Last February, a 38-year-old was killed while walking to work when a crane collapsed. There were 40 MPH winds on the day of the crane collapse as a storm approached.  The crash is under investigation, but in light of the tragic incident, new regulations were put into place in order to try to reduce the chances of a serious accident involving cranes on construction sites.  In addition to new regulations being added, an old city law dating back to 1968 also started to be enforced whereas before the rule was mostly ignored. Now, construction groups want the enforcement of the rule to end, and want

Construction spending is reaching record highs in New York. This is good news. However, with more construction going on within New York City and surrounding areas, there is likely to be an increase in the total number of construction workers who get hurt or who are killed while doing their jobs. If injuries occur on construction sites, including fatal injuries, victims or their families should consult with a New York workers’ compensation law firm to discover what options may be available to them. A Rise in Construction Traditionally Causes More Accidents According to Bloomberg, construction spending within New York City is expected to increase 26