New York City Personal Injury Blog
Scaffolding collapse causes death and multiple injuries
The tall skyscrapers that make up the skyline of New York City are a testament to the hard work of the local construction industry. Unfortunately, the work needed to build or renovate a building is dangerous. Part of the reason is the construction work that happens at...
The risk of TBI in the construction industry
In the construction industry, the risks are high. A fall from ladders, scaffolding and more can result in serious, life-threatening injuries. Among these injuries are traumatic brain injuries. For construction workers who work with iron and steel, they are the most...
Fatigue and working with dangeorus machinery
There are a variety of reasons why those who work with dangerous machinery become injured (or even pass away) as a result of an accident on the job. Sometimes, the error of a co-worker leads to a serious mishap, while others become hurt because they are working while...
How can a serious injury cause hearing loss?
An accident sustained on the property of another person or in a public establishment may result in one of many different kinds of injuries. A fall or an impact, for example, could break a bone in just about any location in your body. However, injuries on a premises...
New York City sanitation trucks pose serious traffic risks
Weighing about 25 tons when loaded and having significant blind spots on all sides, sanitation trucks are difficult to maneuver even when traffic and road conditions are good. Safely navigating the often narrow and busy streets of New York poses a serious challenge,...
How can you handle car accident-induced PTSD?
When you focus on the injuries that follow a car accident, odds are that you pay the most attention to the physical injuries. What about the mental anguish that follows an accident? Could you have post-traumatic stress disorder? If you do, how can you handle it?...
How the latest technology reconstructs truck accidents
Because of their large size and bulk, trucks can inflict serious injury if they collide with another vehicle. In the aftermath of a truck accident, an investigation will take place to determine how the accident occurred. Thanks to the latest advances in technology, it...
New York construction injuries disproportionately affect Latinos
New York is home to a large population, especially in New York City and surrounding areas. Because of this, construction workers struggle to keep up with the demands for building new structures and renovating old ones. These construction projects provide more homes...
Losing the ability to care for one’s self after a crash
Motor vehicle wrecks have many consequences, from devastating injuries to emotional trauma and financial problems. Sometimes, people are incapacitated in the wake of a wreck and they cannot care for themselves any longer. Whether you are struggling with this and count...
What are the signs of a skull fracture?
Car accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. Following an accident, you may be dealing with stress, anxiety and loss of income on top of the physical consequences from the collision. Many people try to brush off the accident to move on with their life, but...
