I Was Injured On a New York City Sidewalk. Can I sue the City of New York?
Property owners have a duty to maintain their premises such that hazards and potential dangers are eliminated or, at least, kept at a minimum. City or municipal property is no exception. Government bodies have the same duty to make reasonable efforts to keep visitors safe. If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you...
I Was Injured On a New York City Sidewalk. Can I sue the City of New York? Continue reading…Safety Tips to Stay Safe While Driving in Winter Weather
Spring may be just around the corner, but the winter conditions in New York are still in full effect. High winds, snow, sleet, ice, slush all make for dangerous journeys out there on the road. In fact, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) reports that there are greater than 1,300 fatalities and greater than 116,800 injuries...
Safety Tips to Stay Safe While Driving in Winter Weather Continue reading…Safety Regulations for Operating Forklifts
Some of the most common machines you will see on a construction site are forklifts. These powered industrial lift trucks are used by construction workers each day. There is little to no room for error, negligence, or complacency when operating or working around these pieces of machinery. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports...
Safety Regulations for Operating Forklifts Continue reading…Victims of Slip and Fall Injuries
Suffering a slip and fall injury can feel like life as you know it has come to an abrupt stop. Suddenly, you find yourself in pain, seeking medical treatment, and watching bills pile up while you may be unable to work. It is understandable that you want your slip and fall injury claim to resolve...
Victims of Slip and Fall Injuries Continue reading…Can I Be Compensated for in My Lost Limb?
Accidents can happen on the road. They can happen at work. They can happen anywhere. Sometimes, the nature of the accident can lead to such devastating injuries that you lose a limb or require amputation of a limb. This can turn your entire world upside down and leave you with a feeling of immense pain...
Can I Be Compensated for in My Lost Limb? Continue reading…The “Fatal Four”
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data, out of the 4,693 private industry worker fatalities in 2016, 991 were in construction. This means that one in five worker deaths in 2016 were in construction. The majority of these fatal construction site incidences were the result of what has become commonly referenced as construction’s...
The “Fatal Four” Continue reading…Head Injury Symptoms
A commonly sustained injury in slip and falls, workplace accidents, and automobile accidents, head injuries are serious and often go undetected at first. The subtlety of the effects of sustaining a head injury leads many to go undiagnosed and undetected. If you were involved in an accident, seek immediate medical attention and be clear with...
Head Injury Symptoms Continue reading…Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Motorcycles can be a lot of fun. They provide a liberated ride like you just won’t be able to get from driving in a car or truck. That being said, the same features that make motorcycles fun to drive are big contributing factors to what makes them dangerous. First and foremost being that a motorcycle...
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries Continue reading…Common Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal cord is the central communication path that runs from the brain to all other body systems. Damage to this integral communication pathway can have devastating results. Injury to the spine can block communication to other parts of the body resulting in things like partial or full paralysis, among other things. Additionally, the spinal...
Common Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries Continue reading…Common Causes of Construction Site Explosions
An explosion is just as scary as it sounds. Unfortunately, they are a common risk on construction sites and can lead to devastating damage and injuries for multiple construction workers at a time. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) data highlights the fact that there an average of 36 fire and explosion deaths each year...
Common Causes of Construction Site Explosions Continue reading…Common Causes of Side Impact Crashes
A t-bone, or side impact, accident occurs when the front end of one car comes crashing into contact with the side of another car. This types of crashes can be especially traumatic as they commonly happen at higher speeds. If you are t-boned by a vehicle going at high speed, your vehicle may roll over...
Common Causes of Side Impact Crashes Continue reading…What Are Common Causes of Construction Site Eye Injuries?
We rely on our sense of sight so much in our everyday lives. An accident injury that results in loss or damage to sight can be devastating. It will forever change the accident victim’s life. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that 2,000 workers each day sustain a job-related eye injury that requires...
What Are Common Causes of Construction Site Eye Injuries? Continue reading…