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It’s unknown to your average American, but the rate of construction accidents in this country, and in New York especially, are somewhat frightening. The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics has published several studies regarding construction accidents over the last several years. The year 2003, one of the last years where statistics on construction accidents were available, presented the dispiriting facts that one of out every 10 construction workers suffered an injury in a construction accident. The statistics for New York construction accidents were little different. But what’s worse about New York is that the population density is so high. In such a state, the risk is magnified because commuters and passersby, not to mention construction workers themselves, are in particular risk as well. This means that the need for good, solid, experienced New York construction accident lawyers are magnified.

Digging into the statistics we can see that even though one of out ten New York construction workers may be involved in accidents each year, not all injuries are created equally. Thankfully most injuries are minor and may not result in any medical bills or missed work from the construction site. Those accidents that are a Continue reading ‘A Shaky Economy Magnifies the Need for Having a Good New York Construction Accident Lawyer’ »

The early part of the 20th Century saw the United States enjoy an unprecedented building boom, both for residential and commercial properties. This was obviously a benefit to the overall economy, as more people own homes and commercial property now than ever before. Owning property is one of the safest and most reliable investments available for many reasons, but there was also an upswing in one unfortunate variable in regards to this boom – a distinct rise in construction accidents.

Below is a look at some of the construction accidents that have occurred with alarming frequency in recent years, but you also need to understand that if you’ve been injured in a construction accident, you need to contact a construction injury lawyer as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation.

Construction Falls

Statistics compiled by the government show that on average, more than 1,200 construction workers are killed every year in the United States, and this industry also leads the way in terms of workplace injuries. The same statistical compilation that was formulated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the most common type of construction worker injury is the fall, and that makes sense.
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In the first week in May we get reminded of all the contributions women make to construction as Habitat for Humanity (HFH), with Lowe’s as a sponsor, promotes National Women Build Week. The reality is though that women are doing a lot of building for Habitat, all the time, and the bulk of it isn’t happening during that week.

Throughout the year women are building and repairing homes for those who might not be able to do it on their own. Since January HFH chapters in Virginia, Florida, New Jersey, and Georgia have been on building sprees that stretch into May. Chapters in Wisconsin finished up a stint at the end of March that started in February. Other chapters in Texas, Oregon, Maryland and Michigan start in the spring and build all the way through the fall and beyond.

That’s the volunteer side of women in construction and what many are probably not aware of is that while there is a solid and continuing effort underway to include more women in the construction workforce, there is an anomaly in the employment stats for women in the construction and mining sector.

At the end of 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there Continue reading ‘Women in construction work’ »