Construction Accidents on the Rise; Inspection on the Decline
April 16, 2008 08:49
Why are construction accidents on the rise? The demand for new construction far exceeds the demand for inspections. In the next decade New York will see a population growth of a million people; they have to live somewhere. Construction is big business.Recent... (Read Article)
Avoidance of Construction Accidents
April 7, 2008 16:41
There are a number of potential accidents that can occur when one is on a construction site. The reason for this is that there are many possibly hazardous conditions on the site. Please note, the important word here is "possibly" because it is not out of the question to be able to avoid a number of mishaps if one is careful. For example, examining equipment for defects prior to use can reduce the potential for accidents. If a drill's blade is not properly installed tightening it would reduce the potential for an injury. Of course, not all hazards are easily noticed or easy to fix particularly when negligence is involved. In that situation seeking the advice of qualified accident experts would be a smart move.
Construction Accidents
April 4, 2008 14:15
When an accident occurs on a construction site it may fall under the banner of a violation of negligence and liability laws. That is, if you work on a construction site and suffer an injury do not listen to unsolicited advice from employers who try to sway your opinion in regards to any assumptions of what types of claims you can receive. Instead, it is critical to speak to a successful construction accident attorney as they will provide you with an honest assessment of the legitimacy of your case and any claim you may be entitled to.Speaking to an attorney is the right course of action to take. Don't let anyone steer you otherwise.
Defective Products and Construction Accidents
March 31, 2008 15:58
It goes without saying that a person who works in construction is reliant on a number of tools in order to properly performs the duties of the job. Of course, it also goes without saying that a tool must operate properly in order to be effective. Additionally,... (Read Article)
NYC Crane Inspector Fails to Do His Job; Gets Arrested
March 27, 2008 15:01
A Building Department crane inspector was arrested and charged with lying about inspecting the crane accident that killed seven people, injured dozens and caused millions of dollars in property damage. On March 3, a call was made to the Building Department... (Read Article)
Construction Site Accidents Continue to Rise
March 26, 2008 14:59
The owner of the company that manages the New York construction site that killed ? people and injured ?, called last week's incident a freak accident; however, crane disasters are nothing new. According to the New York City Department of Buildings there were... (Read Article)
