17
Jun
What to Do After a Truck Collision
A collision between your car and a truck can be a difficult and shocking experience. In an instant, your life and the lives of your family can be changed forever. At The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, we are very experienced in helping families through the difficult afterma...
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17
Jun
Trucks on City Streets Present Added Hazard to Pedestrians
New York City streets are always overflowing with pedestrian traffic as walking is one of the most prevalent modes of transportation in the City of New York. However, two grim and fatal accidents in January of 2020 remind us that even when pedestrians have the right of way, we ne...
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17
Jun
Use of Scaffolding in Construction Poses Risk to Workers and Passers-By
You see it everywhere in New York City: scaffolding. It’s nearly impossible to walk in Manhattan without encountering it, as construction workers setup and use it routinely to construct, repair and reconstruct our city’s skyline. However, how safe is all that scaffolding? And wha...
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17
Jun
Construction Workers Face Risks of Being Struck by an Object
According to the U. S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the second largest risk of on the job accidents for construction workers comes from being struck by an object. In the construction industry, a “struck-by” injury occurs when a person is injured by forcibl...
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17
Jun
Injured in a Fall in New York City – Who is Liable?
With the wintery weather fast approaching, the likelihood of being injured due to a fall increases. While most tumbles result in only minor injury, it’s not uncommon for more serious injuries to occur, including head injuries, back trauma, or broken bones. All can leave you with pa...
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17
Jun
Building collapse is a serious hazard for construction workers
An accident on the Lower East Side that occurred just last month (October, 2019)highlighted one of the greatest dangers facing construction workers employed on re-construction worksites: building collapse. The tragedy happened at the site of a burned-out synagogue originally built...
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17
Jun
Construction Site Fires Pose a Danger to Construction Workers and the Public
Construction workers in New York City routinely face risks on the job, and unfortunately one of those risks is the risk of injury from a fire on the site. Fires occur on a construction site more frequently than you might think, and workers injured by these accidents often suffer f...
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17
Jun
The New York Sexual Child Victims Act Allows Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse to Seek Justice
Sexual abuse takes many forms, and the aftermath of a sexual assault can be overwhelming. It’s a painful subject, difficult to talk about, and potentially a powder keg of emotional trauma for every sexual abuse survivor. Any form of sexual abuse can leave long-lasting physical...
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17
Jun
Injured in a Crane Accident: Find Out Who is Responsible
Crane accidents happen when the people in charge of planning construction safely fail to make the safety of workers and passers-by their top priority. The most common crane accidents happen when: The equipment is poorly maintained, resulting in hoist failure, boom collapse or ano...
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17
Jun
Safety Standards to Prevent Construction Crane Accidents
In today’s world cranes are a vital component of urban development and are a common site on New York City streets. However, when cranes are used in densely populated urban settings, such as the 5 boroughs of New York City, the risk of injury and or death to the public and constru...
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