Any job requiring workers to go on active roadways is extremely dangerous. Even with road closures, lookouts and reflective clothing, workers are killed on the job on a regular basis. According to a recent news article from WTNH, roadwork crews from across New England showed up at the funeral of…
According to a recent report from NY1, an elevator mechanic fell to his death while on the job. He was working in a luxury tower building on the Upper West Side in New York at the time of fatal workplace accident. One resident interviewed couldn’t believe what happened as she…
There is a lot of work that goes into setting up a major event like the Super Bowl and that means a lot of workers are on hand. With such a large production, it is an unfortunate reality that some of those workers will be injured. Tragically, it is being…
An employee was recently killed at a large Chicago-area baking company that produces many of the hot dog buns, hamburger buns and bread products consumed in the U.S. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, this worker had been employed at the company for the past six years. He was trying to…
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency that monitors and enforces adherence to worker safety regulations. According to a recent news article in the
Earlier this year, a fire raged in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. The building that burned was adjacent to a location where welders were attempting to repair a section of metal railing. It was a windy March day, and sparks from the welding machine quickly caused the building next…
According to a recent article from My Edmonds News, a construction worker in Washington was killed in an on-the-job injury. According to witnesses, the man was working in a ditch with a compressed air tool when he hit an electrical line. Witnesses heard a loud bang that may have been…
According to a recent article in the Metro West Daily News, a construction worker has died from his injuries sustained during employment at a job site in Framingham, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. Witness are reporting the decedent was working at a university campus when he fell about 20 feet.…
Our workplace accident lawyers understand that sometimes clients may be able to file a civil lawsuit in addition to their workers’ compensation claim. A story from 7 News Boston discusses a truly horrific rape and stabbing of a teacher while she was at work. This teacher was employed by the…
Our workplace injury attorneys would like to take the opportunity to thank the many brave first responders and emergency personnel this Fourth of July weekend. While most Americans have the day off from work and are having a relaxing and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend, many emergency personnel and first…