Nail Gun and Power Tool Accidents on NYC Construction Sites
Power tools help construction crews work faster, but they can also cause serious injuries in a fraction of a second. Nail guns, saws, drills, grinders, impact drivers, and other powered...
Welding Accidents on NYC Construction Sites: Burns, Fumes, and Electrical Hazards
Welding is essential on many New York City construction projects, but it also creates a combination of hazards that can seriously injure workers. Extreme heat, sparks, ultraviolet radiation, metal fumes,...
Floor Opening and Unprotected Hole Accidents on NYC Construction Sites
A busy New York City construction site can change from one hour to the next. Crews may remove sections of flooring for stairwells, elevators, mechanical systems, utility lines, or other...
Comparative Negligence in NYC Construction Cases
After a New York City construction accident, an insurance company may argue that the injured worker was partly responsible. The worker may be accused of standing in the wrong place,...
When a Subcontractor Causes the Accident: Can You Sue?
New York City construction projects often involve many companies working in the same space. A general contractor may coordinate electricians, plumbers, ironworkers, demolition crews, concrete contractors, elevator installers, and other...
Hoist and Pulley Failures on NYC Jobsites
Hoists and pulley systems move workers, steel, concrete, tools, and other heavy materials through New York City construction sites every day. When a cable snaps, a brake fails, or a...