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A New York City construction accident lawyer shares some helpful tips There is always construction going on somewhere in New York. It’s dangerous work, and workers are exposed to many hazardous situations. Construction accidents can easily happen when someone is negligent. Some of the most common causes of worker injuries and fatalities are falls from...

A construction accident attorney in NYC reveals what you should know Many construction projects involve putting up buildings that rise several stories above street level, and workers do their jobs while high off the ground. There are numerous safety precautions that must be taken by law to protect workers. Failure to follow all of these...

There is always construction going on in New York City, and cranes are a common sight. These pieces of equipment are capable of lifting large and heavy loads high off the ground. It is extremely important for safety policies and procedures to be followed at all times. When safety is not taken seriously, things can...

The city's 'Zero Tolerance' safety sweeps are cracking down on hazardous conditions According to the Department of Buildings, the City of New York has issued 322 Full and Partial Stop Work Orders to construction sites in June 2021 alone, in response to a number of construction deaths earlier this year. This crackdown comes in tandem...

The choices you make after an accident will have huge repercussions Time is of the essence in personal injury matters, and that clock starts ticking the moment the accident is over. In decades of practicing law, we’ve seen far too many people weaken their legal position because they didn’t take proactive steps to protect their...

When you visit a store, your goal is usually either the relaxing recreation of slowly shopping or to get in and out with items you need. Regardless of whether you were there for leisure or chores, the potential always exists for an accident or injury. Even if you have a cart that you can lean...

Did you know that under New York State Labor Law, a construction worker who is injured because of a tripping or slipping hazard has the right to sue and recover financial compensation against the owner and the general contractor of a building project? A New York construction accident lawyer can represent you in bringing a...

According to the New York Times more than 5,000 construction projects have started back up as the city enters phase 4 of its coronavirus recovery plan. In the rush to get back to work, NY construction workers need to prepare themselves for the possibility that contractors will cut corners on worker safety. Worksites are naturally...