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Scaffolding Accident Lawyer Discusses OSHA Penalties For Scaffolding Dangers
According to a July 6, 2016, OSHA press release, an administrative law judge upheld penalties imposed on a general contractor involved in the construction of a 23-story building at 325 West 33rd Street in Manhattan, New York City (“NYC”). A NYC scaffolding accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm discusses this case and the rationale for imposing penalties on contractors for safety violations. Contractor Previously Cited Previously, the Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) found that the contractor failed to protect workers on scaffolds from potentially fatal falls of up to 26 feet. As a result of its investigation, OSHA previously cited the contractor for “willful and serious violations,” and the federal agency proposed $249,920 in penalties. Judge Orders Contractor to Pay All Penalties Although the contractor contested the penalties and citations, the administrative law judge upheld all of them. Consequently, the judge ordered the contractor to pay the full
Defective sidewalk accident attorneys will assist you after a serious trip and fall
Sidewalks should provide people with a safe way to walk around the city, giving them a space separate from vehicular traffic. However, a defective sidewalk can become, in and of itself, a source of serious injuries explains a lawyer from the F&A injury law firm, defective sidewalk accident attorneys specializing in trip and fall incidents. The New York City Department of Transportation website reports that there are 12,750 miles of sidewalks around the city. Some of the repairs and maintenance are the municipal government’s responsibility. In many other cases, it’s up to property owners to maintain their sections of sidewalk and comply with the findings of city inspections. As defective sidewalk accident attorneys, we’re familiar with a variety of unsafe sidewalk conditions. These include: Broken pavement, including cracks, holes, and collapsed sections. Loose pavement that shifts underfoot. Erratic, unexpected slopes. Tree roots and other obstacles. Following severe weather, sidewalks may
Burn Injury Attorney discusses Fire Accidents & Burn Injuries
Burns are some of the most common injuries that people experience. Essentially, they’re a form of skin damage that leads to the death of affected skin cells. They can be minor, little more than an irritating red spot, or severe enough to require skin grafts and reconstructive surgery. Most people recover from burn injuries without long-term damage, but the more serious ones require immediate emergency medical attention. Types of Burns There are three main categories of burns: first-, second-, and third-degree. Each one is characterized by a varying severity of skin damage. First-degree burns are the least serious and are little more than red, irritated skin. Second-degree burns are those that blister, and they can cause the skin to thicken. Third-degree burns are far more severe and leave the skin with a white, leathery appearance. They don’t always hurt, as there is often damage to the nerve endings. In addition,
New York Dram Shop Lawyers discuss the Dram Shop Act & Alcohol Liability
New York Dram Shop Act laws are clear in stating that it is illegal for a bar or restaurant to serve alcohol to a minor or a visibly intoxicated person explains Arkady Frekhtman of the F&A injury law firm, New York Dram Shop lawyers. In the event that they do so and that person, whether in a vehicle or in person, injures another person, the establishment can be held liable. In other words, if you are involved in a vehicle accident or a fight with a person who is intoxicated, the bar or restaurant who served that person and contributed to their intoxication can be held liable. The gray area comes in defining ‘visibly intoxicated’. It is not always clear when a person is intoxicated. There are signs that bar and restaurant employees are trained to look for, staggering, slurred speech, glassy eyes, etc. It is left to their discretion whether or not
Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney Discusses Alleged Long Island DWI
A couple and their son were on their way to visit another son in the military in Virginia when an alleged drunk driver crashed into their Ford Escape on the Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station on Sunday, June 26 explains New York City traumatic brain injury attorney at the F&A injury law firm. Prosecutors said the 34-year-old male motorist in a Ford Explorer was allegedly speeding when the wreck occurred only about 10 minutes after the family had departed on the Virginia trip. Traumatic Brain Injury Suspected The 57-year-old husband and father may have suffered a traumatic brain injury, according to News 4 New York. His 56-year-old wife did not survive. Their 23-year-old son suffered a back injury in the wreck. DWI Charges The vehicle driven by the alleged drunk driver also sideswiped a Honda Odyssey driven by a 59-year-old woman. The man told officers he consumed five beers at
Construction Site Accident Lawyer Discusses Fatal Connecticut Accident
A worker died at the site of a Connecticut sewer repair project when he was hit by a backhoe explains a New York City construction site accident lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. Officers with both the New Haven police and the West Haven police responded when the accident occurred along Route 1 on Tuesday, June 22. The individual worked for a construction company based in West Haven. Victim of Blunt-force Trauma The New Haven Register reported that the victim was a 56-year-old victim from Bethany. Authorities said he somehow ended up in a truck carrying hot asphalt. According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, an autopsy performed the next day revealed that the cause of death was blunt-force trauma to the torso, head and lower left extremities. Federal Investigation Underway A spokesman for the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) said the agency’s investigators would look