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New York Construction Site Accident Lawyers Discuss Building Stairway Accidents in the Workplace
Given the constant pressure to quickly erect all new business and residential skyscrapers, it’s a wonder that stairway injury and fatality statistics aren’t even higher. One study indicates that during one year alone, over eight million people required medical treatment for fall-related injuries. Furthermore, the National Safety Council and the Bureau of Labor Statistics have both noted that falls remain the number two cause of workplace fatalities. When it comes to safely use stairways, we all need to stop and reassess the risks involved. After all, 80% of falls on stairways are due to people’s poor choices – as opposed to unsafe staircase conditions (with some exceptions). Do you personally keep talking on your cell phone while using a staircase? If so, it’s a good idea to break that habit since it may keep you from looking down and seeing any loose objects on the stairs that could cause you to fall. Here are some useful safety
New York Electrocution Accidents Occur in Many Work Locations
Electrical hazards may exist in many work environments, including construction job sites and in other locations. During one recent electrical accident in August of 2019, two men lost their lives. They were working on Mount Peter in Warwick – roughly sixty miles northwest of New York City. An online ABC news report states that although both men had extensive experience handling electricity, they were still fatally injured when they began working on a guy wire (that was still energized) at the base of a transmission pole. The work was being performed on behalf of Orange and Rockland Utilities – on lines crossing over a mountain. The accident involved a surge of electricity that measured about 69,000 volts. In addition to killing the two men, a small brush fire broke out – and the men’s all-terrain vehicle nearly melted all the way down to its frame. What follows is a brief overview of
Worksite Amputation Hazards
Moving machine parts constantly pose a serious amputation threat to workers on construction sites and elsewhere explain NYC work accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. For this reason, all workers must be trained to properly turn on and off all machines before working on them for any purpose. During 2015, workers suffered nearly 3,000 amputations while on the job. Furthermore, there were approximately 30 severe workplace injuries reported each day of that year. Clearly, many more aggressive safety measures must be adopted and carefully enforced to fully protect people in the workplace. In addition to all their physical suffering caused by these accidents – injured workers also frequently lose their ability to keep working in their chosen field of expertise. Furthermore, many of them are never able to find gainful employment again. What Are the Most Dangerous Industries? The manufacturing industry is responsible for the largest number of severe accidents. Fifty-seven percent of all
New York City Law School Scholarships
Law Scholarship Opportunities from Frekhtman & Associates Bronx Tenant Rights: How Can Tenant Rights Improve? Knowing your rights as a renter or tenant is extremely important to protect yourself against personal injuries when renting an apartment in the Bronx, New York. A few years ago, the Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) was enacted, the most significant expansion of tenant rights in over 15 years. Many tenant rights are also instituted through the Fair Housing Act. However, many renters mistakenly believe that they are at the mercy of their landlords, and that is an unfortunate misconception that New York City landlords often do not try to dispel. Many tenants go for months without proper heating, have unsafe staircases, or live in apartments that have not been maintained over the years, causing unfortunate situations such as ceiling collapses. Through personal experience, our team knows that the best way to improve and protect
New York City False Arrest: A Common Form of Police Misconduct
Given the recent increase in NYPD misconduct claims, different research groups are looking for new ways to gain better control of this problem. One group has suggested that we stop providing the NYPD and other police departments with the privilege of internally investigating all their own misconduct claims. At present, roughly seventy-nine percent (79%) of Americans would prefer having independent agencies handle this critical task. Hopefully, a new approach will help decrease the numerous claims of false arrest, police brutality, false imprisonment and other wrongful police activities that infringe upon people’s constitutional rights. False arrests have now escalated to the point that they are second only to police brutality claims. What exactly is false arrest? Officers can be found liable for false arrest when they act without the support of adequate evidence and proper authority. Stated differently, the police are never allowed to arrest anyone when they’re acting beyond the scope of their assigned powers. False
Motorcycle Accidents in New York City: Common Injuries, Crash Statistics, Safety Risks, and Next Steps
Most Common Injuries After a Motorcycle Accident in New York City Following a motorcycle accident, there are a lot of common injuries. You don’t have the same level of protection as the people who are in a car. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you need to know about the injuries as well as what can be done. The medical bills that you have to endure may not be your financial responsibility. Degloving Injuries One of the most common injuries is known as degloving. It is an abortion of skin of the hands or fingers. It often results in grafting because a significant amount of skin has “degloved” from the hand. The musculo-skeletal aspect of the fingers is intact, however. In some instances, the hand injury might also result in reconstruction to ensure that hand and finger movements and functions are preserved. Road Rash Road rash is another common