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Queens Ladder Accident Lawyers
Now that falls have become the third leading cause of unintentional deaths in this country, all Americans must adopt better safety habits — especially when using ladders. During one recent year, close to 32,000 people died after suffering serious falls at home or at work. Furthermore, falls remain the leading cause of death for construction workers. Roughly half of all fatal falls involve ladders and dropping 20 feet or less. At present, construction workers suffer about seven times more dangerous falls than those employed in other industries. According to the National Safety Council, nearly all falls are preventable, regardless of where they take place. The following statistics provide useful information about ladder fall injuries (LFIs). This data is followed by a brief look at the types of legal claims often filed based on serious or fatal falls from ladders – and professional tips for improving ladder safety. What recent studies
Manhattan Intersection Accident Attorneys
While driving toward an intersection, many of us may relax since we’re often slowing down due to traffic congestion or a red light. Unfortunately, that’s a mistake since over fifty percent (50%) of all fatal and serious injury accidents occur in (or very near) intersections. Instead, we should be on alert — carefully scanning our environment for potential traffic dangers. Drivers passing through Manhattan quickly learn that major intersections close to the Lincoln Tunnel’s entrance can be very dangerous. The area around West 40th Street and Eighth Avenue is also quite challenging – along with the intersections in Manhattan’s financial district. Here’s a brief overview of the unique hazards posed by many intersections, the factors that most often cause traffic collisions in these areas – and a look at the types of evidence our office must often gather while establishing the defendant’s fault in a Manhattan intersection accident. Why do
Queens Intersection Accident Law Firm
During one recent year, approximately 223,141 traffic accidents were recorded in New York City. Nearly one quarter of those events resulted in serious injuries or death. Since the borough of Queens accounts for about one-fourth of all these annual tragedies, roughly 13,000 Queens residents (or visitors to the area) suffer major injuries or death each year due to these incidents. The dangers posed by passing through New York City intersections can also be vividly grasped by recognizing that drivers run over one million red lights in this city every work day. It’s hard to avoid major injuries in Queens and the other boroughs with so many drivers willfully disregarding intersection traffic signals. Given the high speeds at which many people travel through intersections, it’s not surprising that so many vehicle passengers and pedestrians are regularly killed this way. After reviewing some of the most dangerous intersections in Queens, this article
Queens Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Now that Queens has over 2.3 million residents living in an area measuring 109 square miles, it’s no wonder that it often records more annual bicycle accidents than New York City’s smaller boroughs. During the past few years, several bicyclists have lost their lives trying to safely maneuver around this area. Even after new bike lanes were constructed following one rider’s death, bicyclists realized they must always keep driving defensively. Although cars, trucks and taxis once dominated most sections of New York City, so many residents are now riding that bicycles now outnumber vehicles in some parts of the city’s smaller boroughs. Safety must remain your chief riding goal While paying close attention to traffic signals and keeping a close eye on all the vehicles passing by can keep a bike rider safe in many parts of Queens, it’s still crucial to follow all bicycle safety guidelines. Here’s a general
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