Falls and struck-by incidents continue to be among the leading causes of traumatic injuries and deaths on construction sites across the United States. Safety experts and regulators consistently warn that these incidents are largely preventable when proper safety planning, training, and protections are implemented. Each spring, national safety campaigns organized…
A wall collapse at a construction site on Jefferson Street near Central Avenue in Bushwick has left two families facing unimaginable hardship. One 47-year-old worker lost his life. A 40-year-old worker was critically injured when rubble from a neighboring building’s foundation collapsed into a trench where the men were performing…
The 2025 Year in Review documents another extraordinary year for the NYC personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, marked by record-setting verdicts, precedent-shaping settlements, and litigation that advanced safety and accountability across New York. Throughout 2025, the firm secured results in cases involving catastrophic…
Transportation-related incidents remain one of the most dangerous hazards facing construction workers today. According to data published by The Center for Construction Research and Training, transportation incidents accounted for more than one-third of all occupational fatalities in construction in 2023. These incidents occur both on and off public roadways, often…
A partial building collapse in the Bronx on Monday, January 12, 2026, prompted an emergency response from city officials and renewed scrutiny of demolition safety practices. According to authorities, the incident occurred at 57 East Burnside Avenue, near Walton Avenue, when part of a building wall gave way and collapsed…
The weeks immediately following the holidays are a peak period for personal injury claims in New York. As normal routines resume, hazardous winter conditions, increased traffic, and post-holiday fatigue combine to create a surge in preventable accidents. January consistently sees a rise in claims tied to negligence that property owners,…
By the NYC Construction Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Recently, a fellow construction worker lost his life on a major New York City tunnel project. The death of 52-year-old Jorge Sanchez, who reportedly had worked a 35-hour shift just days before his fatal fall,…
A fatal construction accident in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, has placed the spotlight squarely on the property owner’s failure to maintain a safe structure. Following the collapse of a parapet wall that killed a 58-year-old worker, New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) inspectors documented severe façade defects at the one-story…
Two men were injured Monday morning when an industrial conveyor belt collapsed at Earth Tech Recycling in Oceanside, Long Island. Emergency responders from Nassau County rescued both victims, ages 62 and 68, after they became trapped beneath the heavy machinery. The 62-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken by the…
By the NYC Construction Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf As of July 1, 2025, construction workers across New York City must carry the new Worker Wallet Card to perform certain specialized tasks or operate designated equipment. This change impacts workers, forepersons, and contractors…