New York City Personal Injury Blog
Tips for preventing electrocution on construction sites
Construction sites harbor several hazards, ones that even the most experienced New York workers should occasionally remind themselves of. Electrocution can cause severe injuries, even death. The CDC lists the causes of electrical injuries and tips for preventing them....
Who is responsible for snow and ice removal on sidewalks?
When winter comes in and dumps snow and ice all over New York, you need to make sure that you do your part to keep the city safe. This means understanding your responsibility for snow and ice removal from sidewalks. According to the Department of Sanitation, you are...
The consequences of falls on construction sites
The New York construction boom provides many workers with much-needed jobs. However, safety issues on the job may pose significant threats to worker safety, especially when it comes to falls. On average, falls on construction sites account for almost half of all...
Traumatic brain injuries related to car crashes
Drivers in New York who get involved in serious car crashes have a high likelihood of suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Though these injuries can vary in severity, the most damaging ones can have lasting repercussions on your life. Depending on which...
What are signs of serious traumatic brain injuries?
When you are driving or riding in a car, you face the risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident on one of New York's roads, highways or city streets. Car crashes may have devastating consequences, including serious head trauma and brain injuries. If you experience...
What does phantom limb pain feel like?
The risk of work-related limb amputation in New York is higher in certain industries than in others. Workers in construction and manufacturing, for example, are at greater risk. Following the amputation of a limb in a job-related accident, you may start experiencing...
Changes to trucking hours-of-service rules may be on the way
With so many hours behind the wheel, New York truck drivers can be particularly susceptible to fatigue. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that in a study on truck crash causes, fatigue was a factor in 13% of the accidents. Among the FMCSA's...
Crush injuries on construction sites and how to handle them
Construction jobs provide a lot of work and good pay. That said, there are many risks involved when using heavy equipment and aging machinery, not to mention the potentially tight quarters when working in the middle of New York. Knowing what to do if you have been...
How can I prevent a motorcycle accident?
It is no secret that motorcycles are becoming more prevalent on New York roads. Many love the savings in gas that these eco-conscious motor vehicles provide, and some people are addicted to the thrill of worshiping the road on two wheels. However, it is also no secret...
Rushing and pedestrian accidents
Whether someone is late for work or they have a crucial meeting that they are worried about missing, people find themselves in a rush for a lot of different reasons. Unfortunately, no matter how much someone plans ahead, unexpected issues can arise that leave them...
