Construction work can be a dangerous business. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred on construction sites. Accidents at constructions sites are all too frequent …
Since Donald Trump took office in 2017, there has been a decline in the number of inspectors working for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Because of Trump’s efforts to slow down the growth …
Many construction companies take safety very seriously. There are also many that don’t. Construction worker deaths in New York hit a 14-year high in 2016. A study put out by the New York Committee for …
New York law requires an owner, contractor or agency to provide proper safety devices to protect workers from the dangers associated with the risks of working at heights. This is true even if the worker …
New York law provides workers with the right to seek compensation for work-related injuries and illnesses. Although the law prohibits workers from suing their employer in this situation, it may be possible to file a …
The excavation and digging of trenches is one of the most hazardous activities in the construction industry. Workers must deal with the risk of cave-ins, falls, equipment accidents, and exposure to dangerous chemicals which cause …
Construction injuries and fatalities are on the rise in New York, highlighting the significant dangers these workers face every day.
These accidents are frequently caused by owners and contractors who violate the safety laws and …
Bonina & Bonina, P.C. is a team of five lawyers with over 95 years of combined experience representing injured New Yorkers, including those hurt on the job. We have the knowledge and expertise to evaluate …