Category Archives: Construction Accidents

New York Scaffolding Accident Causes Injuries

Posted on October 3, 2011 by glmain

On the morning of September 20, 2011 seventeen people were injured when a building scaffold collapsed onto a city bus at West 125th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem.  Fire Department officials said the injuries were minor and not … Continue reading →

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Workplace Accidents

Posted on June 29, 2011 by glmain

In 1970 The Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed to protect workers from being killed or seriously injured in the workplace. This law requires employers to provide employees with working conditions that are safe and free of serious hazards. … Continue reading →

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Construction Accidents

Posted on June 24, 2011 by glmain

Working in the construction industry can be dangerous and construction sites are often rife with potential risk to workers. Falls from ladders, scaffolding or elevated platforms is one of the leading causes of injuries on construction sites. When you fall, … Continue reading →

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What Types of Construction Site Injuries are Covered under New York Law?

Posted on March 11, 2011 by glmain

The New York laws, more than most states, provide a significant level of protection to men and women injured on a construction site. Though the New York workers’ compensation laws prohibit an employee from suing his or her employer for … Continue reading →

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Queens, New York Construction Site Accident

Posted on January 17, 2011 by glmain

Construction workers have long faced high risk of injury on a daily basis. While construction site accidents in the NY boroughs decreased 28% in 2010, according to the NY Department of Buildings, (218 reported accidents in 2009 and 157 in … Continue reading →

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