In this episode, attorney Chris Gorayeb lays out five common, preventable types of negligence that lead to construction worker deaths or life changing injuries, based on the kinds of cases that show up in his office. He opens with a blunt point: construction is dangerous, but a large share of catastrophic incidents are not random, they come from contractors ignoring OSHA rules and basic safety practices to save time and money. He then breaks down the five major negligence patterns: missing or inadequate fall protection, unsecured tools or materials that strike workers below, unsafe machinery practices including lack of guards and untrained operators, electrical hazards caused by ignored lockout and tagout procedures and poor inspection, and chemical and dust exposure from improper labeling, training, and protective equipment. Throughout, the episode emphasizes what workers should demand on site, what to document when conditions are unsafe, and what steps to take after an injury, including medical care, reporting, preserving evidence, contacting OSHA, and hiring an attorney who truly handles New York construction law, not a general personal injury shop.

About Gorayeb & Associates, P.C.
Founded in 1981, Gorayeb & Associates, P.C. is one of New York's leading personal injury law firms, specializing in construction accident litigation. The firm has represented more than 12,000 injured workers and secured over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements. The firm provides bilingual legal services and free community education to immigrant and working-class communities across the five boroughs.

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