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Dump trucks are a constant presence on many New York City construction sites. They transport soil, concrete, demolition debris, gravel, asphalt, and other heavy materials through work zones that may already be crowded with workers, equipment, scaffolding, and temporary traffic routes. When a dump…
Category: Construction Accidents
Dump Truck Accidents on NYC Construction Sites: Who Can Be Held Liable?
September 24th, 2026Confined Space Accidents in NYC Construction: Manholes, Tunnels, Tanks, and Shafts
September 20th, 2026Some of the most dangerous construction work in New York City happens in places most people never see. Workers may enter manholes beneath busy streets, utility tunnels, tanks, shafts, vaults, sewers, and other enclosed areas to install, repair, inspect, or maintain essential systems. These enviro…
Nail Gun and Power Tool Accidents on NYC Construction Sites
September 14th, 2026Power 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 equipment are used every day on New York City construction sites, often in crowded environments where multiple tra…
Welding Accidents on NYC Construction Sites: Burns, Fumes, and Electrical Hazards
September 11th, 2026Welding 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, compressed gases, electrical current, and nearby combustible materials can all turn routine weld…
Floor Opening and Unprotected Hole Accidents on NYC Construction Sites
September 6th, 2026A 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 building components, creating openings that can become serious fall hazards if they are not properly covered or gu…
Comparative Negligence in NYC Construction Cases
August 21st, 2026After 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, using equipment incorrectly, ignoring a warning, or failing to notice an obvious danger. Being partly at fault does…
When a Subcontractor Causes the Accident: Can You Sue?
August 16th, 2026New 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 subcontractors, each with different employees and responsibiliti…
Hoist and Pulley Failures on NYC Jobsites
August 10th, 2026Hoists 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 load is improperly secured, the resulting accident can cause catastrophic injuries within seconds. Hill & Moin …
Electrical Shock on a Construction Site: What Evidence Matters Most
August 2nd, 2026An electrical shock on a New York City construction site can last only a moment, but the consequences may follow you for years. Burns, heart problems, nerve damage, falls, and memory difficulties may not be fully understood on the day of the accident. Hill & Moin LLP helps injured workers loo…
Trench and Excavation Cave-In Claims in New York City
July 28th, 2026Trench and excavation work is among the most dangerous activities performed on New York City construction sites. Workers often enter narrow trenches to install or repair utilities, foundations, sewer lines, and underground infrastructure. When proper safety measures are ignored, a trench can collaps…