by Abe Jaros | Dec 20, 2022 | Construction Accidents
Construction injury cases are extremely common in New York City. One reason is that construction is constantly happening throughout the city, which means that both workers and pedestrians can be caught in the crossfire of safety violations. Another reason is that...
by Abe Jaros | Oct 29, 2022 | Construction Accidents
Recently a woman made the news by escaping from a vehicle that had been flattened by a crane in the Bronx. The boom truck collapsed into the street. These machines can weigh quite a bit; with the average crane weighing something like 67,527 lbs. There are hundreds of...
by Abe Jaros | Oct 25, 2022 | Construction Accidents
There are roughly 500 construction accidents in NYC every year. Most of the victims are workers. Some are pedestrians who happen to walk under scaffolding when something goes wrong. Some common sources of injuries are: Falls, including slips, trips, and falls from...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Aug 18, 2020 | Construction Accidents
New York construction workers like you have a rough job. You face many risks on a daily basis. For example, did you know that construction workers are at nearly double the risk for a fall injury? What is it that makes fall injuries so common? Is there anything you can...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Aug 3, 2020 | Construction Accidents
By definition, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when your head impacts a hard object or surface with sufficient force that your head and neck violently jerk back and forth and your brain consequently does the same thing inside your skull. The impact can result...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Feb 10, 2020 | Construction Accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents are no joking matter. In the winter months, when snow and ice are inevitable, it is crucial that employers and property owners keep their worksites safe for employees, visitors and others. According to OSHA, falls are among the leading causes...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jan 6, 2020 | Construction Accidents
Construction workers in New York City face higher risks of accidents and fatalities than employees in other industries. At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, we understand the unique dangers that come with working on scaffolds and tall buildings. Taking into consideration the...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Oct 14, 2019 | Construction Accidents, Wrongful Death
As the New York skyline fills with more high rises, the number of fatal construction accidents has also risen. These accidents occur both inside and outside the building. Each death of this kind has serious consequences for the family left behind, and surviving family...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Sep 10, 2019 | Construction Accidents
New York has a serious issue with construction-related accidents and deaths. This industry is highly dangerous and seems to be more so in NYC than other places. The worst part is that the problem continues to get worse despite increased efforts to make construction...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Aug 31, 2019 | Construction Accidents
New York is a big, bustling city and you can find new construction sites anywhere you look. Today, we at Jaroslawicz & Jaros will take a look at how the increased amount of construction can create more hazards for everyone, workers and pedestrians alike. First up,...
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