The intentional infliction of emotional distress is a very real and serious claim, but unfortunately, it is one of the most difficult injuries to prove. Emotional distress is defined as conduct that is so extreme and outrageous in nature, that it goes beyond all possible bounds o......
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According to OSHA, the Construction Industry accounts for about 23% of the fatalities involving caught-in or between hazards. Occupational fatalities caused by caught-in or between hazards are serious, and may even be fatal. These injuries can be prevented. This list will hel......
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Across the United States, millions of wage-earners work in the construction industry and go to a construction site five or more days a week. Construction is one of the most dangerous lines of work there is. In fact, construction workers sustain considerably more injuries than peo......
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Medical malpractice happens when a doctor or a nurse makes a medical error that falls below the “accepted standard of care. ” Generally, this standard of care is measured against the care that would have been provided by another medical professional in the same field. M......
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The time after a person's passing is always difficult for their friends and family. This period can be even more devastating if a loved one’s death could have been prevented. A wrongful death action arises when another’s negligent actions cause the death. This t......
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Racial profiling is when law enforcement targets a person or a group of people based off of their race. Targeting people for race, religion, ethnicity, or national origin is illegal and unconstitutional. This police practice breeds mistrust in communities and in turn, creates hos......
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As scaffold accident lawyers in New York, we can tell you that scaffolds are temporary structures that are commonly used on the outside of buildings and construction sites to build, repair or clean buildings. Serious, even fatal injuries occur when these scaffolds are not properly......
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A disturbing video has recently surfaced of Chicago Aviation Officers dragging a passenger out of his seat and off of an airplane. Dr. David Dao, 69, and three others were told they needed to get off the flight to make room for United Airline employees. The airline said......
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Due to New York City's large population using sidewalks and crossing streets during all hours of the day, there are a very large number of pedestrian accidents. Even though the city’s efforts to avoid these accidents through the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP) ar......
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