New York City Construction Worker Safety Bill
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, the New York City Council unanimously voted in favor of Intro 1447-C, a bill aimed at improving construction site safety for all workers present. The new safety requirements contained in this piece of legislation come in response to the injury and fatality rates that plague New York construction sites. In...
New York City Construction Worker Safety Bill Continue reading…Personal Injury Claims Brought by Correctional Facility Inmates
It is the legal duty of prison and correctional facility employees to use reasonable care in protecting the safety and wellbeing of inmates. Despite this duty, there is a staggering number of correctional facility inmates that suffer significant injuries due to the negligence of facility workers. When prison and jail officials breach their professional duty...
Personal Injury Claims Brought by Correctional Facility Inmates Continue reading…Most Common OSHA violations on Construction Sites
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgates safety standards and regulations for several different industry types, construction included. These regulations are meant to keep workers safe and safety becomes extra important when you consider the severity of injuries that can be sustained due to unsafe construction site conditions. Unfortunately, OSHA violations are all too...
Most Common OSHA violations on Construction Sites Continue reading…Medical Errors a Leading Cause of Death
We trust doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers with helping us feel better. We hope that they will provide the quality care we need to improve our health. Unfortunately, medical errors are a leading cause of death in the United States. Negligence in the health care industry is proving fatal to countless Americans. If...
Medical Errors a Leading Cause of Death Continue reading…Who can be held liable for my construction site injury?
Construction site injuries can be all too common and catastrophic if the proper level of care is not exercised. That is why the New York Labor Law is in place to protect construction site workers in the event that they are injured due to the negligence of another. Attorney Michael LoGiudice fights for construction workers...
Who can be held liable for my construction site injury? Continue reading…Are you a Construction Site Accident Victim?
With heavy machinery, work going on from sometimes great heights, and heavy materials commonly used, construction sites are dangerous places in the best of conditions. When proper safety measures are not put in place, however, workers can sustain serious and sometimes catastrophic injuries. Unfortunately, falling object injuries are common on construction sites. A dropped tool...
Are you a Construction Site Accident Victim? Continue reading…Keeping My Student Athlete Safe
When your kids decide to participate in a school sport, you are usually required to sign a waiver that makes it clear you assume all of the risks that are inherently involved in sports participation. Yes, injury in school sports does happen. However, if someone’s negligence caused that injury, the waiver does not apply and...
Keeping My Student Athlete Safe Continue reading…I Have Sustained a Concussion in an Accident
Having a potential head injury as the result of an accident is nothing to take lightly. The signs may be subtle but the lasting impact is real and substantial. If you have a potentially sustained a head injury in an accident, get medical attention immediately. It is also recommended that you seek legal counsel as...
I Have Sustained a Concussion in an Accident Continue reading…Best School Bus Safety Practices
School bus riders are almost 70 times more likely to arrive safely at school than car riders, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Furthermore, the American School Bus Council (ASBC) reports that students are 20 times more likely to arrive safely at school when riding a bus than if driven by a...
Best School Bus Safety Practices Continue reading…“Serious Injury” Threshold
In New York, there is a “serious injury” threshold you need to meet first if you intend to seek damages for your injuries from an at fault driver. The pain and effects of accident injuries are very real and serious to you, but they must also fit under the legal definition of “serious injury.” This...
“Serious Injury” Threshold Continue reading…I’ve Sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury
As an experienced personal injury attorney, Michael LoGiudice has helped countless individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries in accidents caused by someone else’s negligence. Whether it be a slip and fall or a motor vehicle accident, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) will completely change your life. A TBI is the result of something striking...
I’ve Sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury Continue reading…Common Types of Bicycle Accidents
Bikes are a popular way of getting around, especially in New York. Bikes can be a convenient mode of transportation and a great way to get some exercise. While bike riders may not be as visible as those in cars or other motor vehicles, they are still afforded rights on the road. Unfortunately, people do...
Common Types of Bicycle Accidents Continue reading…