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Scaffolding Accidents: Who Is Responsible and What Can You Do?
Compensation for Victims of Trip and Fall Accidents at Brooklyn Construction Sites While most slips, trips, and falls on construction sites involve workers falling from scaffolding or other high places, other deadly “falls” may simply involve tools and equipment falling and seriously hurting or even killing someone. At present, Brooklyn construction workers keep suffering too many of these types of fall injury accidents. Construction site supervisors must make sure that all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards are upheld daily, along with all state and local guidelines. Proper PPE (personal protective equipment) must be mandatory, and every worker should be required to wear appropriate boots and clothing for each individual assignment. Here’s a brief overview of several recent fall accidents and the types of injuries our clients often sustain due to construction site slips, trips, and falls. Other topics addressed include OSHA fall guidelines and the role that negligence
What is the liability for trench collapse accidents at construction sites and who can be held responsible?
The year 2022 proved unusually catastrophic for trench workers on American construction sites. By late November, thirty-five deaths had already occurred. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) immediately shared this data with the public. That figure was twice as high as the previous year’s total of seventeen (17) trench-related fatalities. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. One industry publication has stated that 2022 may turn out to be the deadliest trench collapse year during the last decade. When construction site employees are seriously injured or lose their lives doing this type of work, our Queens trench accident law firm fights hard to win the maximum compensation available for the injured survivors. [table-of-content] Recent New York trench accidents still weigh heavily on all construction workers Like those occurring elsewhere in America, New York’s worst trench accidents often tend to occur in clusters. Back in
Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injuries Often Need Treatment for Sleep Disorders
Although serious head injuries occur in many ways, our NYC traumatic brain injury attorneys often meet clients who have just survived a pedestrian accident, a major workplace fall, or a motor vehicle collision. Once we accept new cases, we fight hard to win each lawsuit so clients can afford all the medical care they require to heal, adjust and move forward with their lives. Experts suggest that somewhere between thirty percent (30%) to eighty-four percent (84%) of head injury patients develop sleep disorders after their accidents. Others place that figure just below fifty percent (50%). Unfortunately, many doctors forget to inform patients that they should carefully monitor their sleeping patterns. Once these new challenges are reported to doctors, prescribed care can help to correct them. Our guide to TBI treatment options and legal rights covers more on finding the right specialists for conditions like these. The following material discusses common
EP 09 S 08: Can You Guess the TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Jury Verdict or Settlement ?
A deep dive into recent NY verdicts & settlements for Traumatic Brain Injury lawsuits in premises liability, car accidents, construction accidents, and medical malpractice. We also discuss mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and post concussive syndrome verdicts. Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS [table-of-content] Full Transcript Welcome to Trial Stories, an informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I’m your host, Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. Hi everybody. This is Arkady Frekhtman and welcome. Our channel Today, we’re going to talk about traumatic brain injuries, and we’re going to look at verdicts. We did a similar video about spinal fusions in New York, and today we’re gonna look at recent New York verdicts and settlements for traumatic brain injury. All types of brain
What Are Your Legal Rights After a Ceiling Collapse in the Bronx
There are few tenant events more shocking than a sudden Bronx ceiling collapse. While some may see or hear early signs of trouble, few people expect such a terrible crisis to unfold. Far too often, careless landlords negligently fail to make timely repairs. They may also hire poorly trained maintenance workers to fix the problems — and allow them to use substandard building materials while handling their repair tasks; if someone is sleeping or otherwise present beneath a roof when it crashes down, severe or catastrophic physical injuries can occur. Property damage losses can also be extensive, and some possessions may be destroyed. What follows is a look at the types of legal rights our Bronx ceiling accident attorneys fight hard to protect on your behalf. There’s also a brief review of recent Bronx ceiling collapse accidents, who can be sued in these types of cases, and injuries commonly suffered.
How Brain Injuries Can Affect Adults & Children
Although medical definitions can vary slightly, most sources agree that acquired brain injuries are unrelated to birth trauma and congenital, hereditary, or degenerative causes. And these types of injuries occurring after birth affect how the brain’s neurons (nerve cells) perform their work as the “fundamental units” of the brain and central nervous system. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. Exactly what constitutes a brain injury – and how can brain nerve cells be affected? According to one medical source, a brain injury occurs when there’s a sudden blow, jolt, or bump to the head that damages the brain. These are often referred to as “closed” head injuries. In contrast, when a bullet or other object pierces the skull, a “penetrating” brain injury has occurred. Knowing the early warning signs of TBI can make a critical difference – symptoms are usually described as mild, moderate, or