The construction industry is the most dangerous industry in the United States today with falls being the leading cause of death in on-the-job accidents. And the State of New York has taken the safety of construction workers very seriously by instating labor laws such as New York Statute 240(1), otherwise known as New York’s “scaffold …
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Traveling during the holidays has always presented problems in the way of crowds, weather incidents, accidents, and an increase in alcohol consumption. Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported an estimated 800 fatalities on our roads during the Christmas/New Year’s Day holiday. But this holiday, we have a new concern to add to …
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If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent action of another person, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party here in New York. Historically, if someone caused the death of another person, they could only be charged under a variety of criminal laws, depending on the circumstances. …
If you have experienced a personal injury due to a construction accident, you may be considering hiring a construction accident attorney. This is an excellent decision as hiring a lawyer improves your ability to successfully negotiate a favorable workplace injury claim. Before you hire a construction accident attorney, though, you will need to research and …
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The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States accounting for 1,008 worker deaths in 2018 alone, according to OSHA. If you have been injured in a construction site accident, you may be wondering if you have any legal recourse. The answer to that is: it depends. However, before you make …
This year has been life-changing and hectic, but as we slowly come out of quarantine, we must remember to keep in mind the safety of yourself and others around you. Whether you’re enjoying an annual July 4th BBQ, pool party, or firework frenzy, you always know that 4th of July is another wonderful American holiday …
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