Some of the most serious work accidents are construction related. Oresky & Associates, pllc has extensive experience with construction site accident lawsuits. Our firm was recently successful in obtaining a $4.8 million verdict for an undocumented drywall worker from Ecuador who suffered serious injuries when scaffolding he was working on
Electrician Falls From Roof during New York Construction, Accident Lawyers Settles for $6 Million
April 16, 2019Falls are one of the most frequently occurring types of construction accidents. Fortunately for the people who work in these dangerous areas, New York’s Labor Laws provides strong protections for workers—and to protect their rights after a job-site injury. $6 Million Dollar New York Construction Accident Settlement A Brooklyn electrician
Bronx Security Guard Killed by Falling Glass at Construction Site
June 8, 2018
A Bronx security guard died after a piece of glass tipped over and fell on him at his workplace in Midtown, Manhattan on May 26, reports News 12 in the Bronx. The New York Fire Department responded to a call for a construction-related accident at 10:30 a.m. Harry Ramnauth was rushed to Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital after an 8-foot by 14-foot
New York City Construction Worker’s Eye Injury Lawsuit Results in $1.5 Million Settlement
March 5, 2018
Oresky & Associates, pllc., construction accident lawyers, representing accident victims for over 25 years. Call us for a free consultation at 718-993-9999. New York law says that you, as a construction worker, are entitled to a safe workplace. The project's general contractor and the site's owner have a legal duty to provide construction
NY Court Enters Liability Judgment in Favor of a Construction Worker Hurt by a Chunk of Falling ‘Sludge
March 5, 2018
Oresky & Associates, pllc., construction accident lawyers, representing accident victims for over 25 years. Call us for a free consultation at 718-993-9999. There can be numerous different ways that you can get hurt while working at your construction job. Statistics show that falling objects are the second-most common source of
Safety Statistics Show that Construction Remains One of the Riskiest Jobs to Work
February 12, 2018
Oresky & Associates, pllc., construction accident lawyers, representing accident victims for over 25 years. Call us for a free consultation at 718-993-9999. The federal government has compiled its workplace safety statistics for 2016, and, once again, construction was among the most dangerous workplaces in America. After several years of
How the State’s Industrial Regulations Can Help You Succeed in Your New York Construction Accident Case
February 12, 2018
Oresky & Associates, pllc., construction accident lawyers, representing accident victims for over 25 years, call us for a free consultation at 718-993-9999. If you've been hurt working at a construction site, you may know that you should be entitled to receive some sort of compensation for your injuries. You may not know, however, how much
Using Proof of OSHA Violations to Strengthen Your New York Construction Accident Case
January 1, 2018
To schedule your free case evaluation, call us at 718-993-9999 or contact us online. We serve workers throughout the NYC area, as well as on Long Island and in Westchester County. Successfully pursuing a construction injury case can involve multiple steps along the way. Your case may involve obtaining various pieces of evidence that may help in
Construction Workers Die on the Same Day in Separate Workplace Accidents in Manhattan
December 15, 2017
Construction work is dangerous. Contractors and project owners are required by the law to provide workers with proper protection including safety harnesses and life lines. Too often, unfortunately, those responsible don't do everything they ought to do to protect workers, which makes the work even more risky. Whether the reason is speed,
Scaffolding Accidents, What You Need to Know
November 30, 2017
The collapse of a scaffold, or a fall from scaffolding, can have serious consequences. If you have been injured in a scaffold accident, you need an experienced scaffold accident lawyer. The steps you take immediately after a scaffold accident can have a significant impact on your ability to pay for your medical expenses and seek lost wages through
