Any slip, trip, or fall that causes injury may qualify as a slip-and-fall accident, wherein the injured party may be entitled to damages (i.e. monetary compensation). This is why if you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident in NYC, knowing your rights is incredibly important, as they can keep you […]
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If you or someone you love has been injured on the job or currently suffers from a job-related illness, chances are you are worrying about what to do next. Please, don’t despair — most people don’t know either. Moreover, it’s difficult to know who to trust. Everyone, it seems, has an opinion. But whose advice
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Construction companies play a large role in the development of society. From building apartment buildings for shelter and protection to building skyscrapers that shock the world, construction companies indirectly impact the lives of millions of Americans every day. Most people never interact with construction companies, so they never experience the immediate effects of this interaction.
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What is it and who is at risk? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 2.87 Million emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths related to traumatic brain injury per year. Every day 155 people in the U.S. die from a brain injury-related condition. Over the last decade, the number of
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What are they? Welding burns are any burn that occurs as a result of the welding process. The two most common types of welding burns are skin burns and flash burns (also known as arc eye”). Both are serious injuries that require immediate medical attention. What causes them? Skin burns are typically caused when active
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Workplace injuries in New York are so common that news sites dedicate entire sections of their websites to updating workers about workplace injuries. And when it comes to workplace electrocutions, the numbers are similarly grim. According to the CDC: 77% of workplace electrocutions from 2012 to 2017 occurred to workers employed in construction trades 60%
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New York City is known as the city that never sleeps. Although there’s no question as to how the city got its name, there is one other thing that it’s known for: Its buildings and famous skyline. Since buildings are always going up and undergoing change, it’s not uncommon to find yourself walking beneath sidewalk
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Ladders are handy tools around the home and on construction sites, and with a variety of sizes and shapes, ladders help with all kinds of jobs. However, if misused ladders can quickly go from helpful to hazardous. When most people use a ladder, they either open it or lean it against a steady structure. Yet,
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If you are in an accident, and your private health insurance company pays your medical bills, a common question asked is whether you need to pay back that money out of your settlement proceeds. Oftentimes, personal injury lawyers are put on notice of a lien or subrogation right being made by their client’s health insurance provider.
Did you know that out of 100 full-time workers, 2.8 report injuries on the job every year? While accidents are often unexpected, they can happen at any time while on the job—and workers’ comp plays an important role in recovery. Whether it’s something as simple as a sprained ankle, or an injury that has caused
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