On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Sep 27, 2017 | Construction Injuries
Construction injuries in New York City and elsewhere often put an injured worker in a position of reliance on workers’ compensation benefits. The family may have to struggle to maintain its prior standard of living after a key member suffers construction...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Aug 31, 2017 | Construction Injuries
The number of accidents that occur on building sites in New York City has been the subject of many discussions and calls for increased compliance with safety regulations and more employee training. Construction workers in New York have been dying at an unacceptable...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Aug 27, 2017 | Construction Injuries
Construction workers in New York will likely face excavation hazards on almost every project. Trenches are some of the most dangerous places in which to work. Many construction company owners disregard the safety regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Aug 8, 2017 | Construction Injuries
Elevator accidents involving construction workers are fairly common in New York City. These often occur with new systems being installed and tested in new construction, or they can sometimes occur under various circumstances in older buildings. Construction injuries...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Jul 28, 2017 | Construction Injuries
New York City continues to enjoy a period where construction work is booming. Despite the positive economic news that comes with that fact, there is always an increase of construction injuries at the same time. At the height of the increased work activities, employers...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Jun 30, 2017 | Construction Injuries
Multiple people risked their lives at a rescue operation in New York City on a recent Tuesday afternoon. Three workers suffered construction injuries in a partial collapse of a building in Queens. After using every piece of equipment on the FDNY rig, firefighters...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Jun 26, 2017 | Construction Injuries
There are probably numerous things you enjoy about your construction job. Maybe you like the physical labor, working outdoors and the good people who work alongside you. Hopefully, you make good money to enable you to support your family. Obviously, there are things...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Jun 1, 2017 | Construction Injuries
Construction sites in New York City and elsewhere sometimes involve the collapse of part or all of a building that is under construction. This happened in another state recently when an apartment complex unit under construction collapsed, injuring 13 workers. In the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | May 18, 2017 | Construction Injuries
One of the cardinal rules of workers’ compensation is that the employee cannot sue the employer. As a trade-off, claims are supposed to be paid quickly and without hassle, regardless of fault. Regarding construction injuries and related mishaps, that premise...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Sher, Herman, Bellone & Tipograph | Apr 10, 2017 | Construction Injuries
Construction workers generally endure a high-risk factor for on-the-job injuries. Regarding the incidence of construction injuries in New York City and elsewhere, a lot may depend on whether the employer imposes sufficient safety protections at the worksite. Studies...