26 September

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Steps to Take Immediately After a Work Accident

in Injuries, Premises Liability, Workplace Injury

When you are injured while working your job, you have to follow a few steps to get your workers’ comp benefits. If you miss a deadline or fail to submit the right documentation with your paperwork, your claim could be delayed or denied altogether. Get Immediate Medical Treatment The first thing you need to do is get promptly treated by medical professionals right away. If you have a serious injury, you will need to go to the hospital. If not, your employer will provide you with a list of doctors who work with their workers’ compensation insurance. Report Your Injury Even if you think...

24 November

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Here’s What To Do If You’ve Been In An Accident

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in Accidents, Car Accidents, Construction Workers', Cyclists, Injuries, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Pedestrians, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall

If you've been in an accident, the first thing you should do is remain calm. Accidents can be frightening, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. But it’s important to take a few deep breaths and gather your thoughts before taking any action. In this blog post, we will outline what you should do after being involved in an accident. Assess the situation first The first step is to assess the situation. If you are able, check to see if anyone has been injured. If there are injuries, call 911 immediately. Even if the injuries seem minor, it’s always best to err on the...

20 July

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Why You Need A Construction Accident Lawyer

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in Accidents, Construction Workers', Injuries, Premises Liability

Construction is a hazardous occupation, with workers often completing jobs by putting their lives on the line. Sadly, when they sustain injuries or are involved in an occupational accident, they are not given satisfactory compensation. Statistics show that 15 construction workers die daily, and 10% of all workers sustain work-related injuries. If you are a victim of such a situation, you should consider hiring construction accident attorneys to protect your interests. Here is why these lawyers are necessary for you. 1. Hold Parties Accountable A construction project commonly comprises the joint effort of multiple companies. A contractor hired by a company to oversee the process hires...

03 September

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Studies Show Tired Employees are the Most Prone to Accidents

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in Accidents, Injuries, Premises Liability

What Causes Worker Fatigue? Several factors including too little, poor quality or interrupted sleep over a period of time can cause fatigue. Fatigue is the body's signal that a rest period is needed. Long work hours and extended and irregular shifts may be stressful physically, mentally and emotionally. The body operates on a circadian rhythm sleep/wake cycle. It is naturally programmed for sleeping during night hours. Demanding work schedules may disrupt the body's natural cycle, leading to increased fatigue, stress and lack of concentration. What are the Effects of Demanding Work Schedules? Long work hours and extended and irregular shifts may lead to fatigue and...

27 August

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Man Crushed and Killed When Elevator in NYC Building Suddenly Falls

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in Accidents, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death

A man was crushed to death by a malfunctioning elevator at a Manhattan luxury high-rise rental building Thursday morning, authorities and law enforcement sources said. The freak incident occurred just before 8:30 a.m. at the 23-story building, called Manhattan Promenade, at 344 Third Ave. near East 26th Street in Kips Bay. FDNY Deputy Chief Anthony Arpaia told reporters that the victim was exiting the elevator — occupied by seven people — at the lobby level when the car suddenly dropped toward the basement, causing him to become stuck between the elevator car and the shaft wall on the first floor. One person safely...

15 August

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NYS Ends Religious Exemptions to School Vaccine Requirements

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New York State has eliminated nonmedical, including religious exemptions, to school vaccination requirements. This affects children attending day care and pre-kindergarten through 12th grade at a public, private, charter or religious school. Long Island schools have been notifiying parents and guardians about this change. Medical exemptions are still allowed for children who have certain health conditions, such as a weakened immune system, that prevent them from receiving immunizations. A medical exemption must be issued by a physician licensed to practice medicine in New York State. A statement released by the New York State Department of Health said, “Proof of immunization must be provided...

13 August

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Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Children and Teens Most Often Associated With Consumer Products and Activities

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in Accidents, Injuries, Premises Liability

Traumatic brain injuries among children and teens in the United States are most often associated with everyday consumer products and activities, such as home furnishings and fixtures or sports, according to a new study. About 72% of traumatic brain injury-related emergency department visits among children are attributable to consumer products, found the study published in the journal Brain Injury on Monday. The study found that the top 10 leading products contributing to non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in children younger than a year to 19 years old are: floors beds football stairs bicycles basketball ceilings and walls chairs soccer tables Traumatic brain injury or TBI occurs when...

25 July

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Construction Worker Injured in Fall Through School Roof in Brooklyn

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A construction worker was seriously injured after falling through the ceiling of a building in Brooklyn. Citizen App video shows firefighters arriving at 16th Avenue in Bensonhurst just before 9 a.m. after getting a call about a partial roof collapse. Instead, they discovered that the worker had somehow fallen through the ceiling at JHS 227. He was rushed to Maimonides Medical Center with serious but non-life threatening injuries. All other construction workers were accounted for. Department of Buildings inspectors determined that workers were operating heavy machinery on the roof when an approximately 10-foot by 10-foot section of the reinforced concrete roof collapsed into...

18 July

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Worker Killed by Falling Construction Equipment in the Bronx

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in Accidents, Construction Workers', Injuries, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death

A Bronx recycling center worker was killed in a freak accident Saturday, police said. The 47-year-old man was welding a piece of metal on to the front bucket of a bulldozer when the bucket fell on top of him on Exterior St. near E. 146th St. in the South Bronx at about 1:30 p.m., cops said. The man died at the scene. His heartbroken family members rushed to the scene and consoled themselves. By Ellen Moynihan and Thomas Tracy [Daily News] ...

16 July

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24 Hospitalized After Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at NYC Church

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Two dozen people went to the hospital for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after they were evacuated from a church in Manhattan. Firefighters responded to Saint Malachy's Church on West 49th Street in Midtown on Tuesday morning for reported elevated levels of the gas. The elevated levels of carbon monoxide were first detected in the basement of the church where the nonprofit Encore Community Services offers meals and other assistance to senior citizens. "The seniors weren't feeling well, a bunch of the staff specifically were passing out and were verbally unresponsive," said Encore Community Services intern Gabrielle Morales. By the time firefighters arrived, most of...