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⟩ New York Injury Lawyers Discuss Forklift Accidents
Every four days, someone is killed in a forklift accident in the U.S., with pedestrians accounting for about 36% of these deaths. The National Safety Council reported that almost 7,300 non-fatal work-related injuries occurred due to forklift accidents in private industries. In 2020, forklifts are considered dangerous machinery due to their large size and complex Read More
Read MoreNew York Construction Accidents & Scaffolding
Construction sites are infamously known for their dangerous work conditions with at least 550 construction related injuries occurring in 2022 alone as well as 11 deaths. The most common causes of these construction incidents are falls from structures such as scaffolds. A scaffold is a movable and temporary structure that provides construction workers with support Read More
Read MoreFalling Object Accidents in New York – Look out!
Experienced injury attorneys help victims of falling objects in NYC, Nassau and Suffolk Counties Accidents resulting from falling objects can be fatal. It only takes a small object falling from a great height to kill someone. Falling object accidents most commonly occur on a construction site. Both workers and pedestrians have the potential to be Read More
Read MoreFire and Explosion Accidents
Fires and explosions happen more often on construction sites than you think. They can result from gas or chemical related explosions, burst pipes, sparks from welding, battery explosions and more. The most common injury to receive from these incidents are burns. Burns are labelled as either first, second, or third-degree depending on severity. A first-degree Read More
Read MoreElectrocution on Construction Sites: A Shocking Reality
Over the years, numerous construction projects have ensued throughout all five boroughs in New York state. Areas are rapidly changing as hotels and apartments develop, transforming an entire community. Smaller homes are getting converted into multi-story mansion houses while some larger homes are being split into multi-family housing. This means construction workers are constantly needed. Read More
Read MoreIdentifying Equipment Faults That Could Lead to Accidents at a Construction Site
Construction activity can be very dangerous to workers and other people on or near a site. Working with heavy machinery, power tools and other potentially dangerous equipment can lead to serious injuries. New York has laws that place a responsibility on property owners and contractors to maintain a reasonably safe worksite for workers and others Read More
Read MoreHow Can You Report Unsafe Construction Site Conditions?
New York has strict laws in place that require property owners and contractors to provide safe environments for workers and visitors at construction sites. However, the enforcement of these laws depends in large measure on people coming forward to report suspected violations to the appropriate authorities. Worksite safety is governed principally by these provisions of Read More
Read MoreConstruction Accidents
Construction accidents are very common and often involve workers handling dangerous equipment and machinery. If you were injured in a construction accident, you may be entitled to recover monetary damages sustained as a result of your injuries. Construction related injuries may also entitle you to seek damages from the construction company you work for as Read More
Read MoreGetting Justice For Faulty Scaffolding In New York
<!—-> On behalf of Licatesi Law Group, LLP posted in blog on Thursday, April 26, 2018. When walking through the streets of the greater New York area, you will notice that scaffolding is present everywhere. It is impossible not to have to walk underneath it at some point, and, in doing so, you can only Read More
Read MoreNew York construction accidents can injure workers, bystanders
On behalf of Licatesi Law Group, LLP posted in construction accidents on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. When walking along various streets across New York, many people see some type of construction work going on. Some individuals may not give much thought to the work, but others may have a considerable fear of being involved in Read More
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