Just a few weeks before the New Year, a scaffold collapsed on December 16, 2011, closing West 14th Street in Chelsea. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but too often these kinds of accidents result in serious injuries, indeed. Builders can face serious penalties if they fail to ensure that workers are safe during construction, and [...]
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All Arizona construction accident lawyers know that those who work in the construction industry work in one of the most hazardous industries in the workplace. While it is required by law that construction sites are made safe for those who work at the sites, many companies choose to overlook the rules and regulations. Unfortunately, this [...]
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On Wednesday, September 14th, eleven people were rushed to the hospital following the collapse of a 50 foot by 50 foot section of scaffolding at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. This resulted in all northbound traffic from Mexico being shut down according to the Los Angeles Times. Upon collapsing, the scaffolding trapped 15 vehicles; [...]
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