New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

The recently published 2022 Deadly Skyline report shows that construction workers face a higher risk of death in New York than in any other state in the country. The Deadly Skyline report is an annual report on construction fatalities in New York State developed by NYCOSH, and this year’s report is based on data collected…

Construction workers are often called upon to use a ladder for painting, masonry, carpentry, and other construction-related endeavors. When a ladder is not secured properly, a fall can occur, resulting in injury or even death. When these common ladder accidents happen they can lead to large settlements. Below, the experts at Sullivan Papain Block McManus…

As a result of several recent construction worker deaths in New York City, The Department of Buildings (DOB) has launched “zero-tolerance” safety sweeps throughout the city’s five boroughs. The announcement was made on June 1st, 2021.   The safety sweeps target thousands of construction sites to evaluate the safety conditions that are in place, with…

In March, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released its annual construction fatality report. The report found that construction fatalities in New York City increased for the third year in a row. Below, the experienced New York City Personal Injury attorneys at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas + Cannavo P.C. further…

It isn’t a secret that construction workers have dangerous jobs. Every day, they are faced with laborious work that is not without its share of safety hazards. While rare, some job site hazards can even be fatal. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, has determined what is the “Fatal Four,” or what is…