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Carr Maloney P.C.

When is an injured worker’s own conduct a defense to liability under New York’s Scaffold Law?

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In a recently published opinion, the Appellate Division, Second Department, upheld a Suffolk County Supreme Court decision granting summary judgment in favor of an injured bridge worker who slipped backwards off a scaffold...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

2019 Construction Conference Insights: Minimizing Liability When Accidents Happen

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Three Ward and Smith attorneys discussed how construction companies could reduce their risk of accidents and limit their liability—an essential consideration for an industry where the work carries inherent risks....more

Snell & Wilmer

Legal Accountability and Construction Accidents: Investigating, Reporting and Engaging Outside Counsel

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Construction accidents are inevitable, even for clients who implement and enforce a meticulous safety plan on a project. Despite best intentions and protections afforded to contractors, employees, subcontractors, vendors and...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Construction Sites - Hazards to the Public

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Construction Site Dangers - Construction sites abound not only in South Florida but also across the state and throughout the country. Residential communities are being built and so are shopping plazas to serve them....more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

It’s National Safety Month—Does Your Safety Manual Measure Up?

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June is National Safety Month, so it’s a good time for operators to step back and take a hard look at their respective safety policies. Not only is this important for employee safety, it can also have a significant impact on...more

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