On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Nov 30, 2018 | Construction Accidents
The family of a 44-year-old man who was killed in a construction accident in New York on Nov. 21 has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The family members, who were joined at a press conference by Brooklyn Borough President Eric...
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Nov 15, 2018 | Construction Accidents
A series of construction accidents in New York City sparked a change in the law and requirements imposed on construction companies. In many cases, the accidents were caused by situations that would have been prevented if proper workplace safety procedures were...
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Nov 12, 2018 | Construction Accidents
The construction industry poses a wide range of hazards to employees. In New York, workers can be at risk for everything from repetitive motion injuries to electrocution to exposure to dangerous chemicals. OSHA has regulations in place to help prevent such accidents....
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Nov 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Brooklyn construction often involves building up as much as it does building out. This forces workers to spend lots of time on scaffolding. Working at height isn’t something everyone can do. It takes patience and know-how to work safely from great heights. Here...