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A construction worker was killed today when he fell while working on an oceanfront property in tony East Hampton. The unidentified male worker, who was 55 years old, was from Ronkonkoma, New York. He was working on a property on Further Lane that was part of a record...
Last week, we wrote a post about texting while driving and how the charge is a difficult one for the police to process. The police aren't allowed to just look at someone's cellphone after an accident to determine if they were texting while driving or using their...
In our last post, we mentioned a recent report by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health which suggested possible criminal prosecution for private sanitation companies who contribute to a worker's death because of indifference or willful disregard...
A worker lost part of his arm in an elevator accident this morning at 50 Broadway, in downtown Manhattan. The worker, whose identity has not yet been released, was pulled out of an elevator shaft by first responders and rushed to Bellevue Hospital. Reports indicate...
Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Ladder falls comprise the greatest percentage of the construction site deaths. What should you know about ladder accidents? Find out here. Ladder accidents can be caused by a broken or...
Sometimes the application of laws can have a chilling effect on innocent victims. New York's antiquated 'Date of Discovery' laws punish a victim in the harshest of terms. The law remains without good reason. We analyze it below, using the below article to hammer home...
Every industry, every job, involves some risk of harm, on some level. Granted, some industries and jobs present a greater risk of harm to workers than others. Construction, mining, and manufacturing, for example, certainly present a greater overall risk of harm to...
Issues such as product recalls, defective parts and crash-safety test results get the majority of the press, but the most common cause of car crashes in New York City are drivers themselves. That's right, drivers are their own worst enemies. Unfortunately, drivers do...
We all know that distracted driving is a clear and present danger to people out on the road. It takes our attention off the road and places it squarely on a tiny cellphone screen that absorbs our focus. Although state laws have gone quite a ways in discouraging...
Can You Trust Your Boss To Tell You The Truth After An Injury?Before you answer, let's back up a bit.There is a harsh truth about working in construction trades. Unless you are working for a family member or close friend, you are a tool to be used. Your value comes...
