What Are Some of the Most Common Toxic Substances?

Most construction sites have numerous chemicals that could prove toxic to workers. The effects of these toxic chemicals can include debilitating side effects for the health of construction workers. That is why New York State has a Plan for Public Employee Safety and Health that outlines standards to avoid toxic exposure. Toxic exposure risk should...
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Who investigates Construction Accidents?

There are many potential dangers at play on a construction site. There is heavy equipment, heavy loads, complex machinery, and people working from great heights. The property owner, contractors, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers have a responsibility to keep the construction site as safe as possible for construction site workers. When safety regulations are violated and...
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Who Can I Sue for My Construction Site Accident?

After a construction site accident injury, many things happen at once. All of the sudden you find yourself in serious pain, limitations on working, mounting medical expenses, and facing the complicated workers’ compensation system. While workers’ compensation will cover much of your medical expenses and lost wages, it may not go far enough to adequately...
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Construction Sites Accidents

One of the most common ways construction workers are injured is due to electrical accidents. The injuries are often devastating and long lasting. Far too many construction workers are in electrical accidents due to substandard safety on the site. The Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) outlines specific safety regulations to help prevent electrical accidents....
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How Long Can Cab and Rideshare Drivers Be On the Road?

About 21% of traffic fatalities that occur involve fatigued driving, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The Foundation additionally estimates that drowsy driving is related to an average of 328,000 motor vehicle crashes annually, including 109,000 crashes resulting in injuries and 6,400 crashes that result in fatalities. When you look at these kinds...
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Are Dog Bite Cases Common?

The memory and pain from being viciously attacked by a dog will not soon leave a victim and may never fully fade. Dog bite incidences often leave a person with serious injuries and mental trauma. New York has detailed rules regarding dog attacks and how you can be compensated for your injuries. Contact knowledgeable dog...
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Is it Safe to Ride a Bike?

Bicycles are becoming an ever more popular mode of transportation in New York City. The New York City Department of Transportation has recognized this and is making a concerted effort to try and keep bicyclists safe on the streets of New York City. These efforts will hopefully prevent with the serious injuries and fatalities that...
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Pedestrians Injured by Buses

Due to the size, weight, and sheer power of a bus, it is no wonder that pedestrians do not fair well when these oversized vehicles come into contact with them. It is a scary thing to see. It is a scary thing to experience. An accident involving a pedestrian hit by a bust can have...
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