Who Can I File a New York Construction Injury Claim Against?
No matter what safety precautions are taken, construction workers still get injured regularly at New York City construction sites. While workers’ compensation will help with many financial issues an injured New York City construction worker may face, it might not cover all their bills and expenses. In such a case, it may be beneficial for an injured worker to file a civil suit. But, determining exactly who is responsible for an injury at a construction site can be complex. With building owners, contractors, and other third parties working together at one location, finding out who is responsible for a worker’s injuries will require a New York construction site accident injury attorney.
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP can help you build a viable injury claim against the at-fault party responsible for construction site injuries. Call us at (212) 986-7353.
Dangers of Cranes on New York Construction Sites
It’s common to see a crane, towering hundreds of feet in the air, at a New York construction site. Cranes are incredibly massive pieces of building equipment that can weigh several tons. When such large machinery is being used at great heights and around large teams of construction workers, injuries are bound to happen.
Common Causes of New York Crane Accidents
There are many different reasons that New York crane accidents happen. Federal laws and construction safety regulations are in place to keep construction workers and the general public safe in and around construction sites. But, even with strict rules about crane usage set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), mistakes are still made, accidents happen, and people get hurt. Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP has represented many New York construction workers injured in crane accidents. Here are some of the most common crane accidents we have seen over the decades:
Types of Abdominal Injuries Caused By a New York City Car Accident
In many instances, a car accident can leave a person suffering from serious internal organ damage. These types of abdominal injuries can cause life-long debilitating effects. Abdominal injuries suffered in a New York City car accident can be especially dangerous because many injuries do not show obvious external signs of being present immediately after a car accident. Many abdominal injuries show their symptoms days, weeks, or even months after a car accident.
If you or a loved one have suffered serious internal injuries after a New York City car accident, do not hesitate to contact Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP. We can be reached at (212) 986-7353.
Is My New York Intersection Accident Worth Investigating?
Anyone who lives, works, or visits New York City knows how dangerous our streets are. With so many pedestrians, cars, taxis, and a rising number of bicycles on our streets, accidents at intersections are common in the Big Apple. Intersection accidents can cause devastating accidents for the pedestrians, drivers, or bicyclists involved. If you or a loved one have been injured in a New York City intersection accident, you need to speak with an experienced attorney about your legal rights and options.
Common Causes of New York City Intersection Accidents
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP has helped many people and their families suffering after New York City intersection accidents. Here are the most common causes of intersection accidents our clients have reported over the years:
Common Causes of Scaffold Accidents at New York Construction Sites
Anyone who lives or works in New York City is accustomed to seeing construction sites. With so many building projects always happening in the city, scaffolding is a pretty common sight in Manhattan and the other boroughs. Scaffolding is major part of just about any construction site.
Construction workers put their safety–and lives–at risk each time they’re on a scaffold. If scaffolding frames are in poor condition or wood used for scaffolding can’t support their loads, workers get put in danger. However, falls are the top danger related to scaffolding use. Falls from scaffolding is the leading cause of death in construction site accidents. No matter how a scaffolding-related injury happened, there is one common thread: these accidents cause serious injuries.
Common Causes of New York Parking Lot and Garage Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Property owners in New York City have a legal responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe for tenants, visitors, and guests. This legal obligation includes not only preventing slip-and-fall accidents from occurring indoor, but also areas that are outside the building such as parking lots and garages.
Here are some of the most common causes of slip-and-fall accidents in parking lots and garages:
- Uneven pavement and potholes: Large holes and deep cracks in the pavement can result in slippery puddles and dangerous tripping hazards. Property owners must make every effort to fill potholes and to even out large cracks. When a part of the parking area is particularly dangerous and repairs cannot be made right away, property owners must place warning signs around the hazards to warn visitors.
Who is Responsible for a New York Parking Lot or Garage Slip-and-Fall Accident?
Many slip-and-fall accidents occur indoors after a worker fails to clean up spilled liquid or a sanitation employee doesn’t put up warning signs after mopping the floor. However, not all slip-and-fall accidents occur inside buildings. In fact, it is the responsibility of the property owner and property manager to ensure that all parts of a premises – inside and out – are safe for visitors.
Slip-and-fall accidents are the most common type of incident that lead to parking lot injuries. They most often occur as a result of:
Who Can I Take Legal Action Against for a New York Brain Injury?
Victims of brain injuries endure not only physical challenges as a result of those injuries, but also significant financial burdens in the form of expenses for medical care, nursing, and rehabilitation. It is common for families to go into debt to help pay for a loved one’s treatment and care in the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury.
Some of the most common causes of brain injuries in New York City are auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and physical assaults. When a brain injury is caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, the at-fault individual or entity can be held liable for the victims’ injuries, damages, and losses. Plaintiffs in such cases must show that the at-fault party’s negligence or wrongdoing caused or contributed to their brain injuries.
Here are a few examples of injury accidents that can result in brain injury:
Top Four Causes of New York Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regularly reviews the causes of reported traffic accidents to better understand how these devastating crashes happen. According to the federal agency, there are well over 250,000 large truck accidents nationwide each year. These accidents injure 60,000 people and kill over 3,000 people annually.
Understanding the main causes of truck accidents can help you avoid being involved in one. Here are four of the most common causes of New York truck accidents:
- Truck driver error: Inexperienced, careless, and reckless truck drivers put everyone on the roadway at risk of serious injury. Some of the most common forms of truck driver error include excessive speed, violating hours-of-service regulations, driving while fatigued, distracted driving, and impaired driving.
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP Secures $4 Million Settlement
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP is proud to announce that we’ve secured a $4 million settlement for one of our personal injury clients.
In January of 2010, plumber Benny Mitchell was working at a renovation site in Brooklyn. Benny suffered a serious injury one morning when a 200 pound over-head duct fell and struck him. Investigation found that the accident was caused by co-workers cutting suspension wires holding the up the duct. That same morning, the renovation site had another duct falling incident that nearly injured another worker just minutes before Benny was hurt. Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP was able to prove that the site violated New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations about over-head construction hazards.