An Illinois construction company was recently hit with a million-dollar fine for willfully exposing employees to asbestos, many of whom were in the United States on temporary H-2B visas. Kehrer Brothers Construction will pay roughly $1.8 million for exposing at least eight employees to asbestos. Our team of asbestos exposure lawyers reports on this investigation below. Inspectors for the …
$7.5 Million Award to Construction Worker Exposed to Asbestos
A former construction worker in California recently won $7.5 million against several companies responsible for his asbestos exposure. The construction worker helped install underground water and sewer lines under the Sacramento Valley, working with asbestos-containing pipes and cement and ultimately developing mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm detail this case and others just like it …
First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Philly Building Collapse
Construction accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that the first wrongful death lawsuit was recently filed in Philadelphia after a building collapse killed six people and trapped nearly 20 others. The family’s lawsuit names the Salvation Army, where the deceased woman was shopping at the time, as well as the building owner and …
Illinois Honor Work Zone Traffic Victims at State Fair
Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in partnership with other safety agencies, recently unveiled a memorial to honor those who lost their lives in traffic work zones. The memorial was revealed at a news conference at the 2013 Illinois State Fair. The memorial, the American …
Illinois Starts Work Zone Awareness Week
Construction accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that Illinois Governor Pat Quinn commenced the beginning of Work Zone Awareness Week 2013 at the site of the major construction project at I-74 and I-55 in Morton. Governor Quinn reminded the Illinois driving public that safety in work zones should be a top priority. Every …
National Work Zone Awareness Week Begins April 15th
Construction accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that, every year in April, one week is designated as the National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). The 2013 theme is ‘We’re All in this Together,’ and the kickoff will be April 15th, lasting through the 19th. Construction season has begun, and this year’s NWZAW theme is intended …
Gun Range Exposes Workers to Excessive Lead
Toxic substance lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report of a gun range that exposed more than 150 workers to lead poisoning. Blood tests showed excessive lead exposure, leading to numerous investigations and a lawsuit. Some are calling the lead exposure in Bellevue, Washington a historical case and the first of its kind. In September …
Construction Accidents Major Risk to American Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a New York roofing company for fall hazards at job sites. The agency affirms that construction site falls are the leading cause of death in the industry. The New York company, A.M. Stern, Inc., was fined $160,000 by OSHA for failing to provide adequate falling protection …
San Antonio Work Site Asbestos Violations
Recent reports of workers and employers throughout the nation violating federal and state air pollutant standards are increasingly disconcerting. Given the immensity of medical and scientific research and the minute detail of its regulations, one would assume companies would take the presence of any asbestos on-site very seriously. Asbestos dust is more than simply dust; …
Warning Drivers of Work Zone Dangers
In the second volume of “On the Move,” the Illinois Transportation Secretary speaks of the importance of adhering to work zone laws in order to ensure that workers are safe in these zones. Illinois car accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm strongly support this effort to cut down on the number of work zone accidents. …
Asbestos Exposure Fines for Hospitals
Although asbestos is most commonly found in industrial settings like manufacturing plants, our asbestos attorneys know that the toxic mineral can also be found in some unexpected places. As the New York Daily News is reporting, a New York City hospital was recently fined nearly $50,000 for exposing construction workers, staff, and patients to life-threatening asbestos during a renovation …
Summer Construction Season Creates High Risk for Auto Accidents
Increased highway and road construction work this summer is creating dangerous conditions for drivers. Our car accident attorneys are seeing a rise in construction zone cases involving improperly marked roads or negligently maintained highways. With the government pouring billions of dollars into roadway construction projects nationwide, drivers are being forced to deal with hazardous road conditions When …