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Injured Because of Urine on a Staircase?

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Urine in the staircase, or hallway, of an apartment building is a common problem that can cause a slip and fall accident resulting in injuries. There are several ways that urine can end up on the floor in apartment building stairwells and hallways. Injuries that result for a slip and fall on urine are known as a premises liability case. Some of the most common ways include: Pet urine: Pets, especially dogs, may accidentally […]

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OSHA’s Fatal Four: What You Need to Know

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New York is a great place to work if you are in the field of construction, but that also happens to be a field with some of the biggest dangers around. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also called OSHA, is part of the U.S. Department of Labor. They are tasked with helping Americans to stay safe at work and be aware of hazards that may be a part of their workday, so they can […]

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Common Hazards on NY Construction Sites

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With such a high volume of active construction sites in New York, it’s no surprise that a large number of construction-related injuries occur each year. According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction workers make up only 5% of New York City’s total workforce, but they account for 27% of work-related injury fatalities! Construction is dangerous work no matter where it’s done, but NYC workers are suffering fatal injuries at a disproportionate and alarming […]

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How Does Liability Work in a New York E-Bike Accident?

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The streets of New York are always bustling with cars, buses, trucks, people, scooters, and bikes. Now, there’s one more mode of transportation to deal with: e-bikes. E-Bikes may be the newest micro-transportation on New York streets, but they come with big dangers of their own. In fact, a handful of e-bike riders suffered deadly accidents under circumstances that remain unclear, because no other vehicles were involved. The New York state legislature has created some […]

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Signs Your Child Suffered Brain Damage Due To A Birth Injury

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When young children suffer a neonatal brain injury, it may take years to diagnose. Often, symptoms of infant brain damage do not appear until much later. A new medical technology, however, may allow us to discover infant brain damage faster and more accurately. Researchers at Washington University are developing a device utilizing the same technology in smart watches that detects neurological injuries at early stages. This allows for early intervention, which is extremely helpful to […]

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Elevator Misalignment Accident Injury

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In February, Ivo Nikolic, the director of elevator safety and operations for a NYC public housing system, was suspended due to a 2015 elevator incident. This accident took place in a Bronx apartment where eighty-four year old Olegario Pabon tripped on the mis-leveled floor of the elevator. The cause of this elevator misalignment was a faulty brake monitor. Pabon ended up falling into the elevator, which was uneven to the floor, and cracked his head […]

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Traumatic Brain Injury: A New York Slip and Fall Worst Case Scenario

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When most people think of traumatic brain injury (or TBI), they imagine active duty soldiers coming home from war zones. Or maybe professional athletes like football and hockey players who routinely bash their helmets together. Statistics, on the other hand, show that the leading cause of brain injuries is something quite different: slip-and-falls. That’s right. BrainLine, a national multimedia project focused on brain injury awareness, reports that nearly half of all brain injuries in the […]

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Were You Injured in a Ceiling Collapse as a NYCHA Tenant?

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New York City Housing Authority or NYCHA tenants of a Morrisania complex in the Bronx have been dealing with a roofing issue for the past couple of months. This problem has resulted in many other incidents. Some tenants are struggling with major leaks. A ceiling collapse even forced one family out of their apartment indefinitely. Other issues include cold temperatures in the entire building and damp mail. Many tenants have complained to NYCHA, but they […]

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Window Guards Prevent Children from Falling and Injury

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In the early evening of Saturday, February 9th, four-year old Helena Flores tragically fell from her fourth story apartment window. She had just celebrated her birthday that Tuesday. Helena’s mother says the window was slightly opened due to extremely hot radiators. Additionally, Helena was autistic and unaware of the danger related to open windows. She somehow found a way to reach the top of the window and fall through. Unfortunately, she died on impact. Despite […]

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Premises Liability due to Inadequate Lighting

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While sometimes overlooked, inadequate lighting in homes or businesses is the cause behind all types of injuries. Even those with 20/20 vision are impaired significantly when a room’s lighting is insufficient. Property owners are required by law to ensure that individuals legally allowed on their property are kept reasonably safe. As such, individuals injured as a result of inadequate lighting may have a claim for compensation from the property owner. Injuries Sustained from Insufficient Lighting: Falls […]

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Injured Because of Urine on a Staircase?

OSHA’s Fatal Four: What You Need to Know

Common Hazards on NY Construction Sites

How Does Liability Work in a New York E-Bike Accident?

Signs Your Child Suffered Brain Damage Due To A Birth Injury

Elevator Misalignment Accident Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury: A New York Slip and Fall Worst Case Scenario

Were You Injured in a Ceiling Collapse as a NYCHA Tenant?

Window Guards Prevent Children from Falling and Injury

Premises Liability due to Inadequate Lighting

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