Topic
Construction Accident
91 published works
California Construction Law Blog
The Privette Doctrine, the Hooker Exception, and an Attack at a Construction Site
By Garret Murai
You don’t often hear about workers being attacked by ne’er-do-wells on a construction project. But, as they say, shite happens . . . Construction contracts often…
Expert Institute Insights
Construction Worker Awarded $15.29 Million After a Scaffolding Fall
Case Overview Case Name: Joao Dias v. Blue Sea Construction, Co., New York City Housing Authority and Oceanhill, LLC Case Types: Construction – Accidents; Labor Law; Scaffolds and Ladders Workplace…
Napoli Shkolnik Blog
Why Do You Need a Construction Site Accident Lawyer?
Over the years, workers’ compensation benefits have declined significantly, mostly because insurance premiums have declined significantly. Less money in the system means it’s very difficult for an injured worker to…
New York Injury Cases Blog
Economic Damages Slashed in Construction Worker’s Ladder Fall Injury Case
On March 26, 2015, Salih Karasu, a 40 year old commercial roofing mechanic, was injured when he fell from a ladder about nine feet in the air, landing on and…
New York Injury Cases Blog
Construction Site Worker Injured on the Job and in Subsequent Accident
On April 12, 2011, Galo Guaman was working at a construction site at One Whitehall Street in Manhattan, He was using a crowbar to remove a door frame when he…
Napoli Shkolnik Blog
How to Choose a Construction Accident Attorney
By Shivam Singh
Selecting the right construction accident attorney is one of the most important decisions you’ll make over the course of a personal injury lawsuit. The right attorney can mean the difference…
Florida Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Law Blog
Heavy Equipment Accident and Injuries in Florida
By WP Team
Construction workers who are exposed to heavy machinery such as cranes face a high risk of a serious work-related injury. The tragic reality is that a high majority of construction…
Florida Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Law Blog
Summer Heat and Construction Accidents
By WP Team
There’s no question that the summer months are extremely busy for anyone working in the construction industry. Unfortunately, this time of year presents many new hazards and risks for construction…
NY Disability Law Blog
Data Show New York City Construction Injuries and Fatalities Were Up in 2021
Construction accidents are one of the most common sources of workplace accidents in the United States. In fact, violations of fall protection standards in the construction industry are the most…
Florida Workers Compensation & Personal Injury Law Blog
Hurt on a Construction Site as a Subcontractor In Florida
By WP Team
With construction projects continuing to increase in Florida, the number of injured workers is also going up. While some construction sites where injuries occur are compliant with federal and local…