Category Archives: General Personal Injury
Construction Accidents and NY Labor Law Section 241(6)
We previously discussed New York Labor Law Section 240, a special law designed to protect construction workers who are injured in scaffolding or ladder accidents. Section 240’s “Scaffold Law” is one of a series of rules affording special protections for construction workers. Labor Law Section 241(6) sets certain standards for construction area safety, placing… Read More »
Construction Accidents and NY Labor Law Section 240
Construction workers face significant risks every day on the job. In 2019 alone, 1,061 construction workers were killed on the job, representing 20 percent of all work-related fatalities that year. New York law reflects the fact that construction workers face unique risks. Section 240 of the New York Labor Law, known as the “scaffold… Read More »
What Causes Lower Back Pain After an Accident?
If you’ve been involved in a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or even pedestrian accident, there’s a good chance you’ll experience some kind of back pain. Back pain is especially common in rear-end collisions or rollover accidents, even in low-speed, low-impact accidents. Car crashes can affect the muscles, nerves, and ligaments in the back, as… Read More »
How to Get an Accident Report in NYC
After a car accident with another driver, you’ll need to report the accident to the authorities. New York law requires drivers to notify the police if there was a traffic accident in which anyone was injured. If you were hit by a negligent driver, the police investigation will be extremely helpful in pursuing your… Read More »
Study Finds New York Construction Worker Fatalities Still High
Construction is a dangerous industry, and nowhere is that more evident than in New York. Both in New York City and statewide, construction workers face a daily risk of catastrophic, if not fatal, workplace accidents. A recent report issued by New York’s occupational safety agency details the state of construction site safety as of… Read More »
What Are My Legal Options After Hip Injury in Accident?
Hip injuries can be painful and debilitating. A hip injury can cause functional limitations and chronic pain for months or years after an accident, whether you were hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, a stairway collapse, or some other incident. If you suffered a hip injury due to someone else’s negligence,… Read More »
Types of Elbow Injuries in Auto Accidents and Slips/Trips and Falls
Elbow injuries are as common as they are debilitating. Whenever we fall, especially after a slip and fall or trip and fall, we tend (or try) to catch ourselves on our hands. Landing on your hands puts extreme pressure on your hands, wrists, shoulders, and elbows, creating a high likelihood of injury to one… Read More »
Tragic Bronx Apartment Fire Highlights Necessity for Fire Safety in Multiple Dwellings
A deadly fire broke out yesterday morning in a duplex apartment building located at 337 East 181st Street in The Bronx. The fire which started in a third-floor bedroom spilled out into the hallway, but heavy smoke from the blaze reached every floor of the 19-story building, hampering escape and leaving victims of smoke… Read More »
Common Wrist Injuries Experienced in Personal Injury
Injuries to the wrists are extremely common in personal injury matters. When someone slips and falls in a grocery store, for example, they tend to throw their hands in front of themselves to brace for the impact with the floor. Even if they suffer no other injury, some damage to the hands and wrists… Read More »
What Should I Do After a Shoulder Injury?
Shoulder injuries are as common as they are painful and debilitating. A severe shoulder injury can disrupt your ability to work, engage in recreational activities, perform daily activities including hygiene and dressing, and even sleep. If you suffered a serious shoulder injury in an event caused by someone’s negligence, you have the right to… Read More »
