Construction Accidents

June 28, 2013

Scaffold Law remains in place to protect NY construction workers

It is well known that construction is one of the most dangerous industries, with a high risk for injury. Laws […]
June 13, 2013

Scaffolding collapses, Hearst Building window-washers stranded

New York’s iconic Hearst building suddenly became the scene of a terrifying accident Wednesday. The dramatic chain of events began […]
January 31, 2013

Construction accidents on the rise, according to Daily News

Another Queens construction accident has claimed the life of a worker. He apparently fell through a hole in the floor […]
January 22, 2013

Another crane collapse among recent construction accidents

If you follow the New York City construction industry, you must have noticed that there have been a lot of […]
August 23, 2012

Vibration from construction site causes structural damage in Brooklyn

The residents of two Brooklyn apartment buildings were required to leave last week when construction work on an adjacent lot […]
July 19, 2012

Scaffolding accidents continue to occur

Amazingly, no one was killed when scaffolding collapsed last week at a midtown Manhattan high-rise. Window washers were working on […]
March 17, 2012

Do Inspections Make Buildings and Other Projects Safer? You Decide.

Although having a solid inspection system in place, such as that in New York, can help prevent injuries and deaths […]
February 21, 2012

The Shocking Truth About Electrical Accidents

We take electricity for granted. As a result, few people think about the dangers of electricity and are surprise to […]
January 26, 2012

Safety Laws Up, Accidents Down, Says Mayor Bloomberg

The number of construction accidents in New York decreased by 18 percent, with resulting injuries falling 7.8 percent. Mayor Michael […]