Construction Accidents

All workers in New York, including those working on construction sites, are protected under the Labour Law, which ensures safe working conditions and provides compensation to those who suffer a workplace injury. Construction workers in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, steelwork, steamfitting, labourers, bricklaying, painting and related trades are protected by the regulations covered […]

Chemical exposure refers to contact with toxic substances that present hazards and risks to humans as a result of carelessness or negligence. All people, especially construction workers, are exposed to toxic chemicals every day. Many of the substances considered “safe,” such as medicines, household cleaning products, agricultural solutions or construction products, can include components that […]

How to avoid accidents in construction? World Day for Safety and Health at Work promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases worldwide. Occupational hazards in construction put the sector in a leading position compared to other industries. For that reason, safety and health measures can help reduce the number of work-related deaths and injuries. There are a […]

Construction workers in New York City face some of the most dangerous working conditions in the country. Many of these hazards result from the failure of employers and other contractors to meet federal safety standards. This means two things: (1) many accidents on construction sites are preventable; (2) when accidents do occur, construction companies and […]

Lifting Materials Require Specific Considerations In New York there are laws written specifically to protect construction workers. If they lift materials, the law says that those materials must be lifted safely so that nothing falls off. If you or someone you know has been injured on a construction site call Gorayeb & Associates at 646-906-9897 for a […]

An Ecuadorian worker receives $6.5 million in compensation at a construction site for being hit by a vehicle while working on a demolition. The worker’s attorney Christopher Gorayeb sued the driver of the vehicle and the owner of the building and the construction company in charge of the demolition for not following safety measures and […]

Construction Sites Must Keep Free of Holes and Debris to Avoid Accidents In New York there are laws written specifically to protect construction workers. The law protects workers from tripping hazards. If you or someone you know has been injured on a construction site call Gorayeb & Associates at 646-906-9897 for a free consultation.

In 2014, 15 workers died in construction accidents. New York – Unfortunately, construction accidents continue to cause numerous deaths among Hispanics and immigrants in New York State. One study revealed that Latinos suffer many more accidents than other workers in the same industry. In 2014, up to 15 people lost their lives while working in construction. The […]

The headlines say it all: “Young Hispanic Construction Workers Most Vulnerable in U.S.,” “Hispanics Most Vulnerable to Construction Injuries,” and “Latino Worker Mortality Rate Rises; Industry Disagrees with Solutions. Statistics show that Hispanics and Latinos working in construction in New York City and across the country are more likely than their co-workers to be injured […]

Construction industry groups recently filed a lawsuit in federal court to block new safety standards related to silica dust exposure. The new standards require employers to do more to protect their workers from exposure hazards, and represent the first update to OSHA’s silica dust exposure standards in nearly 50 years. Exposure to crystalline silica – […]