Accidents happen every day – everywhere. However, some places and industries have proven riskier than others. With very heavy machinery and often high heights, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous. Accidents that occur at a construction site often result in catastrophic injuries or even death. These accidents can happen...

Sometimes a general contractor will hire an independent subcontractor for a construction job. If the independent subcontractor has an employee who is injured on the job, it begs the question of from whom the employee can recover for damages. Is it the general contractor’s liability? Does a general contractor on a construction...