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NY accident lawyers discuss injuries from forklifts
Powered industrial trucks, or fork lifts, are necessary in many kinds of work settings. However, they also pose serious risks to workers and sometimes to bystanders such as pedestrians walking past a work site. Two recent examples of forklift fatalities from New York City involved a worker in Queens who passed away after a forklift fell on him in a warehouse, and a Brooklyn grocery worker who was crushed against a wall by a forklift and died from his chest injuries. Their deaths warrant serious investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incidents by an experienced accident lawyer. Many forklift accidents are preventable, if safety on the work site is prioritized. What factors increase the risk of a forklift accident? There are a number of factors that increase the risk of forklift accidents. Workers may not be properly trained in forklift safety and operation. They may be working under conditions of
Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Overturned Dump Truck in Fatal Accident
A New Jersey accident involving a dump truck and a van resulted in a loss of life. The Burlington County crash occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, along State Route 70 near County Route 530. Vehicles Severely Damaged NBC10 News reports that a yellow dump truck reportedly overturned, spilling its load out on the highway. As the truck overturned, it crushed a white van. Views from a news helicopter showed that the front of the truck’s cab had separated from the vehicle. The roof of the van was torn off as well. A female occupant of the van did not survive, according to county dispatchers. Multiple Road Closures After the fatal event, traffic backed up for more than a mile. A spokesperson for the Pemberton Township Volunteer Fire Department says that authorities shut down Route 70 in both directions, and that Lakehurst Road was closed at Whites
Accident Lawyer Provides Winter Storm Safety Tips
As a result of the recent winter storm that took over 20 lives and brought the entire East Cost to a standstill it is worthwhile to review some winter storm safety tips. Now is a good time to reflect on what to do during a winter storm to keep yourself and your car safe. This may not be the last winter storm of 2016! Listen to Closings: Before venturing out listen to the local news channel to find out about closings. It is important to know if your destination is closed or if the route you plan to travel is impassable. If roads are closed or a state of emergency is issued stay home to stay safe. Postpone your outing for another day. You do not want to be stuck in your car for hours and hours because you didn’t heed the warnings. Don’t Hesitate to Turn Around: You may start
The dangers of getting trapped under equipment: Speak with a New York construction site accident lawyer
Working at a construction site has its risks. But if you’re an employee at a construction company, you also depend on other people to help make your environment as safe as possible and not expose you to unnecessary dangers. Among the dangers you could face at a construction site is getting trapped under heavy equipment or other heavy objects. This kind of scenario could cause serious injuries, including paralysis. It may also kill you. Recently in Watertown, for example, a construction company employee was moving heavy equipment when he reportedly got trapped under it. The injuries proved fatal. After any such accident, whether fatal or not, it’s important to look into why it happened. The following are some of the questions that need to be asked: Was the employee properly trained for the task he was performing? Sometimes, employees don’t get vital safety training for handling special equipment or carrying
Slip, Trip & Fall Injury Lawyer discussed how a popular television show helps illustrate premises liability legal concepts
The above clip from Orange is the New Black illustrates some of the elements of a typical slip and fall injury case in New York courts. To prevail on a slip or trip and fall accident matter, a plaintiff must prove notice. Notice means that the defendant knew or should have known about the dangerous condition (e.g. puddle, hole, raised sidewalk flag) that caused the plaintiff to fall down. Notice can be proven in three ways: #1 Actual notice: meaning someone actually notified or told the defendant about the hazardous condition. For example, a tenant of an apartment building complained to the superintendent about a crack in in the tread of a marble step in the lobby. The super did not get around to repairing the crack and then someone else trips and falls over it. If the tenant who complained has a letter predating the accident or testifies that
Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Discusses Brain Injuries
According to the Brain Injury Institute, slip and fall accidents are the number one cause of brain injury. In fact, over a third of brain injuries are due to falls. Over eight million people suffer injury each year when they slip and fall, and how a simple fall causes lasting brain damage often surprises people who assumed only a hard hit could cause harm. Unfortunately, falls also cause fatalities, particularly for seniors. Common reasons people slip and fall include: Icy walkways or stairs Wet floors Grease Uneven surfaces such as raised section of sidewalk Loose carpeting Clutter in the walking path A cord along the walkway Brain injuries can be categorized as mild or severe. Even those labeled mild can result in physical, cognitive, or behavioral symptoms that last for months, impacting the ability to function at work and at home. Common head injuries from falls and auto accidents share