Blog: Construction Accident

Many construction projects require the erection of scaffolding. These structures allow builders to extend their work area upward as the completed levels of the building increase. If you are the foreman or supervisor of such a project, it is important to pay particular attention to how the scaffolding is put up and secured. You must …

Construction sites are necessary workplaces, but not many people recognize the dangers that exist for workers and pedestrians alike. Unfortunately, it’s the very workplace that puts them at risk of serious injuries for a number of reasons. This is why it’s so important for safety measures to exist on construction sites in order to keep …

It’s often said of our court system, “the gears of justice grind slowly,” but the same is true of our legislative branch. Sometimes it seems like the law takes way too long to reflect what is happening in the real world. That is where personal injury lawyers play an important role. The construction industry is …

The safety on various construction sites is not guaranteed. When accidents occur, personal injury lawyers work to protect the rights of construction workers. Construction companies must reduce the many risks made to workers, pedestrians and the environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines the activities that are safe and acceptable to perform on …

Years of experience have taught you how to conduct yourself on a construction site. You are a skilled professional who not only knows how to do your work with skill and precision but also with the utmost care and diligence. When you are on site, your mind is always on your work and your safety …

As you know, accidents can happen anywhere and at anytime — especially on a construction site. With an array of powerful vehicles and tools around workers on a regular basis, sometimes the most skilled professionals in the field can encounter some unforeseen circumstances on the job. One of the most dangerous job site accidents is …

Have you or a loved one been a victim of a construction site accident? You may be entitled to payment beyond worker’s compensation benefits. Let the personal injury attorneys at Levine And Wiss investigate and prove your job site injury claim. A construction site injury can mean many things. Types of injuries include: -Accidents caused …

Construction workers build every structure you see. They work hard all year long–including in the wintertime. Labor workers in New York State have to stick it out in the cold weather. Below are some helpful tips that will help them make it through the season safely. Construction workers should be taught about the warning signs …