By Anthony Licatesi | Published June 22, 2022 | Posted in construction accidents | Comments Off on Electrocution on Construction Sites: A Shocking Reality
Over the years, numerous construction projects have ensued throughout all five boroughs in New York state. Areas are rapidly changing as hotels and apartments develop, transforming an entire community. Smaller homes are getting converted into multi-story mansion houses while some larger homes are being split into multi-family housing. This means construction workers are constantly needed. Read More
Read MoreConstruction activity can be very dangerous to workers and other people on or near a site. Working with heavy machinery, power tools and other potentially dangerous equipment can lead to serious injuries. New York has laws that place a responsibility on property owners and contractors to maintain a reasonably safe worksite for workers and others Read More
Read MoreNew York has strict laws in place that require property owners and contractors to provide safe environments for workers and visitors at construction sites. However, the enforcement of these laws depends in large measure on people coming forward to report suspected violations to the appropriate authorities. Worksite safety is governed principally by these provisions of Read More
Read MoreConstruction accidents are very common and often involve workers handling dangerous equipment and machinery. If you were injured in a construction accident, you may be entitled to recover monetary damages sustained as a result of your injuries. Construction related injuries may also entitle you to seek damages from the construction company you work for as Read More
Read MoreOn behalf of Rubin & Licatesi, P.C. posted in construction accidents on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. When walking along various streets across New York, many people see some type of construction work going on. Some individuals may not give much thought to the work, but others may have a considerable fear of being involved in Read More
Read MoreOn behalf of Rubin & Licatesi, P.C. posted in construction accidents on Thursday, March 15, 2018. A fatal accident can take place in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately, construction accidents can easily have fatal outcomes, and they can occur with various factors acting as catalysts. Construction sites are often swarming with hazards, risks and Read More
Read MoreOn behalf of Rubin & Licatesi, P.C. posted in construction accidents on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. It is an unfortunate reality that accidents that happen on the job can claim lives. Many industries can face such risks, and even occupations that seem as if they do not pose many hazards could still have their share Read More
Read MoreOn behalf of Rubin & Licatesi, P.C. posted in construction accidents on Monday, December 25, 2017. Fatal accidents happen every day. The details of those incidents generally vary from situation to situation, but each death can have a tremendous impact on multiple individuals no matter how it occurs. When construction accidents result in the deaths Read More
Read MoreOn behalf of Rubin & Licatesi, P.C. posted in construction accidents on Monday, November 20, 2017. Many people have to go through or near construction zones when traveling on the road. Some of those zones have individuals working on the roads themselves, and other projects are simply very close to roadways. In either case, workers Read More
Read MoreOn behalf of Rubin & Licatesi, P.C. posted in construction accidents on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Though working in construction is often exciting for many workers, it can also come with many unknowns. When trying to build a structure or carry out renovations, certain scenarios could arise that individuals were not prepared for. Unfortunately, construction Read More
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