New York and New Jersey Construction Accident Blogs
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Workers’ Compensation for NY Roofers Injured on the Job Roofers who suffer falls, equipment accidents, and repetitive strain injuries on construction sites are owed compensation for an on-the-job injury. -
Compensation for Day Laborers Injured in Construction Work Even if they are not considered employees, day laborers are still entitled to payment after a construction work injury in New York. -
Why Most Construction Work Injuries Go Unreported Although injury reporting eases the financial burden of disability for workers, employers, and insurers, many construction injuries continue to go unreported. -
Construction Workers at Injury Risk from Labor Shortage As the number of skilled construction workers continues to fall, the risk of employee injuries due to inexperience and overwork is steadily on the rise. -
Compensation for Construction Work Injuries Due to Violence New York City employers and contractors can be held liable for injuries caused by workplace violence on their construction sites. -
Construction Accidents Injuries Due to Improper Training New York City employers and contractors can be held liable for injuries caused by a failure to properly train construction workers for the job. -
Fatigue Is a Common Cause of Construction Worker Injuries On a construction site, simple mistakes caused by fatigue can lead to lifting injuries, machinery accidents, work-related vehicle crashes, and other accidents. -
Social Media Use During Your Construction Injury Recovery A workers’ compensation insurance company may be watching an injured construction employee’s social media accounts for evidence to deny a claim. -
Compartment Syndrome in New York City Construction Workers Compartment syndrome is a serious injury that could impact construction workers. Find out what it is and what you may recover if you’re hurt in New York City. -
Report Finds Increase in NYC Construction Accidents New York is in the midst of a building boom, but increased construction projects have caused a rise in injuries and fatalities for construction workers.