Sometimes people wind up getting into motor vehicle accidents that are at least partially their fault. The driver may have rolled through an intersection and struck the car whose driver had the right of way. A pedestrian may have stepped off too quickly into the...
Month: July 2020
Seek legal help for denied workers’ comp claims
The average Brooklyn construction site is a hive of activity. There are a lot of moving parts, with different crews showing up daily to do their jobs before moving on to another worksite. In fact, if you are a Brooklyn construction worker, you might see new faces on...
Helping someone with severe burns
Most people have had a first- or second-degree burn, but severe burns can damage much more than the skin. They are often life-threatening emergencies. Medline Plus provides this information about severe burn injuries. When to seek emergency medical treatment Chemical...
Brooklyn wreck injures 5, 2 critically
Earlier this week, a crash in Brooklyn sent several people to the hospital, some injured critically. Events unfolded on Monday, July 13, at around 4:30 a.m.Three men were in a late-model Lamborghini SUV headed northbound on 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst when they struck...
Defective power tools can injure construction workers
Construction workers use a host of tools to get their job duties done on a daily basis. When these tools are in good condition and working properly, they pose little risk and provide considerable benefits to the workers. Unfortunately, there are times when the tools...
Drunk driving crashes claim many lives each day
Drunk drivers are a huge problem in this country. When a person opts to drink and drive, they are making a decision that could impact the life of an innocent victim. This doesn't stop them from getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, so they try to make it to their...
Safety is a major focus of the New York Labor Law
Construction projects in New York range from tunnels and bridges to roadways and skyscrapers and most projects come with an element of danger for workers. Construction companies must adhere to the provisions set out in the New York Labor Law, which addresses safety...