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NYC Bicycle Delivery Accident Attorneys
Tragic bicycle accidents have become common in New York City. All too often, the cyclists hit were simply pedaling to their jobs or making an honest living as bicycle delivery riders. At least five cyclists lost their lives on New York City streets during July of 2019. Only 10 such deaths were recorded in all of 2018. Although New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Vision Zero program seemed to be helping to decrease cyclist and pedestrian accidents during recent years, that program is no longer fully capable of stemming the tide of the current series of major injuries and deaths. Here’s a closer look at several of the 2019 bicycle accidents that resulted in death, some NYC cyclist data and a description of the key factors that now make biking across New York City a very dangerous proposition – especially in Brooklyn and Queens. Important suggestions made by bicycle activists
New York City Elevator Deaths Remain a Major Threat
All residents of New York City apartment buildings with poorly functioning elevators should immediately notify their landlords about all known problems to avoid suffering serious injuries or even death. On August 22, 2019, a 30-year-old man named Samuel Waisbren died in Kips Bay when his Manhattan Promenade apartment building’s elevator suddenly malfunctioned, crushing him to death. Witnesses said that Mr. Waisbren was trying to exit the elevator into the lobby when the elevator suddenly dropped downwards. At least three other people were still in the elevator when this tragedy occurred. Although the witnesses may not have exhibited physical injuries, they must have been severely traumatized by seeing Mr. Waisbren die in such a terrible manner. Residents told the New York Times that the elevators in this building have had longstanding problems. On some days, one of the elevators “wobbles erratically” and even stops between floors. And when the elevator’s doors
NYC Hospital Negligence Law Firm
Although many hospital patients benefit from successful surgeries, others return home battling serious pain caused by negligent care. Busy doctors and nurses often make critical errors requiring new surgeries to correct their mistakes. Some patients simply die of errors witnessed by a few employees who are too afraid of losing their jobs to speak up about what they’ve seen. Since a comprehensive list of negligent hospital errors and omissions would be too unwieldy for any article, a sample list has been set forth below. In some cases, hospitals can be held liable for the negligence of doctors who practice in them — if those doctors were actual hospital employees and not independent contractors. However, since there are many gray areas governing a hospital’s liability for a doctor’s medical malpractice, you’ll need to speak with a New York City hospital negligence attorney to find out if the facts of your case
New York City Neurological Injury Attorneys
Far too often, auto collision and workplace accident victims suffer serious neurological or brain injuries. These types of medical conditions can also be caused by bad falls, sports injuries, physical assaults, explosions and military accidents. Immediate diagnosis and treatment remain crucial to achieving the best patient outcomes. While surgeries can help reverse some brain injuries – the cognitive disorders (those that disrupt clear thinking and reasoning) — can often require long-term rehabilitative care. If the initial head trauma is extreme, death can result. Fortunately, many neurology patients can greatly benefit from carefully develop treatment plans. Here’s a brief overview of some major neurological conditions our clients often suffer after serious construction accidents and auto collisions. Additional material covers the symptoms of common neurological ailments – and how specific cognitive disorders can impair people’s daily lives. Special problems associated with memory loss and amnesia are also addressed. Common neurological injuries suffered
Most Common Injuries Glaziers Sustain on NYC Construction Sites
New York is among the five states that currently employ the most glaziers in the construction industry. It ranks fourth, right behind California, Texas and Florida – and just ahead of Washington. Although we often notice the many handsome and protective windows that glaziers install in skyscrapers, few of us are aware of the many professional skills they must master before being qualified to ply their physically demanding trade. Besides mounting windows, glaziers are also often asked to design and build skylights, glass doors and indoor paneling. During their apprenticeships, they must learn to read basic building blueprints and handle various hand and power tools, depending on the tasks at hand. On any given day, glaziers may need to use glasscutters, suction cups, glazing knives – or power tools like drills, grinders, cutters and saws. Although many glaziers work indoors preparing glass for use in building projects, others must brave
NYC Utility Workers Face Numerous Daily Hazards
Whether working directly on building construction sites or adjacent to them, utility workers must exercise great caution when carrying out various tasks. In fact, many of these contractors and subcontractors work directly with electricity – or around natural gas and various toxic chemicals. Other utility workers handle water mains or underground communication infrastructures that involve radio and microwave equipment. On most days, New York City utility workers are either installing new equipment, replacing older materials and wiring, performing routine maintenance tasks – or conducting safety checks as they search for weaknesses or flaws in various systems. To provide a better understanding of the dangers that challenge utility workers, this article first reviews some of the general locations where they often handle their tasks, and then notes the serious injuries they most frequently sustain. Many utility workers face challenging work locations Inside raised boom lifts, (“cherry pickers,” or basket cranes). These