Construction workers in New Jersey face many risks for accidents on the job. In fact, construction is considered one of the most dangerous fields to work in. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, there are four types of accidents that cause...
Construction Worker Accidents
What is a third-party worker injury claim?
Workers injured on the job may appreciate New Jersey's status as a "no-fault" workers' compensation. Negligence need not factor into any requirements for a claim. What if negligence, specifically third-party negligence, played a role in the injury? The injured worker...
How can you avoid falls in construction?
New Jersey construction workers like you face many unique risks on the job. Fall injuries can happen to anyone at any job, but you face a disproportionate risk of them. Fall injuries can also end up more severe in construction due to the heights you work at. Are there...
NYC Construction accident leaves 1 dead
Construction sites are usually a common presence in New Jersey and the surrounding areas, such as the five boroughs of New York City. These locales often see significant growth with the construction of new buildings and roads, and scaffoldings, trenches and cranes are...
Construction workers face many dangers on the job
According to the federal Department of Labor, around 6 million people are employed in the construction industry. This population makes up about 4% of all workers across the nation, but surprisingly, construction workers suffer a disproportionate number of on-the-job...
Know your rights following a construction site accident
Residents of Burlington County are used to seeing orange barrels on the roads this time of year, as well as cranes, forklifts and scaffolding around construction sites. However, most people can appreciate that whether they are repaving a street or building a home,...
What are common causes of construction accidents?
Now that spring is here in Burlington County and summer is on its way, residents of the state can expect to see more orange barrels on the roads and the erection of new buildings and other construction projects. While maintaining our infrastructure systems and...
How does OSHA regulate scaffolds at construction sites?
Scaffolds are a common sight on many major construction projects in Burlington County. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 65 percent of construction workers often perform their job duties on scaffolds at great...
What are common injuries that befall construction workers?
As it may already be known to construction workers and their families, construction is a dangerous industry to work in. Just how dangerous? In 2009, of the 3.3 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses reported in 2009 to the Center for Disease Control, more than nine...