Workers may perform numerous tasks on top of or around scaffolding. Roofers, painters, window washers, and other professionals rely on scaffolding to do their jobs and preserve their safety. Unfortunately, mishaps and accidents happen, and anyone working on a New York...
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Top 3 motor vehicle accident bone fractures in New York
Bone fractures are a common injury in motor vehicle accidents. Bones can break when the body is thrust into something hard, such as the dashboard or window. If you've been in a motor vehicle accident recently, you may be having one of these bone fractures. Arm...
How can a late diagnosis of multiple myeloma affect you?
Finding out you have a serious illness that could be deadly is one of the worst things any New York resident could ever experience. A late diagnosis of multiple myeloma can have dire consequences. What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer...
Common surgical mistakes that occur
Whether attributed to incompetence, inattention, fatigue, miscommunication or even substance abuse, surgical errors from physicians and their teams lead to terrible and unintended consequences for patients and their families. You went into surgery trusting that the...
What are the delayed signs of birth injuries?
Parents in New York want their children to grow and thrive. Unfortunately, some babies suffer birth injuries that might not show up until later. What are birth injuries? If problems occur during delivery, a baby might suffer from birth injuries. They develop from...
Dog owners are liable for injuries during attacks
Any dog owner can be held liable if their animal attacks, and they could face a confrontation in court. The rules for determining who is liable in which circumstances are set by New York laws. Determining liability in an animal attack case First, the plaintiff must...
How construction workers prevent struck-by injuries
Countless injuries at construction sites in New York are caused when workers are struck by different objects. Workers are required to understand the reasons why struck-by injuries happen first. Then, they can use the most effective safety methods to reduce the number...
NHTSA data projects a dramatic rise in traffic fatalities
While the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has not yet released official figures, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published estimates based on preliminary data. Unfortunately, traffic fatalities across the nation show no signs of...
Neglecting vehicle maintenance may lead to tragedy
Most car owners know that vehicle maintenance is essential. If check-ups are not regularly performed, a short trip to the store or out-of-town journey may lead to misadventure, frustration and even a crash. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety...
How do birth injuries happen in New York?
Birth injuries can happen in several ways, but all have one thing in common: They can cause lifelong damage to the baby. To prevent birth injuries from happening, you should know how they happen and steps to take if they ensue. Causes of birth injuries Difficult...