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Leading Cause of Construction Accidents: A Fall from a Ladder or Scaffold
Although there are many types of construction accidents, by far the most common one is a fall from a ladder or scaffold. In fact, there are so many of these types of falls that OSHA has developed a fall safety campaign to help bring awareness to these injuries, as many can be prevented by using safe practices in the workplace. Falls often happen whenever the right ladder for the job is not provided. The ladder may not be tall enough or be capable of carrying the right amount of weight. It can be expensive to have multiple ladders on hand for different jobs, so companies often scrimp on equipment purchases. When they do, their employees are often the ones who suffer as a result. Other times, equipment might need to be repaired, but it is kept in use anyway. Ladders or scaffolding that is wobbly or missing sections can be
Scaffolding Debate Highlights Need for Construction Accident Lawyers
New York construction workers and their families may want to take note. State politicians are presently looking to reform a key law in a way that could negatively impact hard working New Yorkers. News about the proposed changes broke the weekend of June 16, 2013. Interestingly enough, it comes on the heels of previous reports about significant increases in NYC’s construction site accident statistics and lapses in safety measures. According to the latest headlines, state legislators’ sights are set on reforming what is commonly referred to as the scaffolding law. Those familiar with the court system know it as NY Labor Law 240. It was originally designed to protect New York construction workers that must use staging or scaffolding to complete their job duties. Such protection is crucial because falls remain one of the chief causes of jobsite related deaths nationwide. As it stands now, the law requires NY contractors
What should you do after a car accident ?
More than six million car accidents occur every year in the United States. One in three accidents involves personal injury to the driver and the passengers.
Childhood TBIs Require the Expertise of a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
Childhood TBIs Require the Expertise of a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s calculations, more than 1 million traumatic brain injuries occur in the United States every year. Many of those afflicted are children. The injuries could occur during motor vehicle accidents, sports or recreational activities. If your child has suffered one, it is important to consult with an experienced NYC traumatic brain injury attorney. Here’s why: Traumatic brain injuries come in different forms that vary in severity. The forms include, but are not limited to, concussions, contrecoups, hematomas, and diffuse axonal injuries. Depending on the severity of the injury, the child could perish. Children who do survive the initial trauma are at risk of developing what’s known as post-concussion syndrome. It could lead to short-term difficulties in the areas of communication, cognition, hand-eye coordination, mood, and behavior. There is also the possibility
An Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer Knows What You’re Going Through
You can hardly turn on the news anymore without hearing about a traffic tie-up involving a big-rig truck crash. As an experienced truck accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates has helped truck accident victims around the nation receive the justice and compensation they deserve for their injuries and suffering. Call us toll free at 1-866-ATTY-LAW. A hospital bed can feel like one of the loneliest places on earth when you’re laying there in shock after a truck collision has changed your life. You wonder how you will ever pay all the unexpected medical bills about to start streaming into your mailbox. You wonder how you will be able to even pay your regular bills now that you are unexpectedly unable to work for a period of time. You also can’t help but ask yourself some difficult questions during the long, depressing, restless hours while you are stuck in a bed when
Cruise Ship Accident Lawyer discusses Carnival Triumph Cruise Line Disaster
Frekhtman & Associates, a national law firm specializing in Maritime Law, is dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured in the Carnival Triumph Cruise line disaster. If you are injured and seeking compensation for your injuries, then you must get in touch with Carnival Triumph Cruise Ship Accident Lawyers – Frekhtman & Associates at 1-866-ATTY-LAW. Maritime Injury Center has launched a 24hr hotline for passengers who were injured in the recent Carnival Cruise Line disaster. The Carnival Cruise Line ship suffered an engine room fire, due to which the ship remained stranded in the Gulf of Mexico for more than two days waiting for tug boats to come, which would drag it to shore. During this time, the emergency generator was in use, yet passengers suffered in silence due to disgusting and unhygienic conditions, lack of adequate bathrooms and food, and so forth. Passengers have described the conditions as