The Most Common Workplace Welding Injuries
Welding injuries are pretty common in the workplace and can be severe. The most common type of welding injury is a burn, which can be caused by the heat of the welding torch or the hot metal. Welding burns can be excruciating and sometimes require healing skin grafts. Another common welding injury is an eye injury caused by the bright light of the welding torch or flying sparks. Eye injuries can be severe and can sometimes result in blindness.
How a Lawyer Will Help You Maximize a Workman’s Comp Claim
If you get injured at work, you may be entitled to compensation via a workers’ compensation claim. Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP can support you after a workplace accident and help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Dooring Accidents Harm Cyclists and Motorcycle Riders
Cyclists and motorcycle riders in New York City live with the risk of dooring every day. If you have been harmed in a dooring accident, the attorneys at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP can help you claim compensation for the injuries and losses suffered.
The Rise of E-Bikes in NYC
E-bikes are an increasingly popular form of transportation in New York City. However, they pose a hazard to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. If you have been hurt in an e-bike accident, the attorneys at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP can help you.
Congratulations to the Winner of the 2022 Foundation for Your Future Scholarship
Our team at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP is very pleased by this year’s response to our annual $2500 Foundation for Your Future Scholarship. It’s heartening to hear from so many talented people who aspire to do great things for their community.
Meet the 2022 WRSMH Scholarship Finalists
It’s time to announce our finalists for this year’s WRSMH Foundation for Your Future Scholarship. Please join us in offering hearty congratulations to each of these four outstanding students:
Ella D. – Rochester, MI
Kristine A. – Honolulu, HI
Michelle A. – Taunton, MA
Victoria H. – Louisville, KY
How a Truck’s “Black Box” Can Help Your Personal Injury Claim
Truck drivers are often responsible for carrying millions of dollars worth of goods. Along with this, truck accidents account for a large number of road injuries and fatalities—the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 3,903 people were killed and 111,000 were injured in truck accidents in 2014.
A Concussion Is a Serious Injury
Although a concussion is often referred to as a minor injury, it can often have serious and far-reaching implications for victims. The tendency to shrug off a concussion leaves people vulnerable to potentially harmful long-term effects. It is crucial to seek medical attention right away if you have suffered a concussion. Physicians often say that a minor brain injury simply does not exist.
Can I Sue for Common Area Premises Liability Injuries in NYC?
Have you been injured on somebody else’s property in New York? You may be entitled to sue the property owner for common area premises liability. Property owners are required to maintain a safe environment for those coming onto their land, meaning they may owe a duty of care to those who become injured.
More People Are Cycling in NYC
New York is a geographically small but fast-paced city filled with millions of commuters and many travel options. Over the past two decades, New Yorkers’ interest in biking has increased dramatically, especially over the past few years, due in part to the introduction of 1,240 additional miles of bike lanes in 2018 and new bikeshare program. For example, between 2015 and 2016 alone, there was a 150% increase in NYC bike travel.