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Why Hire an Attorney for a Construction Accident?
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The construction industry can be dangerous because workers are exposed to hazards like unfinished structures and toxic exposure. In 2022 alone, there were 554 construction-related injuries and 11 fatalities in New York City. You may be entitled to compensation if you have sustained an injury on a construction site. Below, the experienced construction accident attorneys…
An Overview of Scaffolding-Related Injuries
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The “Scaffold Law” is a legal statute that declares courts must hold owners, contractors, or their agents responsible for injuries sustained by falls or falling objects. The law states that the physics of the accident involve a difference in elevation. Construction and industrial sites often use scaffolding to reach upper levels of buildings. While…
Keeping New York Construction Workers Safe During COVID-19
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Construction workers are faced with substantial physical risks every day, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created an additional threat to workers’ health and safety. As a partially essential industry in New York, companies must take extensive precautionary measures to protect workers against the risks associated with the coronavirus and potential physical injury on the job….