After a considerable criticism by the public and government officials, it appears as that the New York Police Department is finally instituting much-needed changes to its accident investigation policy. Under the new policy, accidents in which victims have been “critically injured” will now qualify for a police investigation, according to the New York Times. [Read more…]
Steps to Take after a New York Construction Accident
During the spring and summer many New York construction workers are looking forward to longer work days and bigger paychecks. While this is certainly good news, longer work weeks also mean an increased risk of a construction accident that could leave you seriously injured. [Read more…]
Construction Accident Statistics Show Extent of Workplace Fatalities
Anyone who works in the construction industry already knows that it can be a dangerous. In 2011, 721 construction accidents in the private sector resulted in the deaths of construction workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number was down 7 percent from 2010. [Read more…]
Worker Rescued from Roosevelt Island Tram
A worker who was inspecting cables became stuck in machinery above a Roosevelt Island tram recently and had to be rescued, according to a news report. “His foot got between two of the wheels, the car rolled an inch or two, trapping his foot, pinning it between the wheel and the cable,” a police detective told a New York TV station. The injured worker was transported to a local hospital. [Read more…]
OSHA Urges Employers to Prepare for Winter Storms
Many New England states were just recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy when a record-breaking winter storm hit the area. Over the February 9 weekend, Mother Nature dumped as much as a three feet of snow, coupled with high winds, causing power outages, flight cancellations, and more than a dozen deaths. To remind everyone that winter is far from over, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued advice to employers about the importance of keeping employees safe during winter storms. [Read more…]
Falls Pose Major Risk on Construction Sites
The construction industry consistently ranks among those with the most workplace accidents, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And falls are among the most common causes of injuries among construction workers. [Read more…]
Vehicle Accidents on Construction Sites
If you are a New York or New Jersey construction worker, chances are that you work in or around a wide variety of vehicles on a daily basis. Not surprisingly, the chances are also good that one or more of the vehicles will eventually be involved in a collision. If you are injured, you will likely ask who is to blame. More importantly, you will need to know who is financially responsible for the physical, emotional and financial devastation the accident caused. [Read more…]
Website Wins U.S. Department of Labor App Challenge
A website designed to offer young workers information on common workplace hazards has won the grand prize in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Worker Safety and Health App Challenge. The Labor Department sponsored the challenge to raise awareness among young, tech-savvy workers about the importance of workplace safety. It challenged workers to submit tools or apps that would “best demonstrate the importance of recognizing and preventing workplace safety and health hazards, and help young people understand their rights in the workplace.” [Read more…]
Falls a Frequent Cause of Construction Deaths
Falls, slips and trips consistently rank at the top of the list of causes of fatal construction accidents, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2011, 666 workers lost their lives as a result of falls, slips or trips, accounting for 14 percent of all workplace fatalities. Most of the deaths involved workers falling to a lower level. [Read more…]
Asserting Your Rights Against the New Jersey Tort Claims Act
The New Jersey Tort Claims Act governs personal injury actions asserted against public entities. N.J.S.A. 59:8-8 requires that a notice of claim be filed within 90 days of the accrual of your legal claim. The notice requirement is a perquisite for filing a personal injury lawsuit against a public entity. Ordinarily, the accrual date is “the date on which the accident occurs” Fuller v. Rutgers, The State University, 154 N.J. Super. 420, 423 (App. Div. 1977). Due to the 90 day notice requirement, accident victims are well served to promptly seek out legal representation after an accident whenever a public entity may be involved. [Read more…]
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