New York Injury Law Firm News

Falls from Roofs Can Be Deadly
Falling from heights has consistently remained one of the most common causes of fatal construction accidents. Injuries involving falls from roofs tend to occur during construction activity, roof repair and maintenance, painting and more recently, during cable T.V. and solar panel installations. These types of accidents typically happen due to dangerous conditions on the property …

Five Things to Know About New York Van Accidents
Van accidents have the potential to cause major, if not fatal, injuries. Unfortunately, van accidents are fairly common in New York. Whether it’s being used to drive kids to daycare facilities, athletic teams, senior citizens or church groups etc., passenger vans are in high demand and a common sight on our roadways. However, these vehicles …
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Driver Fatigue is a Serious Concern Among Trucking Industry Employers
Tired truck drivers appear to be a major concern for transportation companies as a new survey by the National Safety Council (NSC) finds that 97 percent of transportation employers are worried about driver fatigue. About 38 percent of these employers, according to the study, said they had found an employee asleep on the job. The …
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Car Accidents in Work Zones: Who is Liable?
Work zone accidents are unfortunately extremely common across many cities. A work zone is typically an area of the roadway that is undergoing construction, maintenance or some type of repair work. Even though work zones are usually marked by signs, traffic devices, barricades and/or pavement markings etc., they substantially increase the risk of an auto …
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Can Fetal Macrosomia Cause Birth Injuries?
Fetal macrosomia is a medical term used to describe a newborn with an excessive birth weight, typically defined as a baby weighing more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces, regardless of gestational age. In more severe cases, macrosomia is defined as a birth weight exceeding 9 pounds, 15 ounces. This condition poses significant challenges during childbirth …
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