Why Do New York Property Owners Salt Their Sidewalks in the Winter?
Here at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, we are passionate about personal injury law and guiding our clients through the legal process. We are not scientists. However, we often encounter science in our cases, requiring us to do some research or consult with an expert. One neat fact that we consistently deal with in our cases involves icy slip and falls and the role that salt can play in removing ice from a sidewalk.
Deadly Train Crash Leads New Yorkers to Evaluate Safety While Utilizing Public Transportation This Holiday Season
As one of the largest cities in the world, New York City has developed an intricate network of buses, subways, light rails, ferries, and more to assist New York and New Jersey residents with easily and quickly navigating the city and commuting to and from work. Because New York City is notorious for bad traffic and skyrocketing parking rates, many individuals have turned to the convenience of public transportation to avoid the hassle of driving in the city. While many feel lulled into a sense of security while riding a train or bus, the recent deadly train crash in Hoboken awakened fears amongst New Yorkers about exactly how safe they are while aboard public transportation.
Top 10 Tips for Traveling Safely via Taxi in New York City
New York City taxis are part of daily life for millions of residents and tourists. Whether you are hailing a yellow cab in Midtown, catching a ride home after dinner in Brooklyn, or traveling to JFK from Manhattan, taxis remain one of the city’s most recognizable transportation options.
How to Enjoy Your Holiday Travel to New York City While Remaining Safe
New York City is home to world-renowned restaurants, high fashion, groundbreaking museums and art, and dozens of plays and musicals. Each year, over 55 million tourists from around the world visit New York City to soak in its charm, history, and culture. If you are one of the many tourists who will flock to the city to see the dazzling storefront displays on 5th Avenue, experience the lighting of the Christmas tree, or ice skate under the stars this holiday season, we hope you enjoy your time in our hometown. We also want to urge you to practice safety in order to make your trip memorable without involving a hospital visit.
Keep the Holidays Jolly: Don’t Let a Slip and Fall Ruin Your Winter
Each year during the winter, health and workers’ compensation insurance companies see a spike in claims for treatment of injuries caused by slip and falls. Slipping on ice and snow during the cold season accounts for almost one-third of all workplace accidents. In addition to suffering through pain and mobility issues, victims of slip and fall accidents in New York also face multiple collateral consequences, such as missing work.
How Does Speed Affect Rollover Truck Accidents?
Driving at high speeds causes a very high number of rollover accidents, which can be particularly dangerous in light trucks that may not have the roof strength to protect occupants. According to one study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 45% of the rollover accidents they examined were caused by speed in one way or another. In New York, where road conditions can be affected by adverse weather, it is even more important to understand how to maintain safe control of a vehicle and avoid rollover accidents.
What Kinds of Construction Accidents Can Cause Paralysis?
Construction-related paralysis typically occurs due to severe damage to the spinal column within a person’s back. The spine contains bundles of nerves responsible for physical sensation and movement throughout much of the body, including arms, legs, and torso. If the spine is damaged so severely that nerves within it are severed or traumatically crushed, then paralysis can occur as a result of the injury. Certain types of construction accidents are more likely to cause this type of injury or paralysis than others, so special caution should be taken to avoid these situations.
Construction Crane Accidents in New York Are Rare, Right?
Sadly, crane accidents in New York have been much too common, and dozens of people have paid for them with their lives and in serious injuries. Construction cranes are an important tool for building and maintaining high-rises and other structures throughout New York. There are numerous regulations in place meant to keep New Yorkers safe and ensure these cranes are used properly, but that has not prevented accidents from happening. Worse yet, many regulations that should be in place have gone unimplemented.
I Was Injured at Work, What Do I Do Now?
Filing for workers’ compensation in New York is not particularly difficult, but there are certain things that need to happen quickly in order to protect your rights and your claim. The first thing you should do after a work-related illness or injury is get medical treatment immediately. Your safety and well-being is always the most important thing.
How Does New York Workmens’ Compensation Work?
In New York, Workers’ Compensation is governed by the Workers’ Compensation Board, which is a state agency that makes sure the system functions properly. The Board oversees claims and disputes, ensures employers are properly insured, and sees to it that injured workers are compensated.