Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
According to the National Safety Council, construction is the most dangerous industry to work in because it has the highest number of worker fatalities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction accidents cause 1,000 deaths and 200,000 injuries yearly. Weather-related problems make this already dangerous occupation even more so. Construction workers face additional risks …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. However, this does not excuse an employer’s responsibility to provide a safe working environment. The potential dangers underscore the importance of providing workers with the proper equipment, training, and protection. Falls are a prevalent type of construction accident, so employers as …
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Fires are common during construction, demolition, or renovation. Unfortunately, workers can become trapped by fire, suffering smoke inhalation and burns, among other serious injuries. A fire is a serious accident, and workers and their families should know their legal rights. Call Powers & Santola, LLP. You should receive compensation if you are injured while working …
Thousands of tons of concrete are poured each year for New York construction. Concrete serves as a solid foundation for many buildings, but can also be used for columns, slabs, and beams. Concrete workers are a common sight at most construction sites, but they also face many hazards. If you were injured, contact Powers & …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Hundreds of construction workers are injured every year in dramatic workplace accidents like falls and explosions. But occupational illnesses also leave many workers sidelined. What’s worse, some of the most serious illnesses can progress rapidly to death. At Powers & Santola, LLP, our New York construction accident lawyers can represent any worker injured on the …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
The federal Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) creates national safety standards for employers and collects annual information about safety violations. Each year they publish a top 10 list of violations. Although these violations are not all unique to the construction industry, many of them do show up on construction sites. Call our Albany construction accident …
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The owner or general contractor of a New York construction project can be held liable for a worksite accident under a number of different legal principles. One is what is known as common law negligence. Essentially, the courts have long recognized that a project owner or employer has a basic duty to provide a “safe …
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Construction accidents often occur in just a few seconds. But the victims can sustain potentially deadly or life-long consequences as a result of their injuries. So it is critical to hold contractors, subcontractors, and third parties legally accountable when their negligence leads to a preventable construction accident. Indeed, it is important to remember that construction …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents, Personal Injury
Construction accidents are often the result of negligence and an inadequate focus on safety. Some accidents, however, stem from violent attacks. Indeed, about 9% of workplace deaths are the result of violent attacks, and thousands of workers are injured each year in violent confrontations. Attacks at construction sites are increasing. What can you do if …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Painting might seem like one of the least dangerous jobs on a construction site. Typically coming in only at the tail end of a construction job, painters nonetheless confront many of the same hazards as other workers. They can fall off ladders or scaffolding, and workplace safety might become laxer as the project nears completion. …
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