In 1984, a worker named Andre Stute fell 28 feet from the roof of a building on a construction site. The person at fault for his injuries was the general contractor, who did not implement the necessary safety measures on the construction site. Stute’s case went all...
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Third-Party Liability
Ladder accidents aren’t only tied to safety equipment
Construction workers face countless hazards during every shift. From the risk of toxic exposure and being struck by falling debris to crush injuries and vehicle accidents, construction workers can suffer life-changing injuries no matter the scope of the job or the...
Is the manufacturer responsible for your power tool injury?
Construction accidents can come in various severities and circumstances. From ladder falls and scaffolding collapse to toxic exposure and shock injuries, workers can be harmed numerous ways on every shift, on every job. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a third...
When a crane operator decides to use a cellphone on the job
With work colleagues like this, you really need to stay alert and on your toes. On the other side of the nation in New York, a crane operator working on a 12-story apartment building received his comeuppance for a major safety violation that could have proven...
Construction site injuries caused by a negligent third-party
Construction work is an inherently dangerous profession with significant hazards lurking around every corner on every shift. From ladder falls and structure collapses to repetitive stress and toxic exposure, working on a construction site can lead to devastating...
What safety measures are necessary to prevent falls?
It is no secret that working in construction involves a high risk to workers. For years, studies have found the construction industry to be one of the most dangerous across the board. And anyone who works in the construction industry knows that falls are one of the...
How Do Injury Claims Work For The Undocumented?
Those at construction sites understand how undocumented workers are treated differently than other workers. They may be made to do work and tasks that unionized workers wouldn’t be asked to do. They may be operating in hazardous conditions with few safety precautions...
What is third-party liability in the context of work accidents?
After a workplace accident, many workers are confused about what their options are regarding compensation. In most cases, the answer is simply filing a workers’ compensation claim. But for workers injured under certain conditions, there is a second legal option: a...