Within the past two years, a total of 33 construction workers have been killed on worksites throughout New York City. The fact that close to three dozen fatalities occurred in just a two-year period prompted an investigation by I-Team 33 into efforts that are being made by lawmakers to try to better protect workers.  NBC New York reported on the serious problems causing construction worker deaths, as well as on the steps being taken to try to help stop fatalities. While some of the efforts to stop worker deaths on construction site have broad support, other legislation that is being proposed is more controversial.  Unfortunately,

Construction worker deaths have been on the rise in New York City, with more building projects leading to more fatal injuries. When a construction worker is killed or hurt on-the-job, New York construction accident lawyers should be consulted to provide help. Benefits may be available for work-injuries and wrongful death on-the-job, regardless of whether negligence did or did not play a role in the worker’s accident. As construction death rates have risen, various proposals have been made to make worksites safer for construction professionals and to ensure that companies are not jeopardizing the health and safety of staff members.  Now, new legislation was passed by