Seemingly everyday mishaps can turn deadly at a construction site. In November 2014, a worker was killed when he was struck by a tape measure that had been dropped 500 feet above him. If you ever wondered whether all that safety gear and worksite safety regulations made a difference, now you know. In New York, the provisions of the Scaffold Law
Some Examples of Frequently Asked Questions:
October 2, 2014
Q: My husband fell from a ladder at work, his boss told him to tell the hospital that he was injured at home, what should we do? A: Always tell your medical providers the truth. Medical records are admissible in court, and can be used against you, if your husband later decides to file a personal injury claim. Your husband's boss is trying to avoid
Construction Accident Lawyers; Pedestrian Safety
September 29, 2014
In May, a pedestrian walking through a Manhattan construction site was badly injured when a circular saw blade came loose and, still spinning through the air, ricocheted off a tree and hit the pedestrian in the leg. But for the tree, things could have been much worse. In January a pedestrian was injured when a wall collapsed at a Brooklyn
Old Injury from a Ladder Accident – What if a New Fall at Work Makes it Worse?
September 25, 2014
Q: A few years ago, I fell from a ladder while working and hurt my back. I went back to working, but last week I fell at work again when the ladder I was standing on collapsed. I only fell a few feet, but now my back is really bad, much worse than it ever was before. I did not talk to a New York ladder accident attorney the first time. Am I out of
Oresky Accident Lawyers Win for Injured Painters
September 22, 2014
A painter, applying sealant to the roof of a church, fell over the edge and was seriously injured. Another worker, sanding a wall while standing on the fourth rung of an A-frame ladder was injured when the ladder suddenly collapsed. What do these situations have in common? Make the right call, (718) 993-9999, and speak with an experienced accident
Oresky & Associates, pllc., New York Accident Attorneys Win $3.25 Million for Drywall Taper Injured in Scaffold Fall
September 17, 2014
A drywall taper, working on a scaffold, fell and seriously injured his shoulder and back when he lost his balance and fell off a baker's scaffold. The scaffold was put together without necessary guard rails. Drywall work can be dangerous, and contractors sometimes skimp on worker safety. Make the right call, (718) 993-9999, and speak with an
New York Construction Site Injuries – What If You Contributed to the Accident?
May 30, 2014
If you have been hurt on a construction site n New York, and you know that you could, or maybe should have done things differently, you may have questions or concerns about whether you still have any right to recover compensation for your injuries. Your employer may have failed to provide adequate scaffolding or ladders, but you compounded the
Construction Worker Suffers Serious Injuries After Plummeting Down Elevator Shaft
March 13, 2014
On January 23, 2013, a construction worker suffered serious injuries after falling 12 feet down an elevator shaft while building the NYPD's new police academy in Queens. Luckily, several members of the NYPD's Emergency Services Unit were nearby and able to pull the injured construction worker out of the shaft within just a few minutes to save his
Injuries From Falling Objects At Construction Sites
April 24, 2012
New York Labor Law §240(1) requires owners and general contractors to provide a safe place to work and to protect workers from sustaining injury due to falling objects. The New York Courts have recognized the danger to workers when objects are not properly lifted, lowered, or secured in place to prevent injury. The Courts have held building owners
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