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How To Maximize Your Fire Safety In Your New York Apartment Building
The threat of a massive apartment fire is always present. In fact, in April 2021, about 300 firefighters battled a terrible blaze in a New York City apartment building in the Jackson Heights section of Queens. An NBC news story states that while there were only limited, initial reports of any injuries, thick black smoke was seen rising from the 8-alarm fire that took nearly 12 hours to bring under full control. Ninety (90) families lost their homes in this blaze. Eager to seek refuge in rescue shelters after these events, many survivors do not immediately recognize all their physical injuries. Breathing difficulties caused by smoke inhalation may not appear right away. This recent Queens fire was extra difficult to handle since some claimed that the FDNY was not promptly contacted. Reports also indicate that at least one tenant may have failed to close an apartment door while leaving, possibly
EP1 S05: What Can I do After A Distracted Driving Crash?
Texting while Driving Injury Lawyers Answer FAQs about Distracted Driving Crashes. Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I’m a trial lawyer at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. The number one mistake a New Yorker makes after getting into a car accident is not fully understanding the medical diagnosis, not seeing the right specialist, and developing their symptoms, to understand what the potential can be. Oftentimes, the insurance adjuster calls someone and offers them a small amount of money, like a few hundred or maybe a thousand dollars to settle their case. They give you a piece of paper called a release. They say, “Sign this,” and that’s it. The case is over. That’s a mistake because oftentimes a person may not understand the full extent of their
Rideshare Transportation Poses Unique Liability Risks To Many Passengers
As major metropolitan cities and smaller towns try to reduce passenger car traffic, more Americans are requesting rides with Uber, Lyft, and taxi companies. Yet while these vehicles can offer some added convenience and fee savings, rideshare transportation poses unique liability risks to many passengers who suffer serious injuries or die in accidents. Taxi company handling of rider safety & liability issues – compared to Uber & Lyft Although taxis are usually inspected and maintained regularly by reputable company owners, the same cannot always be said about the privately-owned vehicles used by Lyft and Uber drivers. Furthermore, many taxi companies have decades of experience carefully screening their drivers and running reliable background (and substance abuse) checks on them. Sadly, the same cannot be said about most Lyft and Uber drivers (although some do behave responsibly). In addition, taxi companies and their insurers have well-established ways of responding to accident claims
Walls Cave in as Employers Ignore Safety Standards In Case Of Trench Accident
Although many workers face serious dangers when handling trench work on New York City construction sites, unskilled or apprentice workers must often handle the most dangerous tasks. And even when criminal charges are considered after a trench worker dies, employers often escape such liability. Yet despite the difficulties of getting appropriate trench safety training to all workers and supervisors, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and groups like NUCA (the National Utility Contractors Association) keep fighting for better standards and conducting user surveys. NUCA has also sponsored activist programs like the Trench Safety Stand Down. What follows is a brief review of recent excavation and trench collapse statistics, along with a look at the causes of trench accidents that seriously injure or kill so many construction workers. However, before exploring these topics and noting key worker rights, a few basic definitions will be shared. [table-of-content] Excavations, trenches, and ground
Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Fatal MTA Bus Accident
A 7-year-old boy riding a battery-powered motorized scooter was killed after being struck by an MTA bus crash in the Bronx on May 26th, 2018, police say. The child was struck on East 184th St. and Webster Avenue in Fordham Heights around 3:30 pm. The child was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses say the reason why the bus driver did not see the boy in time was that the 7-year-old came zooming down the sidewalk, down a hill, and into the street. The sidewalk is behind a building, so it created a blind spot for the bus driver, driving down Webster Avenue. The MTA bus came to a stop almost a block away from where it struck the boy. Witnesses say the driver remained on the scene and was questioned by police, but was not taken into custody It is unclear where the boy’s
How To Find Work In NYC With Construction Companies That Promote Safety
When you need to find a new job quickly in some fields, you can simply research company reputations through quick Internet searches. However, for construction employees who regularly face dangerous conditions, you need to learn more about each company’s safety record before any job interviews. Your very survival and ability to minimize injuries depends on securing this information. The material below looks at ways you can often increase your chances of working for one of New York City’s safer construction companies. Of course, you should also try to improve your personal safety by becoming qualified to join a construction workers’ union. Before attending your next job interview, consider learning more about basic NYC safety regulations and Local Law 196 of 2017 so you can ask more useful questions. Although some construction companies might be alarmed by being asked about many safety issues, calmly asking key questions may help you find