In the aftermath of a construction accident, it’s vital to know what to do after a construction accident at work. Your next steps are not only essential for your safety but also for safeguarding your right to compensation. Here, we’ll guide you through immediate measures such as medical attention, reporting the accident, and evidence collection, […]
Construction sites are notorious for causing catastrophic and debilitating injuries. Because of the nature of the construction industry, many construction worksites have numerous workplace hazards. This has caused many construction workers to suffer long-term injuries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction and extraction industry was the second most deadly industry in […]
Construction workers are essential for the success of a construction business. However, being a construction worker is not easy; you are forced to get used to risky working conditions where the sites are full of hazards, including heights and heavy machines. There are many safety precautions in place to protect workers from these dangerous conditions, […]
In 2019, around 20% of worker fatalities were construction site accidents. This means that out of 5,333 worker accidents, 1,061 were construction site injuries — accounting for one out of five worker deaths. This makes for alarming labor statistics considering that there are numerous professions, but being a construction worker is considered one of the […]
The New York construction industry is a booming trade that offers plenty of job opportunities. However, it’s also an industry that poses many dangers. Occupational safety should always be highly prioritized, and construction companies should always aim to protect workers on the construction site. Unfortunately, construction accidents still happen even when you follow every single […]
Medical malpractice such as birth injury causes thousands of injuries each year. When the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional causes an injury to a newborn, parents often have grounds for a birth injury claim or lawsuit. In most cases, these lawsuits are based on medical malpractice law. According to statistics, 7 out […]
