Category: Construction Accidents

Construction is one of the most dangerous and hazardous jobs, and a simple act of negligence can easily cause an accident resulting in serious injury or even death. The most common causes of injuries and fatalities on a construction site include falls, being struck by an object, electrocution, and being caught in or in between […]

Construction accident statistics clearly demonstrate that construction worksites are dangerous places. They are frequently the location of fatal accidents with all manner of causes. Increasing regulatory oversight and stiff penalties for safety violations have helped reduce accidents over the years. However, construction site deaths remain common. For the past few years, annual deaths in the […]

Construction painters who apply paint, stain or any other coating to buildings or bridges are covered by the laws protecting construction workers in New York. It is dangerous work, with a risk of death or serious bodily injury. Like many other construction workers, painters risk injuries or death from falls from scaffolds and ladders. But […]

The federal government has compiled its workplace safety statistics for 2016, and, once again, construction was among the most dangerous workplaces in America. After several years of declining injuries and deaths, the number of accidents and fatalities has seen an uptick in recent years. According to OSHA, 2016 was no different, since the number of deaths […]