Cranes are hulking machines used to lift and move heavy and awkward things. Not only are their loads a risk due to their size and weight, but cranes have been known to collapse, injuring and even killing people in their vicinity. A recent crane accident in Valley Cottage, New York showed how a seemingly simple crane job could easily go awry. [Read more…]
Worker Seriously Injured in Road Construction Project
Whether you work on big commercial buildings in the heat of the sun or on road construction projects in the dark of night, construction work is dangerous. And each construction site has its own unique dangers and risks. While it’s your job to be aware and cautious at all times, your employer and the job site owner have responsibilities for your safety as well. When they fail to live up to these responsibilities, accidents are far more likely to happen. [Read more…]
Medical Bills? If I Have an Accident, Who Pays Them? Do We Have to Reimburse the Insurance Company or Government Entity that Pays Them?
In the unfortunate event that you find yourself involved in an accident, you may need to seek medical treatment at some point. This question will arise; Who will pay for my medical bills. This happens in any type of case whether it is an automobile accident, slip & fall, work related injury or any other type of personal injury. If you have the misfortune of having no insurance coverage whatsoever, the answer is an easy one. If you incurred the medical treatment and the bills remain unpaid, you may be responsible to pay those bills. The party who caused your injury may also have responsibility for paying you for the unpaid medicals when and if a lawsuit is filed.
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Work on Troubled NY Bridge Suspended After Accidents
Construction accidents happen everywhere, and they happen for a variety of reasons. But, when they happen repeatedly on the same site, it’s only a matter of time before officials get involved. Such is the case at a Hudson River bridge, where two accidents in less than a month have led to the site being temporarily shut down. [Read more…]
Building Collapse Triggers Demolition Regulation Changes
When a horrible construction accident happens, we look to place blame. This isn’t only out of the need to hold someone accountable, but also to determine what exactly caused the tragedy in an effort to prevent it from happening again. Such is the case in a Philadelphia building collapse that occurred on June 5. [Read more…]
Worker Injured in Second Accident at Bridge Construction Site
The Newburgh-Beacon Bridge project in upstate New York has experienced its second construction accident in June, reports NBC New York. A 46-year-old construction worker who was working in the containment system (a plastic-coated device used to prevent paint chips from falling into the river) was injured. [Read more…]
New York Contractor Cited for Cave-In Hazards
Construction work can be dangerous work, and certain types of construction are more dangerous than others. Although building cabinets, for instance, poses risks, working on rooftops is far more risky. Trenching and working underground are among the more dangerous types of construction work. [Read more…]
Landowners May Be Seen as General Contractors in Construction Site Accidents
By John J. Megjugorac, Esq.
Construction sites are inherently dangerous. Each year thousands of employees are hurt on construction sites across the nation. It is critical that construction site accident victims seek knowledgeable legal representation to help them obtain the compensation that they deserve. At the Ginarte Law Firm, our attorneys focus on New York/New Jersey construction site accidents. A critical area of a construction site accident case is assessing the role of the general contractor. [Read more…]
Don’t Ignore Injury Symptoms After a New York/New Jersey Construction Accident
New York and New Jersey construction workers are a hardy lot – men and women who are accustomed to harsh conditions and dangerous machinery and equipment. In addition, they tend to have a great worth ethic and often cannot afford to lose money by missing work. When you put all of that together, you get workers who frequently ignore symptoms that occur after a workplace accident. [Read more…]
Construction Zone Accidents Dangerous for Workers, Motorists
Falling debris from a construction accident caused a multi-vehicle collision in Buffalo, New York, WIVB reported. A New York Department of Transportation crew was working on a bridge when a conduit – a long metal tube – housing phone or cable wires slipped and fell onto a van. The conduit damaged the van’s windshield and led to a four-vehicle crash. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured; however, Route 33 was closed for several hours. [Read more…]
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