Protecting Your Rights in New Jersey If you work on any type of high-rise construction, chances are good that you've been on a ladder or scaffolding for your job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that two of every … [Read more...]
Construction Site Product Liability Claims
Residential and commercial construction sites are among the most dangerous places in the country to work. One of the common causes of these types of injuries is a dangerous or defective product, what the law refers to as "product liability." Under … [Read more...]
The Fatal Four—The Most Common Fatal Construction Accidents
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous places in America to work, with almost 20 jobsite deaths a week. According to OSHA statistics, more than 900 construction workers were killed on the job in 2015, with nearly two-thirds of those … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Rights after a Construction Site Injury
It's well-known, and U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics confirm, that working on a residential or commercial construction site is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. According to reports, nearly seven million construction site injuries … [Read more...]
Falls from Ladders and Scaffolding at Construction Sites
On nearly every construction site, even single story buildings, workers must climb ladders and often have to work on scaffolding. Unfortunately, one of the principal causes of injury at work is falls from ladders or scaffolding. In 2013 alone, nearly … [Read more...]
Electrocutions at Construction Sites
The Risk of Electrocution at a Construction Site In terms of risk of death on a construction site, electrocution (8.6%) comes in third, behind falls (37%) and falling objects (10%). Faulty electrical wiring, components or equipment are among the top … [Read more...]
Construction Site Workplace Accidents Often Lead to Death
A construction site is one of the most dangerous places to work in the United States. Fortunately, New Jersey labor laws protect construction site workers, by requiring construction companies to inspect each site and implement a vast number of … [Read more...]
CAUTION – ROAD WORK AHEAD
The Construction industry is dangerous; in fact, it is one of the leading professions for workplace injuries. Vehicles are dangerous; with 5.4 million police reported accidents in 2011. So the chances are good that if you work in roadway … [Read more...]