The So-Called “Fatal Four” Account for Almost Two-Thirds of Construction Site Fatalities It’s common knowledge that working on a residential or commercial construction project can be one of the most dangerous vocations in the world. You’re often working high above the ground, and you’re around power tools, heavy equipment, ladders and scaffolding. In studies done […]
Third Party Actions for Construction Site Injuries
January 3, 2018 by
When you’ve been hurt on a construction site, your first course of action will often be to file a workers’ compensation claim. In many instances, that will be your “exclusive remedy,” which means that your only recourse to recover monetary damages for your losses is through the New Jersey workers’ compensation system. There are, however, […]
The Most Deadly Construction Site Accidents
September 12, 2017 by
The Fatal Four Accidents that Cause Most Construction Site Deaths If you work in the construction industry, no one has to tell you it’s a dangerous occupation—in fact, the most deadly job in the country, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Statistics gathered by OSHA show that nearly 1,000 construction workers lost their […]
Construction Site Product Liability Claims
May 31, 2017 by
One of the principal causes of injury on construction sites is tied to dangerous or defective products, including tools, machines, equipment and building materials. When you have been injured because of exposure to or the malfunction of a product, there are a number of legal theories that you can use to pursue damages: Negligent manufacturing—This […]
The Most Common Types of Construction Accidents
October 12, 2016 by
It’s common knowledge that working on a residential or commercial construction project is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Statistics indicate that one of every 25 construction workers in America will sustain a non-fatal injury this year. Though general contractors and owners are aware of the risks and have a duty to […]
