According to a report released by the Department of Labor and the New York Times, construction fatalities in New York have been steadily rising since 2008. If someone you love has been killed or injured in a construction accident, the workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to get you the money you deserve.

In 2008, 90 construction workers died on the job, including 30 who fell to their deaths. This fatality figure is an 11% increase over the 2007 totals. The report notes that homicides at work have also seen an increased, although the number is still fairly low.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a workplace accident, you deserve to be compensated for your injury. To learn more, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.