TOWN OF FISHKILL, NY – A man was killed in a construction accident in the hamlet of Glenham early Wednesday morning, the Mid Hudson News reports. Town of Fishkill Police say that the accident occurred at a construction site near Old Town Road and Washington Avenue at around 7 a.m., when an unnamed 38-year-old man was crushed under a heavy piece
Rights of Roofers Injured In Fall Accidents
January 24, 2020If you or a loved one has been injured in a roofing accident, you need an experienced attorney by your side to help you through the difficult legal system ahead. New York Labor Law 240(1) protects those working on a roof who suffer a fall due to a failure to have proper protection. Contractors, employers and commercial owners are responsible to
Work Injury Deaths by State Interactive Graphic
November 17, 2019
Unfortunately, deaths on worksites are a common occurrence across the country however some states have more deaths on job sites than others. We used data from OSHA and the US Department of Labor to figure out what states had the most deaths on job sites from the most recent available data. Construction sites are dangerous places, not only for
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
10 Tips to Avoid Being Injured at Work
February 28, 2017
Whether you work in an office or at a construction site, safety should be your number one priority. Oresky & Associates, pllc. would like to give you the following safety tips: Be Aware Of Your Surroundings – Know the particular hazards of your job or workplace. Once you've learned these risks, you are able to keep clear of potential
New York’s Scaffolding Law Holds Property Owners and Contractors Liable when Construction Workers are injured by Falling Objects
September 20, 2016
New York's Labor Law # 240 and 241 protects construction workers who are injured at buildings, on sidewalk bridges, scaffolds, ladders, and other areas of construction sites. It applies to injuries when workers fall, or are hit by falling objects which were being hoisted or should have been secured during the construction process. According to New
Worker falls from Sidewalk Bridge and wins $7,500,000* Settlement for accident claim under New York’s “Scaffold Law;” Oresky Law Firm Client was injured during construction
June 27, 2016
A sidewalk bridge installer was injured and fell approximately 20 feet when a 2×4 that he was leaning on snapped. The New York Labor Law establishes that property owners and general contractors have the legal responsibility to operate and maintain a safe workplace for workers engaged in construction, repair, and/or demolition activities. New York
Oresky & Associates, pllc. Construction Accident Lawyers Know Bad Weather Makes Construction More Dangerous
October 20, 2014
Construction accident attorneys know that the work just gets more dangerous in winter. Even with wind and ice, the work doesn't stop and the danger of falls from ladders and scaffolds or other construction accidents gets worse. Workers may slip and fall on snow or ice at a construction site. Construction workers on roofs may be doubly exposed
