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The dangers of being a construction worker are infinite, but every year new safety technologies are emerging to help contractors keep their employees safe at job sites. Some contractors have even started to use drones to improve worker safety. However, most of the latest safety tech like drones have yet to be adopted by construction firms. According to the Center…
You were bitten by a dog. You were out for a run and you had to duck through someone’s yard to avoid a car parked on the sidewalk. The dog darted out and bit you as you went through. You want to recover damages for your injury, but there was a ‘Beware of Dog’ sign on the property. Can you…
An 18-year-old driver in New York is dead after his Volkswagen Passat was T-boned at an intersection by a Toyota Sienna. A T-bone accident is typically quite traumatic since the driver who is hit doesn’t see the accident coming and isn’t able to avoid it. The crash happened right around 10 p.m. on a Saturday evening. Police said that the…
Ladder accidents often happen simply because people do not use the ladders correctly. This does not always mean the worker is entirely to blame. The instructions may have been unclear. The worker’s boss may have insisted that he or she use the ladder improperly to get a job done faster. The company may not have given the worker proper training.…
Every accident is a bit different, so the specifics can vary, but workers’ compensation may apply to a lot of related costs. One thing to note is that workers who are hurt often cannot sue for compensation if they have already decided to take workers’ comp. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons. That said, workers’ comp typically will…
Ladders are one of the most common tools used on a job site, but they can also be one of the most dangerous. Every year, falls cause serious injuries and even take lives. Ladders must be used safely. That said, even workers who use ladders properly could be injured if the devices themselves are defective, so the Occupational Safety and…
Construction workers face serious dangers. One type of accident that can lead to serious injuries in this line of work involves falling off scaffolding and ladders. These tools help workers get to areas that are otherwise unreachable. These tools are a benefit to the work site when proper safety precautions are taken, but serious injuries can result when they are…
One of the key terms in a disability case, under the updated guidelines proposal made in 2017, is “maximum medical improvement.” What does this mean and how does it impact the case? Essentially, medical professionals will be consulted early in the case to determine how far they think a person’s recovery can possibly go. Will a back injury linger for…
You may have heard people talk about the construction industry and the infamous “fatal four.” These are the four ways that workers are most often injured and killed on the job. They’ve earned their reputation over the years due to consistent involvement, despite changes to safety regulations and much more. They continue to be a problem year after year. So,…
Stories of nursing home abuse are horrible, but everyone hopes that it is not common. People across New York State place their trust in nursing homes, having faith that their aging parents will be safe. New findings show that nursing home abuse may be worse than we think. The Department of Health and Human Services issued alarming findings from a…