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A New York Construction Accident Lawyer’s Look at 2010 Construction Accident Fatalities

Recently, the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics released a preliminary report on 2010 fatal occupational injuries. A quick review of the report shows that construction accidents were down 10% from last year and nearly 40% from 2006.* While there are undeniably fewer construction workers dying and fewer families grieving, our New York construction accident attorneys are concerned about undo optimism.

Why the Numbers May Not Be as Good as They Look

A closer look at the information provided by the BLS shows that fewer construction workers were killed at a time when fewer construction workers were working. The economy has taken a big toll on the construction industry in recent year and there has been a substantial decrease in the number of construction hours worked each year for the last few years. The BLS cautions the public to remember that and to remember that the construction industry still accounted for more fatal work injuries than any other industry in 2010.

What a False Sense of Optimism Can Mean for the Construction Industry

If construction employers rely on the statistics to assume that fatalities are decreasing because of increased safety on construction sites and not because of decreased hours worked, then they may fail to implement the safety protections that are necessary to prevent future deaths.

These statistics are not a reason to become complacent. Instead, they are a reminder of the dangers of the construction industry and the need for safety provisions to prevent future fatalities.

When to Call a New York City Construction Accident Attorney

If you lost a loved one in a 2010 New York construction accident, then we encourage you to contact an experienced New York construction accident lawyer today at 1-800-362-9329 to learn more about your legal rights and about your potential recovery for your loss.

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary 2010, August 25, 2011


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