Category: Construction Accidents

On November 2nd, 2022, Raúl Tenelema Puli, a construction worker from Queens, fell to his death while building a protective sidewalk shed. According to digital news platform, The City, Puli was installing an I-beam before slipping and falling 20 feet.…

Construction work is a dangerous occupation, requiring great attention to safety on the job site. In 2021, there were over 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and 4,764 fatalities, and construction occupations accounted for nearly half of all fatal occupational injuries.…

If you have fallen from a construction ladder in New York and injured your back – or suffered any other type of injury – you may be confused or overwhelmed about what to expect, how to feel, or what steps to take next.…

No matter where you work, your employer is responsible for keeping your workplace safe and providing proper training and tools to reduce the risk of injuries. Despite these safety requirements, it is not uncommon for workers to suffer injuries in the workplace.…

If you work on a New York construction site, you understand the potential dangers of the job. Despite this recognition, you may sustain injuries due to another party’s negligence. Unfortunately, construction accidents aren’t uncommon, with over 5,200 construction worker fatalities in 2018 throughout the United States.…