Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
The owner or general contractor of a New York construction project can be held liable for a worksite accident under a number of different legal principles. One is what is known as common law negligence. Essentially, the courts have long recognized that a project owner or employer has a basic duty to provide a “safe …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Construction accidents often occur in just a few seconds. But the victims can sustain potentially deadly or life-long consequences as a result of their injuries. So it is critical to hold contractors, subcontractors, and third parties legally accountable when their negligence leads to a preventable construction accident. Indeed, it is important to remember that construction …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents, Personal Injury
Construction accidents are often the result of negligence and an inadequate focus on safety. Some accidents, however, stem from violent attacks. Indeed, about 9% of workplace deaths are the result of violent attacks, and thousands of workers are injured each year in violent confrontations. Attacks at construction sites are increasing. What can you do if …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Painting might seem like one of the least dangerous jobs on a construction site. Typically coming in only at the tail end of a construction job, painters nonetheless confront many of the same hazards as other workers. They can fall off ladders or scaffolding, and workplace safety might become laxer as the project nears completion. …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Construction sites are noisy. Even if you can’t see one, you can probably hear one from miles away. Construction workers must put up with many hazards on the job—falling objects, motor vehicles, and so on—but excessive noise is rarely appreciated as a source of injury. At Powers & Santola, LLP, our Albany construction accident lawyers …
Cranes are a commanding presence at construction sites. Primarily used to lift heavy materials, cranes are essential to building modern skyscrapers, and we see more cranes in Syracuse than in years past. To the surprise of no one, these heavy pieces of equipment can cause devastating injuries in an accident. Crane collapses are not unheard …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
In the summer months, temperatures in Albany can reach into the 90s and sometimes even higher. Add in high humidity and workplace stress, and construction workers can suffer serious heat-related injuries, including heat stroke. Many workers are unaware that they are entitled to compensation when they are injured on the job, even if Mother Nature …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Before a new building can go up in Albany, an old one usually needs to come down first, so demolition is a critical part of many construction projects. Unfortunately, demolition is also quite dangerous. Workers can become trapped beneath rubble when walls or floors suddenly collapse, and they might be crushed by falling beams. These …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Construction sites are dangerous places to work. In addition to motor vehicles zipping around the site at all hours, construction workers use heavy and powerful equipment. Many also work high up in the air, twisting and turning to perform difficult tasks. When something goes wrong, these workers suffer horrifying injuries. According to the New York …
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Posted by Nifty Admin | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Struck-by accidents are a common cause of injuries. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, struck-by accidents are the #1 cause of nonfatal injuries and the #2 cause of fatal accidents for construction workers. In total, these accidents cost nearly $2 billion a year for workers’ compensation benefits, and they cause billions more …
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