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NYC Buildings Department Pushes ‘Zero Tolerance’ Crackdown at Construction Sites
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has been conducting citywide crackdowns to curb construction fatalities, and it’s produced more than 3,600 safety violations and nearly 1,500 stop-work orders. According to a report in the New York Daily News, the “Zero Tolerance” program was initiated following seven construction fatalities in the first five months …
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Car Accidents Caused by Speeding Drivers: How Can You Prove Your Case?
There have been a number of recent car accidents in New York City, with many involving speeding drivers and resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. The city has stepped up its efforts to curb such drivers as well as speed-related incidents by deploying cameras and enhancing police enforcement. However, we continue to see a surge …
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How Much is My Slip-and-Fall or Trip-and-Fall Case Worth?
If you were injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident in New York City, you may be considering filing a lawsuit against the parties whose negligence (carelessness) caused your injuries. A number of slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents result in major injuries that can lead to lengthy hospitalizations, the need for ongoing care and treatment and …
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New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) (The Projects) Workers’ Lack of Training Worries Safety Advocates
Union leaders say they are worried that unqualified workers are filling in to do repair work on New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) elevators. According to documents obtained by the New York Daily News, because of an inability to fill job postings for elevator mechanic’s helpers, the Housing Authority has been using laborers with little …
Common Violations of the Law That Lead to Truck Accidents
There are a number of regulations at the federal level that direct how the trucking industry should operate. These laws are in place to minimize or prevent truck accidents, and related injuries and fatalities, which tend to disproportionately affect occupants of smaller passenger vehicles. Even with such regulations in place, a number of truck drivers …
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