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16th September 2009
Construction sites are potentially dangerous places. Heavy machinery, heavy materials, and open ceilings and floors all present unique risks. It is almost an unspoken rule that anyone working or touring a construction site is required to wear a hard hat... Read >
Author: LegalView07th September 2009
Construction accidents can result from a wide range of factors combining to form a dangerous situation. Building collapses, scaffolding failures, falling from great heights, crushing by heavy objects; all of these potentially deadly causes could result i... Read >
Author: LegalView27th August 2009
A decrease in consumer spending on homes has led to a reduction in demand for new construction projects. Contractors, once overwhelmed with demands for new homes and developments of suburbs, now struggle to find buyers or tenants for empty homes, hoping ... Read >
Author: LegalView31st July 2009
Official government reports released this week by an appointed spokesperson announced cost cutting measures and disregard for many construction standards and safety protocols were responsible for a recent fatal construction accident involving the Delhi Me... Read >
Author: LegalView08th July 2009
Unsafe working conditions continue to plague some construction sites, both locally and internationally, according to many news reports. Though several websites exist that offer construction accident information, construction accidents continue to occur f... Read >
Author: LegalView05th July 2009
No one plans to get injured while doing construction. When you get injured you may be able to set compensation from the owner of the construction company, the agents and contractors. Do not let anyone tell you that if you are receiving workers compensati... Read >
Author: Jack Hurst27th June 2009
Three men have received a total of $3.85 million between 3 different construction accident lawsuits. The men, all undocumented workers in New York, were injured while working in unsafe conditions to varying degrees of severity. One of the men fractured ... Read >
Author: LegalView22nd June 2009
If you are someone filing a lawsuit for the first time you need the services of a New York attorney. You need to find an attorney licensed in New York who is knowledgeable about the state laws that would apply to your situation to best assist you in obtai... Read >
Author: Greg Pate12th June 2009
According to the Center to Protect Worker's Rights (CPWR), close to 11,000 eye injuries occur on an annual basis. Additionally, it has been reported that the construction industry as a whole "has a much higher rate of eye injuries."
Also, construction ... Read >
Author: Legal12th June 2009
In preparation for the upcoming summer season, many states are having their construction workers take extra precautions, trainings, or revisiting standards of safety for construction teams. Historically, the summer months between June and August are the ... Read >
Author: LegalView05th June 2009
In Los Angeles, construction liability accidents is one of the most common workplace related grievance.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 155,420 construction related accidents in 2003 alone and most injuries cause construction w... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group31st March 2009
If you have been injured as the result of someone else’s negligence you may be eligible for compensation. In deciding what you are going to do remember there are normally three options for you the first being you could hire a personal injury lawyer in N... Read >
Author: Paul Justice27th March 2009
When you are involved in a construction accident, Marc Bern is there to help. Construction accidents can happen at any time. Sometimes it is because of something you have done. Other times it is because of something another employee has done. It can also ... Read >
Author: Paul Justice27th March 2009
There are many different legal cases that Napoli Bern attorneys at law handle. They are very proficient in taking care of construction accident cases and medical malpractice cases. They also deal with cases of personal injury. All of these cases need a la... Read >
Author: Paul Justice22nd March 2009
Attorney Marc J Bern can help you if you have suffered from a personal injury, medical malpractice or even a construction accident. They all may have a common link in that someone is getting hurt. They may share some common legal matters but they are stil... Read >
Author: Paul Justice22nd March 2009
There are many different people that are injured when there is a construction accident. Napoli Bern law firm can help any of the people involved. Often, workers are the ones who are injured while working on a construction site. Sometimes though the employ... Read >
Author: Paul Justice21st March 2009
Although the housing market has recently slowed, there are still a large number of people employed in the construction industry. Whether a construction worker is working on a home, an office building, a bridge, or some other structure, there is always a c... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry13th March 2009
Workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect employees if they are injured on the job and they do not have medical insurance. Even if you do not have medical insurance you can still receive benefits so you do not have to pay a deductible. If you a... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry11th February 2009
Working at construction sites can be dangerous. Serious accidents can happen, regardless of the strict safety standards that most construction companies may follow. Apart from the workers on the site, hazardous conditions can also injure passers-by. If yo... Read >
Author: Sadhana02nd February 2009
There are many different acts that people commit on a daily basis that could constitute as Negligence. However, what makes a personal injury case viable is if the victim suffered any injuries. This is the only way to prove that the act had a distinct affe... Read >
Author: Paul Justice31st January 2009
Texas is very unique as far as the types of coverage health insurance companies give citizens of the lone star state, and although many of the option are similar to the other 49 states there are some laws that make Texas different. One of those things tha... Read >
Author: Ronnie Hamilton09th January 2009
Building tunnels can be a very dangerous job with all of the work, time, and effort that goes into it, not even to mention that building a tunnel requires a level of construction expertise that many construction workers have to work their entire life to f... Read >
Author: Paul Justice16th December 2008
The state of Texas has one of the highest death rates among workers. Texas has the highest construction accident rate in the country with more than 520 fatal injuries in 2007. This is because Texas is known for its booming construction business; most of t... Read >
Author: Ronnie Hamilton15th December 2008
Brooklyn construction accident lawyers affect many people. It can be surprising to find just how many different types of people are affected. It makes sense however when you think about how many people there are in Brooklyn and how much construction that ... Read >
Author: Paul Justice13th December 2008
Historically, construction in Manhattan in continuous that employs thousands of employees, betters the community, and provides homes to individuals and businesses alike. It seems if a new building is being put up everyday that has Manhattan growing at a r... Read >
Author: Paul Justice30th November 2008
The products of construction are clearly evident even when you are just walking along the streets. Offices, roads, houses, schools, and factories are only some of the examples of the various products given by the construction industry.
Aside from the p... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th November 2008
America is not infamous for overworking their employees. However Americans are the worst about using their vacation time. New York construction accident lawyers are no different and often feel that they are the only ones that can do their job. A great way... Read >
Author: Paul Justice27th October 2008
Construction sites may not be the safest place to be especially for people who do not need to be there. The services of an LA Construction Accident attorney are often needed by people who were somehow injured while in a construction site. Whether you are ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group17th October 2008
The Real Estate market in the past 10 years has seen large returns and sky rocketing prices. However due to the economic crisis stemming from the recent events on Wall Street, this trend has come to an end. No longer are the days were the price of rent is... Read >
Author: Paul Justice14th October 2008
The fact that 2.2 million people work in Britain’s construction sector makes it the country’s biggest industry but it is also one of the most dangerous as in the last 25 years over 2,800 people have died from injuries they have received as a result of... Read >
Author: Helen07th October 2008
Now more than ever is there a push on our economy to go green. Going green can efficiently and effectively save our nation from the energy crisis that has been present for many years. Going green not only includes recycling, planting a tree, turning off ... Read >
Author: Paul Justice29th September 2008
As construction continues to flourish across Brooklyn and all of the New York areas, most are hailing it as an economic bright spot in a country that has seen a downturn in the real estate market. Unfortunately, such rapid development means that many mor... Read >
Author: Paul Justice29th September 2008
It’s unknown to your average American, but the rate of construction accidents in this country, and in New York especially, are somewhat frightening. The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics has published several studies rega... Read >
Author: Paul Justice19th September 2008
In Manhattan real estate is highly guarded and esteemed owners are king in the industry. No matter what the economy is doing in the rest of the world Manhattan construction work is always going to be marketed on the highest end of the scale. If all of thi... Read >
Author: Paul Justice17th September 2008
The energy crisis that our world has been going through in the past couple decades has really opened up our eyes to finding a solution. Scientists, Inventors, and governmental regulators have all been contemplating ideas on how this solution would be reso... Read >
Author: Paul Justice12th September 2008
Accidents can occur at any time or place no matter how hard someone tries to prevent it. However if proper sanctions are not put in place, people tend to over look aspects of safety, which ends up causing harm to others. Construction accidents are common ... Read >
Author: Paul Justice11th September 2008
Construction work is one of the most demanding, dangerous, and laborious jobs one can endure. It is no wonder why so many people do not pursue college educations because they can start making decent money right out of High School. When you are young there... Read >
Author: Paul Justice10th September 2008
Medical Malpractice is something that has taken the life of thousands making it much more likely to be injured in a medical malpractice instance than either an auto accident or a construction accident. Doctors that commit medical malpractice either commit... Read >
Author: Paul Justice09th September 2008
The construction industry in the UK is said to be one of the safest in Europe. However you are six times more likely to be killed in the construction industry than in any other employment sector.
A third of all work fatalities happen in the constructio... Read >
Author: Helen08th September 2008
Any accident that involves a construction worker or a bystander that occurs on a construction site is a construction accident. Horrific consequences such as death or permanent paralysis from falls from high elevations, electrocutions, motor vehicle crash... Read >
Author: Paul Justice06th September 2008
Ever since the two crane accidents occurred in New York earlier this summer people have been on edge. New York now has a different feeling when they see construction, which was once of improvement and community. But now it is of fear and reluctance. The c... Read >
Author: Paul Justice05th September 2008
The Sexton Law Firm has served thousands of clients for almost 20 years and is well respected in the San Diego community. The Sexton Law firm provides services in Bankruptcy, Family Law, Wills and Trusts, Personal Injury, and Workers Compensation.
T... Read >
Author: James F. Sexton05th September 2008
Brooklyn is seeing some of the most new construction across the New York area. As an area of such rapid development; many accidents are occurring on construction sites that have left many people injured; some fatally. Construction injuries can vary grea... Read >
Author: Paul Justice05th September 2008
Everyday in the Bronx there are accidents on construction sites that can leave workers or passersby injured or even killed. Many of these are workman’s compensation cases; where the injured party is someone who was working on the site itself. In other... Read >
Author: Paul Justice02nd September 2008
When you take the time to think about all the buildings in NYC, it is amazing to see how the architectural designs, plans, and implementations come together. The construction in Manhattan has to one of the most difficult cities to work in due to the close... Read >
Author: Paul Justice12th August 2008
Headlines have been taken over this year by construction, car, and labor accidents in New York City. The recent crane accidents have made people think twice when deciding to remodel or build new homes. Despite the current economy, people are less apt to r... Read >
Author: Paul Justice24th July 2008
Manhattan is a metropolis that enlists the finest architects, contractors, and workers. Sky risers, apartment buildings, corporations, and museums alike are popping up on a daily basis in Manhattan. You can walk two blocks without seeing some type of yell... Read >
Author: Paul Justice23rd July 2008
The rate of injury for workers in the construction industry is approximately 60 percent higher than the overall average for all workers. Recognizing that hazards exist and planning ahead to properly control or eliminate them, helps protect the working me... Read >
Author: Paul Justice03rd July 2008
With continuous increase in number of construction works such as establishment of buildings and widening of roadways, it is not strange that the occurrence of accident causing injuries also increase. Precisely, no one wishes to be involved in such scenari... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th May 2008
The tradesmen that make up the construction industry are said to undertake the most physically demanding jobs and as a result they are said to sadly be six times more likely to be killed whilst undertaking their profession. Although the construction indus... Read >
Author: Helen07th September 2006
The OSHA (Occupations Safety and Heath Administration) assumes that there will be over 1,000 construction workers that will suffer a work-related fatality this year while many others will undergo substantial physical injuries which could have been avoided... Read >
Author: T. Going
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