injury rate 100 times higher than that of the average worker? Welders also have a high risk of death, with nearly four in 1,000 welders sustaining fatal injuries. If you or a loved one have bee…
Every year, 22,710 people are injured from falling off of ladders. If you are in New York, you may be entitled to compensation if this happens to you. Most New York construction workers who are injured from ladder falls or…