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New York City Construction Accident and Injury Statistics New York City has one of the highest construction accident and injury rates in the country, and studies show that workers are likely to remain at risk. -
Maritime Injury Cases and the Limitation of Liability Act The Limitation of Liability Act allows vessel owners to undervalue their losses, greatly affecting the amount injured maritime workers may receive. -
New York Lawmakers May Repeal State Scaffold Safety Law Legislators are considering making changes to New York’s Scaffold Law, which may make it more difficult for construction workers to get injury compensation. -
New York City Passes New Construction Safety Regulations New York City has passed a new law requiring minimum training for all construction workers, taking aim at the high death toll from construction accidents. -
Injuries Caused by Crane Operators Using Cell Phones in New York Construction crane operators put everyone at risk while using cell phones during work. Learn about OSHA's safetly regulations in place to protect you! -
Excuses NYC Construction Employers Make For Job Injuries Employers may find excuses after a construction accident to help remedy the cause of your accident and mediate personal injury claims. Learn more here. -
3 Mistakes to Avoid after a NY or NJ Construction Accident Injured at your construction job in New York? If your employer asks you to do these things following a construction accident you should refuse, learn more here. -
Improper Equipment Leads to Hand Amputation in New York City A day at work on the New York City railroad leads to hand amputation for one worker. Learn more about work injury claims and representation here. -
Broken Wrist Injuries on New York City Construction Site What a construction worker should look for when diagnosing broken bone in wrist and treatment options. Legal options for workers' compensation exist. -
Are New York City Fire Escapes Safe? Despite how fire escapes are depicted in entertainment, many are not as safe as they appear. Take steps to know if your fire escape is ready for an emergency.