New York City Halts Construction Due to Safety Concerns
The City of New York has recently issued nearly 1,500 stop work orders citing construction safety. Following a staggering increase in construction accidents, including multiple tragic fatalities, the City of New York has recently issued nearly 1,500 stop work orders for work-sites across the five boroughs. On June 1st, 2021, the New York City Department…
As Restrictions Relax, NY Sees an Increase in Construction Accidents
As COVID restrictions have been relaxed and the country moves toward normalcy, in New York City, the amount of construction work has continuously risen through the spring and into the summer. As construction work increases, so does the number of construction accidents. Indeed, there have been a total of forty-nine (49) reported construction accident related…
Elevator Fall in Bronx – Construction Accident
On May 19th, a construction supervisor was tragically killed and another worker injured in a construction accident, when an elevator abruptly crashed down four floors in the Bronx. According to CBS News, the incident occurred at around 8:15 in the morning at 20 Bruckner Boulevard in Mott Haven. Eyewitness reports attested that two employees of…
Brooklyn Roof Collapse – Construction Workplace Accident
Last week, a construction worker in Brooklyn fell off a roof due to the floor collapsing beneath him, causing him to fall 40 feet to the ground. The construction workplace accident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, when the worker fell from the roof of the Flatbush Savings Bank which was in…
COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE IS NOT A VALID DEFENSE UNDER LABOR LAW §240(1)
New York City was built and continues to grow in large part as a result of the hard work of construction workers who risk their lives at high elevations. These workers help shape one of the most iconic skylines in the world. Unfortunately, construction workers often work under dangerous conditions and are not provided adequate…
Recent Construction Fatalities Serve As Sobering Reminder Of Workplace Dangers
Construction work is inherently dangerous. The job requires workers to climb scaffolds and ladders to great heights, operate heavy machinery and power tools, and carry out physically demanding activities. Unfortunately, injuries and fatalities are a reality in this line of work. According to the CDC, falls remain the leading cause of construction worker fatalities, making…
Understanding Non-Delegable Duty in New York’s Scaffold Law
The concept of non-delegable duty is a cornerstone of New York’s construction safety laws, particularly when it comes to scaffold-related accidents. This legal principle plays a crucial role in protecting workers and determining liability in construction site injuries. As scaffold accidents continue to be a significant concern in New York City’s bustling construction industry, understanding…
Resuming Construction Poses New Threats for Workers
Last month, as New York City began its phased reopening of businesses and services, construction was one of the first industries to be given the green light. After a nearly three-month hiatus, developers are scrambling to resume progress to try and make up for lost time. While having to adhere to new safety and hygiene…
NYC Falling Object Injury
Falling Object Injury Last Thursday, three construction workers at a Broadway theater in New York City were injured when a pipe fell 30 feet, striking one of the workers in the head. The injured workers were working at a theater near Times Square, which was originally built in 1927. After the accident, they were transported…
NYC Crane Accident Lawyer: Fighting for Construction Worker Safety
A Case For A Crane Accident Lawyer Tragedy struck the family of a Brooklyn construction worker in the early hours of Saturday morning, when a 7.5 ton counterweight from a crane fell from a height and killed him at a condo construction site in Manhattan. According to the New York Post, Gregory Echevarria, 34, had…
