by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Sep 7, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
Last week, the Health Department revealed that since 2012, over 1,000 children living in New York City public housing have tested positive for lead poisoning. The DOH stated that while the rate of pediatric lead poisoning within private housing has declined, the rate... by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jul 26, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
Scaffolding at a Upper Manhattan construction site fell 12 stories onto the head of a 28-year-old worker on the afternoon of Thursday, July 12. The man had been working on a Riverside Drive high-rise in Morningside Heights at the time that he was struck by the support... by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jun 8, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
New York City is constantly under construction, as any New Yorker will tell you. Scaffolds everywhere, sidewalks blocked off or rerouted, concrete barriers redirecting traffic and workers trying to do their jobs amid hazardous conditions. The price for all this... by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jun 4, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
Construction accidents are serious matters, especially when the injury is catastrophic. Workers in this industry deserve a safe workplace, but some construction companies might try to cut corners to save money. When safety is the line item that gets cut, there can be... by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | May 24, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
New York has several laws that are meant to protect construction workers from unsafe conditions. These are found in the state’s labor laws, specifically Sections 200, 240 and 241. Each of these sections sets clear standards for what construction employees should... by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Apr 4, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
A construction site is filled with hazards that must be expertly navigated by the men and women who work at them. Even though there are some very serious hazards, there are just as many safety procedures and protocols to help keep these hard workers safe.... by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Mar 26, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
Construction sites must be safe spaces for workers who are doing the job. When there are safety violations, workers might think that something is going to happen to them while they are just trying to earn a living. Tragically, these safety violations can sometimes... by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Feb 28, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
Construction accidents can lead to some very serious injuries. Anyone who is in the construction industry should take the steps necessary to keep themselves safe. Unfortunately, worker safety sometimes relies on the policies and equipment provided by the employers.... by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Feb 22, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
Modern work culture is fairly simple: Time is money. Companies want to accomplish as much as possible in as short of a time as possible. They push their employees to do the same. Productivity is valued, sometimes, over everything else. This can include key things like... by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jan 29, 2018 | Construction Accidents, Firm News
You probably have heard that construction is one of the most dangerous industries, not just in New York, but all over the United States. Are you wondering exactly what that means statistically? The estimate is that two workers pass away every single day. That’s...
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