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4 Common Construction Site Accidents Lawyers Handle
Construction sites are dangerous places to work. Serious injuries and fatalities occur on a regular basis. This high-risk work results in 4% of all construction workers having non-fatal injuries while on the job, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With such a high occurrence of injuries, it’s understandable that one day you might need to hire a NYC construction site accident lawyer. 4 Common Construction Site Accidents 1. Falls from Scaffolding and Ladders Many construction workers perform their jobs at high heights, such as on scaffolding, ladders, or roofs. The Bureau of Labor reports that almost 34% of all job-related deaths occur at construction sites. Depending on the height from which a person falls, the injuries can be broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, paraplegia, or death. 2. Slips and Falls For a variety of reasons, it’s easy to trip and fall at a construction site. The area has numerous tools,
This winter, a trip and fall accident lawyer can help you cope with your injuries
This past weekend the Northeast was hit by winter storm Jonas which brought intensely cold weather and record snowfall. Among the various dangers of winter weather worth noting is the risk of slipping on icy surfaces and loose snow. Slipping and falling can result in a number of serious injuries. For example, according to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the US, particularly among young children and older adults. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports that falls are the leading contributor to injuries among older people in the city. Injuries include the following: Head injuries impacting the brain or disfiguring the face. Fractures to varies bones in the body, including the spine and hips, necessitating a long recovery and often leading to deteriorated health and lower quality of life. Sprains in the joints (for example, someone putting out their
Quadriplegia Injury Lawyer Discusses the Cost of Lifetime Care
Quadriplegia is the loss of sensation from the neck to the bottom of both feet. It is often the result of an accident and can be temporary or permanent. Other common causes of quadriplegia include falls, medical malpractice, and sustaining a severe injury while playing sports. Young men between 18 and 30 are the most likely group to be involved in an accident that causes quadriplegia. It can also have medical causes, such as a stroke. A quadriplegia injury lawyer at Frekhtman & Associates is available to file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf if another person or group caused your catastrophic injuries. The Staggering Lifetime Cost of Quadriplegia According to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, an advocacy group for quadriplegic individuals and their families, the first-year costs associated with quadriplegia are just over $499,000. This includes an average hospital stay of 12 days and an average stay of 37 days in a
Car Accident Lawyer Notes NY Times Report On Alleged Special Treatment For College Athletes
You never know when you need a car accident lawyer in New York City. An investigation by the New York Times into an October 5 traffic accident raises questions about how an alleged hit-and-run driver and star athlete was treated by law enforcement. The November 15 report details how the alleged incident resulted in no charges, only traffic citations, and it focuses attention on possible preferential treatment for college football players. The motorist involved in the accident was a starting defensive player for the Florida State University football team. Accident Details At about 2:37 a.m., the player allegedly drove a Buick Century into the path of a Honda CR-V driven by a male motorist returning home from his restaurant job. In the collision, the 18-year-old restaurant worker was reported to have suffered cuts and bruises related to air bag deployment. The football player and his two passengers then reportedly abandoned
Are Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents Avoidable?
Traffic fatalities in general have been slowly dropping over the years, but the number of pedestrians killed by cars has been increasing. In 2012, 4,743 pedestrians were struck and killed by cars. It’s unclear why the number of pedestrians killed by cars has been increasing, but it is possible that campaigns encouraging people to get out and walk may be partly to blame. More people out walking means there are more pedestrians available to be hit. In the past, most efforts to reduce pedestrian-car collisions revolved around encouraging people to be careful when walking. Look both ways before crossing the road, wear visible clothing at night, and so forth. Drivers were urged to be aware of pedestrians and to yield to them at crosswalks. However, these measures didn’t seem to be very effective. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a massive study of all pedestrians and bicycles hit
Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Collision Between Tour Bus and Tractor Trailer
A tour bus enroute from Toronto to New York City was involved in a collision with an automobile and a tractor-trailer in upstate New York. According to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 6. Tour Bus Strikes Both Car and Semi Deputies say that the Pine Hills Trailways bus was southbound on Interstate 81 south of Syracuse, just prior to the mishap. The series of events allegedly began when a motorist crashed his car along the freeway. A trucker then pulled his 18-wheeler over so that he could offer assistance. The tour bus subsequently collided with both the car and the semi. Total of 27 Reported Injured Neither the occupant of the car nor the trucker were injured. However, 26 of the 52 bus passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to the sheriff’s office. The injured passengers were transported to a total of four