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New York Trench Accident Lawyers Discuss a Recent OSHA Fine for Unsafe Trenching
A January 9, 2017, news release from the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration provides details of $197,752 in proposed fines for one willful and eight serious violations explains one of the New York trench accident lawyers at the F&A injury law firm. The willful violation was for exposing workers to cave-in hazards. Incident Details A major New York-based contractor, Landtek, faces the fines following reports of unsafe trenching at Verona High School on June 22, 2016. Landtek is a general contractor specializing in sports facility construction. It was responsible for a project involving the installation of synthetic turf and new tennis courts. OSHA inspectors confirmed that a 10-ft deep excavation lacked the proper safety protections. Trenching Injuries and Fatalities on the Rise According to OSHA, the number of trenching injuries and fatalities has risen significantly over the past few years. For example, there were eight trenching fatalities in 2012 and
New York Brain Injury Lawyers Discuss TBI after Car Accidents
When you’re in a bad car accident, your brain can suffer serious damage — especially if your head hits hard against a steering wheel, dashboard or windshield explains Arkady Frekhtman, one of the New York brain injury lawyers at the F&A Accident Law Firm. However, even badly shaking the human brain can cause permanent damage. It’s a delicate organ composed of soft tissues and only weighs about 3.4 pounds. It stays afloat inside your skull in cerebrospinal fluid. Although falls precipitate the largest percentage of America’s traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – car accidents are the second main cause of them. In fact, one in six hospital injury admissions is due to an auto accident. Furthermore, when you only look at what causes moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries – those requiring treatment in a neurointensive care unit – car crashes cause most of them, followed by gunshot wounds, falls, and
Brooklyn Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Alleged Distracted Driving And $120 Million Suit
A fatal semi truck accident has resulted in the filing of a $120 million wrongful death lawsuit, explains a Brooklyn truck accident attorney at the Frekhtman & Associates injury law firm. The suit alleges that distracted driving is to blame. The crash happened about nine miles west of Odessa, Texas, at about 11 a.m. on December 22, 2016. Large Truck Veers Into Oncoming Traffic A Peterbilt crane, followed by a Peterbilt truck and flatbed trailer, was southbound on FM 866. When the driver of the crane slowed it down to make a turn, the second truck hit it from behind. This caused the truck to veer into oncoming traffic, where it struck a Ford F-350 pickup truck head-on, causing it to catch fire. Two Killed, One Injured Both the 35-year-old male driver and the 22-year-old male passenger died in the wreck. The driver of the big rig required transport to
Recovering After A Motorcycle Accident ? Watch for These Hidden Injuries
During a motorcycle accident, you may sustain injuries that are easily observed such as “road rash”. However, many riders suffer injuries which are not easily identified without an extensive medical examination, such as spinal injuries or traumatic brain injuries. It could be that you are unknowingly suffering from either or both of these two “hidden” injuries. Spinal Injuries Automobile and motorcycle accidents account for 35 percent of new spinal cord injuries each year. These accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. It is important to identify spinal injuries as soon as possible so that more serious injuries do not occur. Care providers can miss a significant number of spinal injuries, so vigilance is important. Report any of the following symptoms to your doctor right away: Back pain or pressure Pressure in your neck Pressure in your head Pressure in your back Weakness in any part of your body Loss of use
Fire Accident Attorney Discusses Smoke Inhalation as a Cause of Serious Injury or Death in Industrial and Home Fires
Victims of a fire not only suffer unbearable pain but also severe emotional trauma. Many people who survive fires live through an excruciating burn injury recovery process and require around the clock care. If you or your loved one has been the victim of a fire or explosion, an experienced fire, explosion and burn injury lawyer can help you. Fires and explosions can result from a number of negligent behaviors of building managers, contractors, landlords, product manufactures or any other party. There can be various reasons that a fire occurs including- Faulty wiring Improperly installed electrical lines Lack of smoke detectors Building construction not up to code and more There are many complexities that can be involved in a fire accident. At Frekhtman & associates, our first step is to determine what was the cause and origin of the fire. Finding the origin can get difficult however, due to the
Snow and Ice Injuries After Last Week’s NYC Storm From Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers
Winters in New York can lead to serious accidents on roadways and sidewalks. Snow on the sidewalks and roads are a major cause of slip and fall accidents that can lead to people suffering from severe injuries. 1 million Americans are injured due to slip and fall injuries annually. The risk of slip and fall injuries increases drastically in winters. In 2014, there were around 42,480 workplace injuries from snow. These snow accidents lead to serious injuries, leaving the victim in pain that can result in medical costs, lost wages and permanent disabilities. If the fall is caused by the property owner’s negligence, then they are liable for your injuries. Some of the common injuries from falls on snow and ice include- Knee injuries Leg fractures Spine injuries Traumatic brain injury Arm, wrist or hand fractures Whiplash injuries Whether the snow filled area where you slipped was outside a retail