Construction Accidents in New York

NEW YORK, NY, June 24, 2011

Overall spending on construction in New York declined by 12 percent last year, according to a study released by the New York Building Congress and reviewed by New York construction accident lawyer David Perecman.

In the same period of time, the number of construction jobs dropped more than 15 percent.

As construction work has slowed, so have the number of construction site deaths and injuries. There was a 28% decrease in construction-related accidents in New York City in 2010 compared to 2009, reported the city Buildings Department. New York construction accident lawyer Perecman believes the decline in construction site injuries and deaths can be attributed mostly to economic factors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics supports this belief.

"You can't get injured on the construction job if you're not working," said the New York construction accident lawyer.

According to the Department of Buildings, in 2010 there were 157 reported construction accidents compared to 218 in 2009. Four 2010 construction accidents resulted in the death of a construction worker, a 78 percent decrease in fatal construction accidents from 2008.

In addition to the recession, the drop in construction site injuries can be attributed to stricter safety standards, increased safety programs, and greater industry member awareness.

"Despite the decline in construction accident injuries and deaths in New York," construction accident lawyer Perecman said, "construction workers should still be alert to and aware of the potential safety hazards and safety concerns on the job."

Many times, construction accidents can be prevented with more workplace training and greater commitment to safety on the job site. Deadlines, time constraints, and a lackadaisical attitude often are contributing factors to a number of preventable construction accidents.

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