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If you work in construction, your hardhat may be one of the more important tools of your trade. After all, when you work in places where something may fall on your head, your hardhat may be your only defense against a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage or another catastrophic injury. While picking the appropriate hardhat for your line of…
If you regularly use Uber, Lyft or another ride-hailing service, you undoubtedly appreciate the convenience of letting someone else drive. You also do not have to pay for maintenance or wear and tear on your car. Still, ride-hailing vehicles are not immune from serious car accidents. While you likely cannot control the actions of ride-hailing drivers, you can take some…
From inclement weather to high elevations, many construction workers must contend with dozens of hazards every time they step foot on a job site. Falls, caught-between accidents, struck-by collisions and electrocutions are so deadly, though, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has branded them the fatal four. High-voltage electrocution, where current surges through the body, is a medical emergency, as…
Parents regularly take their kids with them to the grocery store and other shops. Not only does this give parents an opportunity to expose children to everyday activities, but it also helps control child care costs. Every year, approximately 200 children under the age of 14 die in motor vehicle accidents that do not occur on public roadways. Another 5,000…
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 four hazards in the workplace. Before asking you to step foot on a ladder, your supervisor…
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 nearly 20 individuals every single year. If construction crews do not take steps to prevent a trench collapse, a worker…
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 of a work-related injury. With an annual average of approximately 1.4 amputations per 10,000 construction workers, construction-related amputations…
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 laws that apply toNew York slip-and-fall lawsuits Determining negligence You must show that a property owner, business owner…
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 pursue compensation after a serious car accident. Understanding minimum insurance requirements You must have…
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 an auto accident claim. As part of the claim, you need to collect certain types of…