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New York Scaffold Law FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About New York Scaffold Law The NY Scaffold Law, also known as Labor Law 240/241 provides protection for construction workers and pedestrians against falling debris, falls from heights and other gravity related injuries at unsafe...
The Difference Between Third Party Construction Accident Lawsuits and Workers Compensation
What Financial Help Can You Receive for Construction Accidents? Third party construction accident lawsuits seek compensation from a party other than your employer. In the construction industry, this would typically be the general contractor or building owner in a...
NY Construction Accident FAQs
Do You Have Questions About NY Construction Site Accidents? A New York construction accident can leave you with many questions, and you may not understand your legal rights. Here are some common questions clients ask about construction accidents. What is your first...
NY Construction Accidents: OSHA’s Role
How Does OSHA Help Prevent Construction Accidents? NY construction accidents still occur despite the efforts of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), which offers programs and guidelines to prevent workplace injuries and deaths. It also regulates...
New York Scaffold Law: Arguments Against and For It
NYS Labor Law § 240/241 The New York Scaffold Law has been the subject of debate for a number of years. One of the influencing factors is that New York is the only state in the nation to have such a law. Facts About the New York Scaffold Law The state legislature...
Falling Debris Accident Kills Woman in Flushing Queens
Building Owners Are Responsible for Safety Issues Falling debris killed a 67-year old woman in Flushing on January 16, 2020. Gusting winds blew down a sign that struck the woman as she was walking down the sidewalk. The Queens Examiner reported that the sign was from...
Motorcycle Accidents: Why Wearing Helmets Are Important
If You Were Not Wearing a Helmet, Will It Affect Your Accident Case? Wearing a helmet can help prevent a serious injury or even save a life in motorcycle accidents. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that severe head injuries are common in fatal...
Safety Tips to Avoid Truck Accidents
Guidelines for Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks Truck accidents, including collisions with a semi-truck or big rig are something every driver wants to avoid. Serious injuries and fatalities often occur as a result of the truck’s size, weight and momentum involved in...
How Dangerous Is Texting While Driving Compared with Drunk Driving?
Why Texting While Driving May Be More Dangerous than DWI It may come as a surprise that texting while driving is more worrisome to the majority of drivers than drunk driving. This is true despite the fact that statistics show that drunk drivers kill more people than...
What Are Your Chances of Being in a Car Accident?
Protecting Your Legal Rights in Car Accidents Claims You may have heard people say that everyone will be in a car accident at some point in their lives. While this statement is a generality and isn't literally true for everyone, there are statistics that make it...
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