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With all of the new work happening in and around New York City, the threat of construction accidents is a constant concern for those building and maintaining our roads and iconic skyline. This concern is the focus of a bill that has been pending in city council since this past spring, which is still undergoing...

Construction sites can be dangerous places, and construction workers need to be adequately trained to manage those hazards. But in too many cases, construction managers prioritize speed and profit over safety, leading to deadly construction accidents. New York contractors' unions have long been advocates for stricter regulations that will prevent accidents and improve safety on...

When companies have a culture that involves a high earnings pressures, Bronx construction accidents are more likely. That's according to a recent study published in the Journal of Accounting and Economics that found workplace injuries and fatalities soar when managers are under high-stress to bolster the bottom line. As our Bronx construction accident attorneys know, companies...

Death of a young worker prompts a call to action When construction site owners ignore the complaints and concerns of their employees, the consequences can be fatal. This was the case with the tragic death of an 18-year-old laborer and his two injured coworkers in 2015. The owner of two Brooklyn construction companies was eventually...

The construction boom in New York City, marked by renovations and new developments across all five boroughs, has meant an influx of construction crews and vehicles throughout the city. It hasn't gone unnoticed by city officials and safety advocates, who have been trying to implement a number of measures that would prevent construction accidents and make...

Experienced workplace injury attorneys examine the divide According to a nationwide study, Latino immigrants and Black workers were found to be at greater risk for workplace injury. Conducted by USC and Boston University researchers and published in Health Affairs, this study showed that Latino immigrant and Black workers were injured more often on the job....

Construction workers in New York City face a substantial risk of injury while performing work tasks. According to Commercial Observer, a total of 1,446 accidents happened on NYC construction sites. These accidents caused 40 fatalities. One of the biggest factors impacting the risk of injury on a construction site was the height of the building...

"Home for the holidays" should be a guarantee, not an anxious hope to potential travelers this winter. Unfortunately, the roads aren't as safe as they should be to ensure that visits to loved ones are without hazards. Every year, motor vehicle accidents claim over 30,000 lives. In 2014 alone, there were 966 fatal car crashes,...

  What is Pentachlorophenol? Pentachlorophenol is a toxic compound that is typically used as pesticide and a disinfectant. In 1936, Pentachlorophenol became commonly used as a wood preserver because it was found to be effective at preventing wood rot and insect damage. Over the years it has been an ingredient in many other industrial products...

On modern construction sites, classic claw hammers have largely been replaced by nail guns for most wood frame construction tasks. It's easy to see why. Nail guns are powerful and easy to use, which means nailing tasks can be completed much more efficiently and accurately. Unfortunately, they're also dangerous and cause thousands of injuries every...