Category: Construction Accidents

Eye Injuries at Construction Sites: Who is Liable?

Posted On May 5, 2012 In Construction Accidents

Eye injuries are a common type of accident at construction sites today. According to the Center to Protect Worker’s Rights (CPWR), construction has a much higher rate of high injuries than any other industry. When an eye accident occurs, it can be difficult to determine liability for the accident.…

4 Common Types of Construction Accidents

Posted On April 7, 2012 In Construction Accidents

The construction site is a hub of activity, and it can also be a dangerous one for those who work in that environment every day. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in 10 construction workers are injured every year in various types of job-related accidents.…

What Happens When Construction Companies Don’t Follow Brazing Safety Precautions

Posted On March 17, 2012 In Construction Accidents

When a construction company fails to follow established OSHA safety regulations, construction worker injuries often result. Welding, brazing and soldering metal work are all hazardous activities that pose many risks for both health concerns and serious injuries.…

Construction Workers Sues TV Star Adrian Grenier After Ladder Accident

Posted On September 26, 2010 In Construction Accidents

Adrian Grenier, star of the hit television show “Entourage”, is facing a construction accident lawsuit after a New York City construction worker was injured at the actor’s home in Brooklyn. According to the personal injury lawsuit, NY construction worker Albeiro Nunez was making repairs at the apartment when he was seriously injured in a ladder accident.…

Woman Run Over By Construction Truck On Upper East Side

Posted On June 19, 2010 In Construction Accidents

A construction accident on New York City’s Upper East Side left an elderly woman dead last week – and authorities are still trying to determine why the fatal accident took place.…

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