As construction accident attorneys, we have witnessed firsthand the severe consequences that can arise from ill-fitting PPE: Inadequate Protection: PPE that does not fit properly may leave parts of the body exposed to hazards, rendering the equipment ineffective. Increased Accident Risk: Loose or oversized PPE can become entangled in machinery…
The latest data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on November 8, 2023, offers a nuanced view of workplace safety trends in the construction industry. While the rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses among construction workers declined slightly, the raw number of injuries rose, highlighting both progress…
Under a transformative Biden administration policy, hundreds of laborers have stepped out of the shadows, informing on unscrupulous employers and, in return, receiving something invaluable: legal work permits and protection from deportation. This policy, which focuses on protecting workplace whistleblowers and aiding prosecutors, has changed the lives of many, including…
As construction accident attorneys in New York, we have witnessed the devastating consequences of heat-related injuries among construction workers. The parents of Tim Barber, a young construction worker who tragically lost his life due to heat stroke on his second day at a new job Upstate NY, have been tirelessly…