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Ladder accidents are a common cause of both injury and death for construction workers in Long Island and across the country. In fact, falls on construction sites happen so frequently that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration lists them as one of the fatal...
Trenches are common on construction sites in and around Long Island, as contractors routinely use them to repair roads, build foundations and install utility lines. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, trench collapses kill an average of...
Construction sites can be dangerous places for workers. When trying to perform your job duties, you may be vulnerable to falls, electrocutions, broken bones and other potentially life-altering injuries. You may also suffer an amputation either at work or as the result...
Slip-and-fall injuries can cause long-term disability and expensive medical bills, along with pain and suffering. When this type of injury occurs, you may have a legal claim for damages if you can prove that third-party negligence contributed to the fall. Review the...
Drivers in New York must have a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage. If you experience injuries in an accident caused by another driver, you can file a claim with his or her insurance policy. Review the New York auto insurance requirements and learn how to...
Motor vehicle accidents are injurious, costly and all too common in the United States. Every year, more than three million people sustain injuries in car crashes. If you are one of those statistics and unfortunately experience an accident, you may later decide to file...
Wrongful death claims are a way to help surviving family members deal with the death of a loved one. If the death was the result of someone’s recklessness or negligence, your loss is especially tragic. Before commencing this civil action, you need to determine if a...
When you suffer an illness or injury that resulted from your job duties, your employer's workers' compensation insurance policy can cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages and other related expenses. In New York, companies must have insurance to cover all...
As the weather warms up, cabin fever can become unbearable. You probably can’t wait to get out on the water. When you do, it is important to keep the following in mind to help ensure a safe boating season. Steps to ensure boating safety Do not drink and boat: This may...
Whether you drive, walk, take public transportation or otherwise engage with others, you may eventually have some sort of accident. If you are a polite person, your first instinct may be to apologize. After all, even if someone else caused the accident, you may want...