Construction Accidents and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
Construction sites are inherently dangerous workplaces, and accidents can happen despite the strictest safety measures. If you’re a construction worker who has suffered an injury on the job, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the workers’ compensation system. In this post, we’ll delve into the basics of workers’ compensation in the context of construction accidents,… Read More »
Amazon’s Injury Rates Are Spiking in New York
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon has been busier than ever. Yet with their expansion in New York, worker injuries have skyrocketed. Amazon’s worker injuries rose 64 percent in New York, compared to the 20 percent rise nationally. 89 percent of those injuries were serious enough to require time off or a change of job. While… Read More »
One Worker Dead, Another Injured in MacArthur Airport Accident
One worker died and another was injured in an accident at MacArthur Airport. According to police, the accident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8. One worker, Michael Jakob, was working on runway lights at the airport when he was electrocuted. The 51-year-old man from Bohemia was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital,… Read More »
Ironworker Suffers Critical Injuries at LIRR Construction Site
An ironworker working on the Long Island Rail Road construction site in Mineola sustained critical injuries after being electrocuted. According to officials from the MTA, the accident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 13. The construction crew was working on building a pedestrian bridge over the tracks. At that time, a crane came… Read More »
Worker Killed in Scaffolding Accident at Upper Manhattan Site
A worker died after a construction site accident in Upper Manhattan the afternoon of Thursday, July 12. According to authorities, the 28-year-old man from Staten Island was hit in the head by a piece of scaffolding while working at the construction site for a 13-story building on Riverside Drive, located along the northern end of… Read More »
Firefighters Free Trapped Man at Construction Site
On April 7, firefighters were called to a construction site in Water Mill to help free a man who was reportedly trapped in a trench. According to representatives from the Sag Harbor Fire Department, a man’s legs were stuck in a hole at the construction site after a large amount of dirt collapsed on top… Read More »
Workplace Accidents and Workers Compensation Defenses
In New York, a system of workers compensation exists to ensure that employees receive cash benefits and/or paid medical leave when they are injured on the job. Workers may be entitled to temporary or permanent, partial or total disability benefits, depending on the type of injuries sustained. Generally, all an employee should have to do… Read More »
Can You Get Compensation After Falling off a Ladder on a Construction Site?
Statistics provided by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) show that falls from ladders and stairways during construction lead to approximately 25,000 injuries and 36 deaths per year nationwide. About half of the injuries are serious enough to warrant days off from work, clearly reminding us what we likely already know: ladders can be… Read More »