Workers in the construction industry are often exposed to a wide range of chemicals - many of which are toxic in nature and can lead to serious health problems in the long term. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that employers must train......
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Workplace sexual harassment is strictly prohibited under the New York City Human Rights Law, New York State Human Rights Law, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite the legal protections available for employees at local, state, as well as federal level, sexual har......
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Construction site accident claims are among the most complex claims to handle for a personal injury lawyer. If you have been injured in a construction accident and are looking to pursue compensation, you need to make sure that the lawyer who represents you is best equipped to han......
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As a parent, when you send your child to school, you entrust the school administration with your child's safety. Unfortunately, school administrators and teachers often fail in their duty to provide a safe environment for the children. As a result, children are at risk of b......
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Construction projects generally involve a number of subcontractors, who are hired by the general contractor to handle various aspects of the project - from roofing to flooring, masonry, plumbing, HVAC work, electrical work, carpentry, and many more. If and when a cons......
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Workplace accidents are alarmingly common in the construction industry. Data from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) shows that fatalities in the construction industry accounted for 24% of all workplace fatalities in New York, which is higher than......
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Sexual assault is shockingly common in New York. Data from the New York City Alliance against Sexual Assault (NYCAASA) states that approximately 50,000 women are sexually assaulted in New York City every year and that number is probably growing because of the bail reform laws tha......
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If you have been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, you might be wondering how long it might take to settle your claim and get the compensation you need from the at-fault party. The answer is - it depends on a wide range of factors. On average, an 18-wheeler claim can take......
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If you have been sexually assaulted and are planning to sue the perpetrator, it is important to choose the right attorney to handle your claim. Sexual violence-based claims can be more complicated to handle than negligence based claims and recovering damages can prove to be trick......
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The world of New York labor laws is a complex one and not always easy to determine when and if it applies to construction accidents. Here's a look at how the two intersect. You can find the full list of protections guaranteed under New York labor laws here. The protec......
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