On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you work in construction in New York, you know that many of these projects are vertical. Tall buildings are common in this area, and you may find yourself working from heights on a regular basis. Your job may come with certain inherent risks, but that does not mean...
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
More people die working in construction than any other industry in New York state. With all the dangerous equipment and the immense height of some worksites, shouldn’t protecting workers like you bet the number on focus? Safety groups are worried that standards...
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Jan 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
It has been a dangerous year for New York City construction workers. According to Crain’s New York, more than 650 accidents and injuries have occurred on construction sites through October. This outpaces the 2017 totals and are the highest numbers seen since...
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...
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
2018 has been a fruitful year for the Big Apple’s construction industry. From January to May, New York had a building boom and had activity worth over $15 billion, which is almost double the amount of the second place in construction starts, Dallas-Fort Worth....
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
The New York City construction worker is one of the iconic images of the American working class. These hard-working individuals are the backbone that keeps the city standing upright, as well as the force that keeps it expanding. Construction is a physical job that...
On behalf of Chopra & Nocerino, LLP | Aug 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
When a business faces a deadly problem, common sense says that it would quickly find a way to keep its workers safe. However, the construction industry has not yet achieved this feat. Falling from ladders, scaffolding or roofs can cause serious injuries for...
