Let's continue our discussion of construction-related accidents and injuries this week with a point of particular interest to our Utica readers. Falls from roofs, scaffolds or ladders are all too common, especially given just how much of their time construction...
Construction Workers’ Accidents
Construction accident injuries require bold representation
The past couple of weeks, our blog has focused on construction workers' accidents and how, by filing a lawsuit, third parties may be held liable for damages suffered in those accidents. As readers of this blog know, far too many risks are posed in the workplace, and...
Who bears liability for a construction site accident? (Part 2)
Let's pick right up where we left off last week with a look at the different parties on a construction site who might bear third-party liability when workers are injured in a construction accident. These kinds of details could mean that a construction worker has a...
Third-party liability for a construction site accident (Part 1)
In the wake of a story about a New York construction worker who died in a recent collapse, we'll be taking a look at third party liability for injuries on construction sites. Before we do, however, we need to emphasize two points.One, as always, is that the...
New York construction worker dies in collapsing dirt accident
Let's shift gears this week and take a look at a scenario that Utica residents would likely expect to be among the more dangerous occupations. Construction work is somewhat infamous for stories of falls from roofs, scaffolds or ladders -- visually arresting images...
Man buried to chest while fixing underground pipe leak
Not all construction work is done hundreds of feed above ground, just as much work is done underground. There are men and women who spend their working days underground moving earth, repairing pipes, building subway systems and many other modern construction feats....
Roof collapse injures five in construction accident
Construction is now and has been for centuries one of the most important industries of man. Like nearly every other living creature on the planet, man has a desire to build dwellings in which they feel safe and secure. Unlike most other creatures, man creates...
Should I seek legal help for construction injuries?
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries, as many New York construction workers can attest. Erecting a building involves multiple elements, including electricity, heights, power tools, machinery and heavy equipment. Add unskilled workers with minimal...
Ceiling collapses, causing fatal construction injuries
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but just like any other time of the year, accidents could happen. Tragedy struck a New York construction worker the days after Thanksgiving at a car dealership on Staten Island was recently the site of a fatal...
Impact of falls from roofs, scaffolds or ladders in construction
Many New Yorkers have suffered from falls, and while they may seem funny to some -- as witnessed on YouTube and blooper reels -- some result in serious injuries or even death. Many occur in the construction industry, and workers and employers know that falls from...