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Serious New York City Stairway, Ramp, Sidewalk and Parking Lot Injuries
New York City residents constantly suffer serious injuries while driving in parking lots. They also get hurt when using stairways, ramps and sidewalks. One major medical journal article states that at least one million Americans injure themselves annually on staircases. Although roughly 50% of all homes have staircases, many of these accidents also occur in the workplace. While many people injured on stairs are much older, two-thirds of those who seek emergency room treatment for stairway injuries are between the ages of eleven and sixty. Stairway accidents often occur because people are distracted — or because of design hazards. In some cases, adequate handrails were not provided. Sidewalks, ramps and parking lots also pose unique hazards for many New York City pedestrians and drivers. Disabled people using wheelchairs and curb ramps are often at the highest risk on our streets. One study found that in over 75% of street accidents
New York City Blunt Force Injury Accident Attorneys
At present, Americans age 44 and younger are most likely to die of injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes, falls or homicides. Blunt force injuries to the abdomen and brain account for a very large percentage of these deaths. No one is fully safe from these events since statistics indicate that they hold true regardless of one’s race, economic status or age. Although serious falls often plague the very young and old, a large percentage of falls also occur in the workplace. Every year, many New York City construction workers suffer blunt force trauma when they fall off scaffolding or are hit by tools or building materials that fall on them while they’re handling their assigned tasks. Even everyday shoppers can suffer this type of trauma while walking down the aisles of large warehouse stores where groceries and goods are stored high above customer aisles. And retail workers required to
Strong Closing Arguments Help Us Win Your Personal Injury Case
When trying to decide which attorney you should hire, it’s always best to choose the most experienced, knowledgeable and personable lawyer available. After all, you’ll need someone who can properly analyze the facts of your case before either negotiating a generous settlement with the defendant’s insurance company — or convincing a jury you’re entitled to full compensation for all your losses. You’ll also want to work with a lawyer who demonstrates sincere interest in your case. Try to avoid merely meeting with a law firm’s field representative after you’ve been injured. It’s best to meet early on with your actual attorney to determine if you will feel comfortable working with this person and the support staff. Should your case go to trial, you deserve a lawyer who fully understands how to present the evidence on your behalf – while properly countering the defendant’s arguments. Here’s an overview of the different
Welders Face Many Safety Hazards on NYC Construction Sites
Welders are crucial to every major construction site project. They’re kept busy using intense heat sources while welding together many different types of parts during all phases of erecting or renovating a building. Although many of their most exacting tasks must be handled in confined spaces, welders must also be prepared to take their tools outdoors to work on scaffolding or different levels of buildings under construction. Besides using their hands, welders often use various tools and machines to weld parts together. They also sometimes need to repair parts that require stronger metal seams — or that have holes or indentations that must be filled in to make them stronger. During most of their work days, welders must often carefully monitor the heat sources they’re using to be sure they don’t become too hot or toss of sparks that can cause a fire. Welders need to be quite strong since
Queens Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrian accidents happen much too frequently in Queens and all other New York City boroughs. Furthermore, many of these events result in long-term, physical disabilities – if not immediate or later deaths. One of these tragic events took place on July 1, 2018, on Myrtle Avenue in the Ridgewood section of Queens. Early that morning, a recently retired housekeeper, wife and mother was hit and severely injured by a careless hit-and-run driver who had raced through a red light. The 63-year-old victim was then rushed to Wyckoff Hospital where she fought hard to survive her injuries. Unfortunately, on July 16th, she passed away due to the numerous injuries inflicted upon her. Police remain hopeful that local surveillance images of the driver and car will eventually result in an arrest. Vision Zero is Helping – Yet we Must Each Do More to Improve Pedestrian Safety While pedestrian injuries and fatalities –
Most Common Injuries Suffered by Carpenters on NYC Construction Sites
New statistics indicate that carpenters and all other New York City construction site workers now face even greater threats to their safety while on the job. In fact, during one recent year, construction worker deaths rose by four percent – leading to 937 lost lives. Carpenters are among those handling the most highly detailed construction site tasks. While some specialize in building frameworks for floors, walls and doorframes, others spend their days building staircases, shelving and window frames. In addition, carpenters must master the use of many potentially dangerous tools. On some days, they must also climb up high on ladders – or position themselves on scaffolding while using their various skills. Before reviewing some of the most common injuries suffered by carpenters, this article will look at some of the dangerous tools they must use while working in both commercial and industrial settings. That information is followed by basic