Those working at construction sites are exposed to numerous threats to their safety during the course of their employment. One of the most common dangers construction sites pose is inadequate fall protection, particularly when ladders are involved. [Read more…]
Falls are the leading cause of construction accident fatalities, prompting federal regulators to put a special focus on fall prevention for construction workers. But falls can happen no matter where you work – even in a seemingly safe office setting. [Read more…]
If you work in construction, you face risks that most New Yorkers never do. Your job is inherently dangerous. As such, there are laws specifically designed to protect you from harm and give you access to redress when an accident happens. [Read more…]
Construction executives, real estate developers, and anyone else who puts the priorities of business over worker protection have been fighting to have New York’s129-year-old scaffolding law revamped in their favor. [Read more…]
Accidents on construction sites are common. Of 3,945 workers killed in private industry in 2012, 775, or almost 20%, were in construction. Preventing such deaths is often a matter of training, proper equipment and oversight by employers who truly care about the safety of their workers. [Read more…]
OSHA, or the Occupational Health and Safety Act, was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on December 29, 1970. Its main goal is to ensure that employers provide employees with an environment free from recognized hazards, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions. Since its implementation, OSHA has been pivotal in maintaining worker safety at construction sites all over the country. [Read more…]
One out of every 5 pedestrians killed in an auto accident was a hit and run victim according to a receipt study by the Department of Transportation.
Even though you may not be able to identify the driver or owner of the vehicle that injured you in a hit-and-run accident, you may still be able to recover compensation for your injuries. Although it is not mandatory, many automobile insurance policies provide Uninsured Motorist Benefits (“UM”). If you have UM coverage, then you are entitled to make a claim against your own insurance company to compensate you for your loss. Your insurance company essentially steps in the shoes of the “unidentified” driver. [Read more…]
In New Jersey, when someone is involved in a personal injury lawsuit, they generally must file the lawsuit within two (2) of the accident date. N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2. When someone is injured involving a governmental entity such as the state or federal government, this time frame changes. In New Jersey, if you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit, you must file notice with the state entity within in ninety (90) days of the accident or you are generally barred from filing suit. You then must wait six (6) months while the entity conducts an investigation before you can file suit, still limited by the two (2) year statute of limitation. [Read more…]
One worker was killed and two others seriously injured when a welding accident happened just after midnight in Washington D.C. According to WJLA, the accident happened while five major railway stations were shut down in downtown Washington for major rebuilding. [Read more…]
Construction work is some of the most dangerous work in the U.S. Construction accidents can cause lifelong physical impairment or even death. As a construction worker, you are likely all too aware of the dangers you face. You may assume that if a horrific accident happened, your employer would take care of the costs related to it. But you could be wrong. [Read more…]
