Monthly Archives: April 2013
Forklift Accidents Continue Despite Safety Rules
Two accidents involving forklifts took two lives in New York in the same week. On March 23, according to the Star Gazette, a man was killed when a forklift struck him at National Pipe &...
Electrical Accidents and Compensation
A cable employee who was shocked by an electrified fence is suing the property owner, Fox News commentator Andrew Napolitano. According to a report on mycentraljersey.com, the worker was on Napolitano’s property in 2009 to...
Mays Landing Construction Worker Falls to Death
Falls are the leading cause of death on construction work sites. While there are numerous other dangers in the construction industry, falls make up the biggest risk. No matter how tall the building you are...
Safety Rules Aim to Protect Workers from Falling Objects
When you are building the tallest residential building in New York City, you must be especially mindful of safety standards. According to the real estate website The Real Deal, a 30-year-old man was taken to...
INJURED CONSTRUCTION WORKER RECEIVES SUBSTANTIAL SETTLEMENT UNDER NEW YORK LABOR LAW CLAIMS
By: Robert P. Valletti, Esq. ————- Richard Winograd, a partner at the law firm of Ginarte Gonzalez & Winograd, reached a $1,650,000 settlement on March 25, 2013 in the United States District Court for the...
Lockout Devices Critical for Worker Safety
A New Jersey recycling company was recently fined $70,070 after a worker lost six fingers in an accident at a recycling transfer station, Waste Management World reported. The company has been fined $700,000 over the...
Electrical Injuries on Construction Sites
Throughout New York and New Jersey it often appears as though construction never ends. Whether the project involves new construction, demolition or rehabilitation, chances are that electrical work will be required. Construction workers who work...
