Each season of the year presents its own hazards for driving. Autumn in New York City is typically a beautiful time of the year, but drivers should be aware of the seasonal hazards they face.With that in mind, let's review some tips from the AARP about how to avoid...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
New York’s ‘Scaffold Law’ is unique to our state
Many Brooklyn construction workers are completely unaware about a law that is unique to the state of New York — the Scaffold Law. This law holds that a construction company or building owner is completely responsible for all "gravity-related" injuries that occur to...
Commercial painters face serious hazards on the job
Painting professionally in a commercial setting, such as for construction projects or building renovations, can be a lucrative career. You may enjoy watching the transformation that takes place as you work on a painting project and see the space take on a new life....
Are tailgating parties inherently risky?
While a lot has changed regarding football game schedules this fall, it's a given that where there is football, there will be tailgating. This outdoor activity is one way to get together safely with friends and show support for your team.But just how safe is...
Why did my workers’ comp claim get denied? 3 reasons
When you got hurt on the job at the construction site, you filed a workers' compensation claim for your injuries. You thought that it would be an open-and-shut case and you would receive benefits for a few weeks or months before returning to your job on the work crew....
How can you keep safer when driving this Labor Day?
While Labor Day 2020 is fast approaching, for most regions of the country, this year's celebration will likely be quite different. But that doesn't mean that Brooklyn residents need to stay at home to be safe.According to their estimates, the National Safety Council...
Are you at risk of crushing injuries on the job?
Crushing injuries on construction sites are some of the most deadly and life-altering. These injuries occur when a worker's body or body parts get caught between two objects. Sometimes, a crushing injury happens when a crane loses its load and it falls onto the...
Falls continue to present danger on construction sites
Working in construction may not have been your dream job, but it is work you enjoy and helps you pay the bills. Of course, you would likely not want to put your life in unnecessary danger for your job, but you know that the construction industry is one of the most...
After a wreck, should you choose a structured settlement?
If you file a claim after getting into an auto accident and your prevail in the litigation, you could be faced with a decision: whether to accept a lump sum or agree to a structured settlement paid out over time. Which is preferable?Both choices carry certain tax and...
Brooklyn company fined, cited in worker’s 2019 death
A Brooklyn construction company faces fines for safety violations after a worker died in a building collapse last November. SP&K Construction owes over $77,000 in fines for the 11 safety violations for which the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
