Construction Injuries

Construction-site Injuries Can be Catastrophic

Construction site injuries vary greatly based on the type of work being performed and the circumstances surrounding the environment and the individual affected. Although many construction injuries are minor, serious consequences must not be overlooked. Traumatic injuries and even death may result form the negligence of coworkers, the failure to follow established safety procedures, or defective equipment.

The following is a lengthy list of the possible injuries construction workers… Continue reading

Construction worker hurt in fall at Curtis High School; injuries not life-threatening

Construction worker hurt in fall at Curtis High School; injuries not life-threatening
Advance file photoThe Curtis High School pool shown in this 2004 file photo.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Emergency officials responded to Curtis High School this afternoon, where a construction worker was reportedly injured after a fall. The worker fell into the…

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Accident Claims After Suffering a Construction Injury

The construction industry in the UK is said to be one of the safest in Europe. However you are six times more likely to be killed in the construction industry than in any other employment sector. A third of all work fatalities happen in the construction industry sector. One of the reasons behind this is because there is a large physical demand in the construction industry meaning if health and… Continue reading