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Bronx Scaffolding Accident Lawyers
Many of the worst Bronx construction site accidents involve workers who fall off poorly constructed or maintained scaffolding. Workers must always listen closely during training sessions designed to teach them how to properly erect, use and dismantle scaffolding. Should an employer failed to offer such training, workers should ask an immediate supervisor to provide it or consider filing a complaint with OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration). What follows is a brief review of two Bronx scaffolding accidents, as well as a look at important terms and definitions workers need to recognize and understand. General scaffolding safety guidelines are also provided. Bronx scaffolding accidents happen often – although many aren’t always reported Early one afternoon last year, two workers fell at least 20 feet below their scaffolding platform while working on a large apartment project. The accident occurred in the Morrisania section of the Bronx on Third Avenue near
New York City Scaffold Accident Lawyers
Scaffolding remains an integral part of building high-rises and performing maintenance on various structures after they’ve been completed. Here in New York City, countless workers must daily use scaffolds while performing their assigned tasks. They must constantly keep an eye out for large gusts of wind, heavy rains and other challenging conditions. When construction workers fail to wear adequate safety harnesses and other devices while working on scaffolds, they can easily fall and suffer serious injuries or even death. The scaffolding accidents noted below should remind the public and all construction site managers that they must be sure these structures are correctly erected and rechecked daily for structural integrity before any workers climb on them. Health and safety training tips are then shared regarding the proper design and use of scaffolds and how safety harnesses can help keep all workers from suffering serious falls. Injured workers and their families routinely
Dangers of Motorcycle Accidents in the Bronx
While it’s always fun to enjoy the added sense of freedom that riding a motorcycle in New York City provides, all riders must exercise caution when passing through heavy traffic areas like the Bronx since too many deadly accidents occur there each year. Commuters must be especially careful when travelling on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Fortunately, some Bronx neighborhoods are benefitting from New York City’s “slow zone” program that requires reduced speeds in high traffic areas. You can learn more about several serious Bronx collisions by reviewing the descriptions of them below – along with some general New York motorcycle accident statistics. That information is followed by a list of the Bronx hospitals where many injured motorcyclists are sent after their accidents. This article concludes with a look at some of the key Bronx neighborhood attractions that so many motorcyclists and others visit regularly. Bronx motorcycle accidents remain a serious
New York City Burn Accident Lawyers
As the nation’s largest and perhaps most diverse metropolitan area, New York City daily offers its residents and visitors vibrant business districts, beautiful parks and waterways, advanced educational facilities and entertainment venues. Yet despite these many offerings, there are far too many annual fires. In January 2018, the city’s fire commissioner stated that the most recent fire statistics indicate an increase in fires throughout most of the boroughs. Seventy-three (73) civilians lost their lives in New York City fires during 2017. New fire safety measures are clearly needed. During the prior year, federal surveys reveal that over 480,000 Americans required fire injury medical treatment. Our experienced New York City burn accident lawyers are here to help you If you’ve personally suffered serious burns in any type of fire, you know how difficult it can be to obtain the best treatment for burns while trying to keep all your regular bills
New York Car Accident Attorneys Discuss Helping Clients Survive Bad Faith Insurance Practices
Now that ninety-one (91) New Yorkers often die each month due to traffic accidents, the police must work even harder to enforce all traffic laws to better protect our state’s residents. Yet once people are seriously injured in these accidents, their toughest battles to heal and move on with their lives may involve their own car accident insurance companies. That’s because bad faith insurance claim practices have become far too common across America. A recent California case indicates how this type of injustice can easily unfold in any state. A California man was awarded $23 million for the bad faith handling of his insurance claim In April 2018, GEICO Insurance was ordered to pay an insured party $23 million for failing to timely pay his claim (for underinsured motorist coverage). During the accident that occurred back in 2009, the party found to be at fault ran a stop sign in
Albany Accident on I-87
An accident in Albany was reported at around 10 at night on April 30. The accident occurred going northbound on I-87 and eastbound on I-90 at Exit 24. The northbound incident was cleared quickly after and traffic was normal. This is all that is known about this accident at this time. As more information becomes available we will keep you posted. We want to bring you current stories about accident news across New York. Sometimes, we will only know a few details at first. When we learn more, we will pass that information onto you. If you’ve been seriously hurt in a car accident and you are dealing with injuries because someone else acted negligently, you could seek to recover compensation for your injuries by filing a personal injury claim. For help with your claim, call Frekhtman & Associates today at (212) 222-1111. Note for readers: This post has