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In 2004, there were approximately 400,000 nonfatal workplace injuries on construction sites, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Many employees are injured on the job every day, especially in the construction industry. Construction sites are extremely dangerous places, and since injuries are commonplace, construction laborers need and deserve extra safety protection to prevent serious injuries.
Construction work usually involves working with heavy duty equipment and materials, and a construction accident can lead to severe injury and even the loss of a job. Should an injury occur, there are laws that exist to help injured ironworkers, carpenters, roofers, and other construction workers receive monetary damages. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law in New York can provide you with an ironworker and carpenter lawyer who will defend your legal rights. We have more than 60 years of experience in seeking out all liable parties in construction accidents, whether it is the general contractor, subcontractor, or manufacturer of defective equipment who is to blame. Contact our personal injury law firm today for a free and confidential case review.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the construction industry is ranked among the highest for fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries. An average of 28,570 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses were reported each year among carpenter workers between 1991 and 2001.
Making up the largest percentage of employees in the construction industry, carpenter workers are involved in a wide range of activities, including the construction, installation, repair, and remodeling of wooden structures and fixtures. It is the responsibility of their employers to follow safety regulations during each of these activities and to make sure that each worker has undergone adequate formal safety training. However, when employers or even equipment manufacturers fail to do so, it can result in serious work-related injuries for carpenters.
Carpenter workers risk sustaining debilitating injuries such as lacerations or severed fingers and limbs while using defective power equipment and sharp tools. For example, a defective nail gun can explode or a carpenter can come into contact with a defective saw blade, causing serious personal injuries. Carpenter workers can also sustain slip-and-fall injuries while working on scaffolds or ladders or near unsafe floor openings at construction sites. Such slip-and-fall injuries are very common among carpenters and other construction workers and can result in traumatic brain injury or even wrongful death. Other injuries that carpenter workers can sustain include electrocution, muscle strain, eye injuries, medical conditions resulting from asbestos and lead exposure, and lung irritation from dust and chemicals.
At Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law in New York, we can provide you with a reputable carpenter lawyer who is dedicated to representing your best interests. We work to help you obtain monetary damages above and beyond workers' compensation for your work-related injuries. Personal injury damages can help pay for pain, suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability, and much more. We have the resources necessary to investigate your claim thoroughly and identify all parties responsible for your misfortune. If you or someone you know is a carpenter who has been injured on the job, contact our New York City law firm today for a free and confidential case evaluation.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ironworker occupations rate among the top ten most dangerous jobs in the United States. In 2005, iron and steel work was named the fourth most dangerous job, with 47 deaths for every 100,000 workers.
Ironworkers perform very important tasks at construction sites, erecting and installing steel beams to create the frameworks for commercial and residential buildings. Since their work involves a great deal of climbing and balancing in high places, ironworkers use safety devices such as nets and scaffolds for protection. Yet despite these attempts at increasing safety, ironworkers face a high risk of sustaining severe work-related injuries. In fact, an ironworker is the most likely of all in the trade occupations to become injured on a construction site.
Since most ironworkers work in extremely high places, they face a huge risk of falling from elevated heights. According to the Center to Protect Workers' Rights, ironworkers are most often injured by fall injuries, and are more likely than workers in any other trade to be fatally injured from a fall. An ironworker can trip over equipment on the rebar grid or slip and fall from a faulty ladder or scaffold in a high place, resulting in a serious injury. Slip-and-fall injuries can lead to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or even wrongful death.
Ironworkers can also experience injuries from being struck by an object. Rebar can strike an ironworker in the head while it is being cut. Similarly, construction materials and equipment can fall from above and strike an ironworker in the head. Faulty power tools can also cause lacerations, contusions, fractures, and other painful injuries.
It is the responsibility of the employer to enforce safety compliance and follow government safety regulations. However, when the employer fails to do so, ironworker injuries can result. An employer can be held liable for work-related injuries if it is proven to have acted with disregard for the safety of its employees. An employer can also be held accountable for not supplying ironworkers with proper safety equipment. Similarly, manufacturers may be held liable for defective products or equipment that lacks proper safety labeling. At Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law, we utilize a variety of resources to help determine who is responsible for your mishap.
If you or someone you know has sustained work-related injuries as an ironworker, you may be entitled to compensation for pain, suffering, disability, medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Our New York firm can provide you with an ironworker lawyer who will represent your best interests and bring all liable parties to justice. Contact Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law for a free case review.
With a death rate of approximately 35 for every 100,000 workers, roofers are employed in the seventh most dangerous job in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ironworker and carpenter accidents are not the only causes of serious injuries that can occur at a construction site. Roofers also face a major risk of sustaining serious injuries or wrongful death from slip-and-fall accidents or from falling objects while not using proper safety equipment. Roofer injuries can be more severe than ironworker and carpenter injuries and may result in permanent, life-changing disabilities that can prevent the victim from ever being able to return to work. Fortunately, there are laws designed to protect roofers and other construction workers should they fall or be injured by a falling object. In addition to receiving workers' compensation, the law states that roofers may also be entitled to receive financial damages for pain and permanent injury if part of the responsibility rests with an employer, general contractor, or building owner for failing to provide proper safety equipment.
The attorneys at Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law have numerous resources available to assist in building your roofer injury case. We take time to investigate every possible responsible party in your case thoroughly to make sure that justice is served and that you receive the compensatory damages that you are entitled to.
Our attorneys have been helping victims injured on the job secure maximum compensation for over 60 years. To receive a confidential case evaluation at our New York firm with an experienced ironworker or carpenter lawyer, contact Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law today. We can help you recoup monetary damages for medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering.