LATEST NEWS
Construction Accident Lawyer Discusses Wind Turbine Accidents
On Tuesday, April 18, a crane accident at a Vermont wind farm killed the operator. This tragic event drew attention to the hazards inherent in wind turbine construction and maintenance. The growth of wind energy has quickly accelerated in recent years. In 2016, wind turbines generated about 5.5 percent of all electrical power in the United States. Since 2014, the efficiency of wind turbines has increased due to taller towers and longer blades. However, with the larger wind turbines come construction and maintenance challenges and new dangers for workers. Taller towers allow blades to reach higher into the sky where average wind speeds are greater. However, this means that much more of the work is performed hundreds of feet in the air, sometimes in windy conditions. Fatality at Deerfield Wind Project The accident happened at the Deerfield Wind Project on Putnam Road near Searsburg. A preliminary investigation suggests the 59-year-old crane operator
Queens Construction Accident Attorney: Roof Collapse Occurs After Crane Delivery
New York City crane accidents keep happening on a regular basis explains a Queens construction accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm in Forest Hills, Queens. Given the hectic pace involving the construction of new skyscrapers and the constant renovation work being done on older homes and office buildings, it’s perhaps a wonder that these tragedies don’t unfold even more often. On Tuesday, June 20, 2017, a crane operator dutifully delivered 2,000 pounds of ordered beams, sand, and concrete to the roof of a two-story family home in Astoria, Queens. Apparently unable to handle this heavy load, the roof collapsed. Local news reports indicate that the homeowner had a permit to add a third floor to the house. At present, it remains uncertain whether an engineer’s report confirming that a specific roof can support such a load delivered by a crane is required. Multiple construction workers injured and hospitalized
NY Crane Accident Attorneys Discuss a Recent Multi-Million Dollar Jury Award and Other Accidents
Crane safety is a key issue in the construction industry explains Arkady Frekhtman, one of the NY crane accident attorneys at the F&A construction injury law firm in Manhattan. Cranes that tower over skyscrapers, bridges and other structures are essential to the building process. Given the size and weight of this machinery, the potential for catastrophic accidents is a significant concern. Sometimes, collapsing or out-of-control crane booms strike workers or innocent bystanders. Severe injuries or loss of life often occur. Jury Awards Workers Millions Recently, a Texas crane accident resulted in a multi-million dollar award. According to the Houston Chronicle, on May 12, 2017, a jury in Harris County, Texas, awarded two male iron workers and family members a total of $16.5 million. Pennsylvania-based Maxim Crane Works, the company which owned the crane, was found liable in the civil litigation. The day of the 2015 accident, the two men were
Dozens Injured in New York City Subway Derailment Accident By NYC Train Accident Lawyers
Many subway commuters, already anxious about all the delays they often endure, were further panicked on June 27, 2017, when the “A” subway train derailed mid-morning near the 125th Street station in Harlem, explains one of the NYC train accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. Witnesses said they heard the train crash into the subway tunnel wall. Although reports varied, The New York Times said that 17 of the subway riders had to be taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. At least double that number of people suffered injuries. Shortly after the crash, which some described as a loud “bang,” both sparks and smoke filled the air. One passenger even tweeted that the floor of the train itself had broken apart. Joseph J. Lhota, in charge of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), says that the emergency brake was activated just before the train ran off the tracks into
New York Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer Discusses Steel Beams Hitting Cars
An accident on Route 17 near Fairview Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey, began with a disabled semi tractor-trailer in traffic explains a New York tractor trailer accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. Steel Beams Break Loose The 63-year-old driver told authorities that his truck’s brakes locked up in the center northbound lane as he approached slowing traffic. He states that he turned on the vehicle’s hazard lights and called for help. Soon thereafter, another big rig approached the disabled semi from behind. The 50-year-old driver told police he took evasive action, but his rig first struck the disabled semi and then the center median. This dislodged his load of steel beams, many of which landed in the northbound lanes. Motorists Injured According to the NBC 4 News, one steel beam weighing more than a ton flew across the concrete median and into oncoming traffic. It struck a southbound
NYC Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney Examines The Challenges of Evaluating The Psychological Effects of TBI
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects an organ that not only controls our entire body but also defines who we are as people – our personality, emotions, and thoughts explains a NYC traumatic brain injury attorney. The immediate symptoms of TBIs are fairly well-established. There’s loss of consciousness, with the duration being a key marker for whether a TBI is considered mild, moderate, or severe. People with a TBI may also suffer from a host of physical issues such as powerful headaches, nausea, impaired vision, dizziness, fatigue, and paralysis. Their cognitive problems can include disorientation, weakened memory, and difficulty speaking. On top of this, TBIs may result in profound changes to people’s psychological state. Why we can’t overlook psychological effects When confronted with some of the other symptoms caused by TBIs, the psychological effects may not receive sufficient attention, at least initially. However, TBIs have been linked to serious psychological