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Seeking a Scaffolding Accident Lawyer: How to Scope Out How Your Accident Occurred
A scaffolding accident may sound rare, even though they aren’t and may be more dangerous than a car accident. That’s because scaffolding is frequently set up on tall buildings where a collapse or other mishap can lead to a construction worker falling and dealing with life-altering injury. Fortunately, the worker who falls off the scaffolding won’t have to take personal responsibility. The blame may have to go on the construction company itself. That’s because they didn’t follow a particular New York law protecting workers who have to work on scaffolding. Labor Law Section 240 New York has long had a law that says scaffolding has to be inspected for safety by construction contractors and building owners. The law gets specific on what kind of safety needs to be applied, particularly in providing a safety rail if the scaffolding goes up more than 20 feet. The scaffolding also has to be
Tractor trailer accident lawyer discusses Florida truck accident that offers free beer and chips to motorists
The Accident At approximately 3:19 a.m. last night on Interstate 95 south of the Pineda exit in Melbourne, Florida, two tractor-trailers collided. A truck carrying Frito-Lay chips and popcorn pulled over in the right lane. Another tractor-trailer carrying Busch beer attempted to change lanes to the left but swerved back to the right because of a passenger car in the left lane. This caused the beer truck to crash into the Frito-Lay’s chip truck. The truck drivers were not injured. The accident, however, spilled beer and chips onto the roadway, closing I-95 for up to 4 hours. Crews had to plow the beer and chips to the side of the road. Some motorists stopped to pick up bags of chips and beer. Once police arrived, clean-up crews removed the scattered products, and police said all of the beer and chips would be thrown away. This accident illustrates a common cause
Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Avoiding a Collision with a Motorcycle
According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2013, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured, and 4,668 people died in motorcycle crashes. Motorcycles do not provide the same protection as cars, so motorcyclists who are involved in an accident are much more likely to die or be injured than car occupants. With spring around the corner, accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, is providing tips for avoiding a collision with a motorcycle. Look Twice The slogan “Look Twice Save a Life” is helpful to remember. If you are about to make a turn or switch lanes, take the extra second to look twice. Motorcycles are not as visible as cars. They are significantly smaller in length and width. Sometimes they are overlooked, causing a collision. Double-check to verify you do not have a motorcycle in your blind spot. Leave Space Motorcycles require a shorter stopping distance than cars. This means they can react more
How Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Help Injured Nurses
Every day, hospital nursing staff are required to help lift and move heavy patients, and unfortunately, they are in danger of eventually being included in some very disturbing statistics. The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has determined that every year, hospital nursing employees sustain approximately 35,000 back and other injuries. A disabling injury can result in long periods of missed work and even the end of a nursing career. Hospitals often deny benefits for various reasons, and this is why there is a need for workers’ compensation lawyers. National Public Radio (NPR) did an excellent job of bringing the subject of lifting injuries among hospital personnel to public attention with the production of a series of programs on the topic. Please click here and here to read about a couple of specific cases. Nursing Assistants Sustain the Most Workplace Injuries When it comes to musculoskeletal impairments, orderlies and nursing assistants sustain more of
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Riders
With spring soon to arrive, you may be getting ready to ride your motorcycle again. While you are getting your bike back out and dusting it off, you should also take a few minutes to review safe riding practices. Motorcycle accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, provides the following safety tips for riders to help prevent dangerous motorcycle accidents. Assume You Aren’t Seen A common cause of motorcycle and car collisions is that the driver of the car never saw the motorcycle. Often, a car turns left just in front of the motorcycle because the driver didn’t know the motorcycle was there. Therefore, motorcyclists should assume drivers do not see them. Drive defensively. Look at the front tires of approaching cars to see if they show any sign of turning. Be prepared to brake suddenly. You can try to increase the likelihood of being seen by wearing bright colors and making sure
NYC Accident Lawyers discuss what to do after you suffer a slip and fall
Slips, trips, and falls can happen due to a variety of conditions. These accidents can range from a minor contusion to catastrophic injuries. All individuals involved in a fall accident should take certain steps to protect their rights. Report the Incident One of the main arguments lodged by defendants and insurance companies in response to a legitimate claim is that their client received no report of the incident. The reasoning they try to tell the jury is simple. If a store owner was not even notified that a customer had a slip & fall but now this individual is coming to court and asking a jury for a substantial sum of money, perhaps this person did not fall where they say they did at all but are making up a false story to make money. After a fall, be sure to report your incident to the store owner, building management,