Fires are common during construction, demolition, or renovation. Unfortunately, workers can become trapped by fire, suffering smoke inhalation and burns, among other serious injuries. A fire is a serious accident, and workers and their families should know their legal rights. Call Powers & Santola, LLP. You should receive compensation if you are injured while working …
Thousands of tons of concrete are poured each year for New York construction. Concrete serves as a solid foundation for many buildings, but can also be used for columns, slabs, and beams. Concrete workers are a common sight at most construction sites, but they also face many hazards. If you were injured, contact Powers & …
Construction Workers Exposed to Silica Dust
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Hundreds of construction workers are injured every year in dramatic workplace accidents like falls and explosions. But occupational illnesses also leave many workers sidelined. What’s worse, some of the most serious illnesses can progress rapidly to death. At Powers & Santola, LLP, our New York construction accident lawyers can represent any worker injured on the …
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Top Workplace Violations in 2022
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The federal Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) creates national safety standards for employers and collects annual information about safety violations. Each year they publish a top 10 list of violations. Although these violations are not all unique to the construction industry, many of them do show up on construction sites. Call our Albany construction accident …
The Role of Common Law Negligence in New York Construction Accident Lawsuits
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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The Risks of “Struck-By” Accidents Involving Backhoes on Construction Sites
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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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Were You Violently Attacked on a Construction Site?
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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Accidents Involving Painters at Construction Sites
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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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Excessive Noise at a Construction Site
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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 …