New York construction accident statistics show a steep increase in serious injuries and fatalities, while safety inspections decline. The New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health called the 71 New York State construction worker deaths in 2016 “an epidemic of construction fatalities.” The numbers reflect a workplace culture that is not as dedicated to safety as it should be. …
Construction Site Accident
Because construction work is inherently dangerous, the risk of injury to workers is greater than in other industries and workplaces. However, construction workers have a right to a safe work environment. While construction injuries are usually covered under workers’ compensation laws, it may be possible to pursue a lawsuit based on negligence against site owners, contractors, subcontractors, their employees and …
How Is Workers’ Compensation Different from Personal Injury?
The primary difference between a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim is that a personal injury claim is based on fault, while a workers’ compensation case is not. Any injury that occurs to an employee at his/her workplace is covered by workers’ compensation, regardless of any negligence or lack of it. Tap Here to Call Our Office …
