Falling objects and debris can cause injuries at construction sites; examples of falling objects are materials such as bricks, mortar, a hoist, a hammer, equipment, a plank, a collapsing scaffold or construction debris. New York Labor Law Section 240 is the law that provides attorneys with a basis for taking legal action in cases that…
DetailsFalling from height on a construction site imposes absolute liability on the owner of the property. According to the Occupational Health Safety Administration (OSHA), falls are the leading cause of construction site accidents and many construction site falls are caused by a violation of OSHA regulations. Falling from roofs, scaffolding, and ladders can occur when…
DetailsChildren can be injured in trip and fall accidents due to the negligence of property owners or its agents. Trip and fall accidents occur when a person is injured by slipping or tripping and falling due to a dangerous condition. A dangerous condition may be poor lighting, uneven floors or surfaces, debris on floors, potholes,…
DetailsWhat is Gross Negligence? It is a conscious and voluntary disregard of the need to use reasonable care, which is likely to cause foreseeable injury or harm. Doctors, nurses and other health care professionals risk deadly exposure to COVID-19 every day as they work the frontlines to treat infected patients. A protection from medical…
DetailsAmong the most common types of motor vehicle accidents in New York is the Rear End Collision and they account for nearly 30% of all motor vehicle accidents according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administrations. Rear-end collision accidents happen when one motor vehicle strikes another from behind. In New York, traffic and congestion result…
DetailsWhen we sign an informed consent for a surgery, we expect the surgeon or doctor to be well-trained, skilled, and super careful when performing the procedure. Unfortunately, that is not always the case and even the most competent and qualified doctor can make a negligent medical mistake. When negligent medical errors lead to punctured organs,…
DetailsCervical insufficiency and short cervix can cause problems during pregnancy, including premature birth and miscarriage. Treatment can help you have a healthy pregnancy and stay pregnant longer. A provider may recommend a Cervical Cerclage, which is a stitch put into the cervix to keep it closed and can be done as early as 13-14 weeks…
DetailsFetal lacerations are birth injuries that occur during a caesarian-section (C-section) delivery, usually as a result of improper procedures performed by medical personnel during childbirth. They occur when the instruments used in a C-section cut the infant’s skin. Fetal lacerations have also been linked to a variety of other serious conditions such as paralysis of a…
DetailsSlipping and falling on stairs is one of the most common forms of personal injury accidents. Common dangers include slippery stairs due to a spill or the surface itself. For outdoor stairs, ice, rainwater, and snow may collect on stairs. These normal weather conditions are to be expected, however, they should be properly cleared and…
DetailsTrip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries and long-term consequences. Fixed objects, uneven surfaces like broken sidewalks, or objects impeding a pathway can initiate a stumble which can often result in a fall. Some of the most common types of injuries resulting from a Trip and Fall are hip, wrist, and ankle fractures and…
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