Retained Placenta Mismanagement and Errors and Medical Malpractice
According to statistics, out of 9,714 births in the United States, one includes a birth injury. There are about 28,000 birth injuries reported every year in the US.
Hepatitis C Infection and Medical Malpractice
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2014, an estimated 30,500 cases of acute hepatitis C virus infections were reported in the US. There are an estimated 2.7 to 3.9 million people who have chronic hepatitis C across the nation. The CDC also reports that roughly 75% to 85% of those infected with hepatitis C virus stand the chance to develop chronic infection.
NY Officials Want Data on Victims’ Union Status After Construction Accidents
The number of deaths on construction sites has skyrocketed in New York with the recent building boom. With more deaths occurring, it becomes more important than ever for employees and their families to understand their rights and get help from a New York workers’ compensation law firm if a problem arises. Understanding the risk factors […]
QUEENS: George Smith, 47-year-old crane operator, Killed In Construction Accident After Beam Attached To Wire Falls
FATAL CRANE ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 23, 2016) – Two people were killed Tuesday when a wire connecting a beam and a crane suddenly snapped, according to the Washington Post. Authorities are saying that the collapse in the Briarwood neighborhood was the result of a material failure with the crane. Apparently, the […]
QUEENS: Alessandro Ramos, Construction Worker, Killed In Crane Accident After Wire Holding Beam Snaps
DEADLY CRANE ACCIDENT LEAVES TWO DEAD AT CONSTRUCTION SITE QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 23, 2016) – Two men were killed in fatal crane accident in New York after a material failure with the crane, according to the Washington Post. The accident happened when a wire that was connecting the crane and the beam snapped causing […]
Construction Worker Dies After Machinery Accident
Construction workers routinely must operate and work around heavy machinery on a daily basis. Unfortunately, sometimes problems can arise and workers can become involved in accidents with some of the machinery that is abundant on construction sites. These accidents can be serious or even deadly, and workers need to consult with knowledgeable New York City […]
Lack of Hazard Communication, Fall Protection Failures Make OSHA’s Frequent Violation List
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has many different safety regulations in effect which are aimed at preventing injuries on worksites. Whether these OSHA standards are violated or not doesn’t matter when it comes to getting work injury benefits, so any injured worker should seek help from a New York workers’ compensation law firm […]
MANHATTAN: Nuesa Marques-Diniz Killed In Car Crash After Electrical Truck Hit Her By Fifth and Madison Aves.
FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (November 10, 2016) – A woman from Brazil has died after she was hit by an electrical truck near Fifth and Madison Aves, according to NBC News. Police are still working to determine how the accident took place. The woman that was killed in the car crash has been […]
MANHATTAN: Nuesa Marques-Diniz, 68-Year-Old Brazilian, Dies In Car Accident After Electrical Truck Crashed Into Her
FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (November 10, 2016) – A 68-year-old Brazilian Woman was killed in a tragic car accident after an electrical truck ran her over, according to NBC News. Authorities have been able to identify the woman that died in the accident as Nuesa Marques-Diniz. Police are saying that the driver […]
BROOKLYN: Construction Worker Critically Injured After Down Elevator Shaft When A Wood Board Broke In Half
CONSTRUCTION SITE MAY HAVE BEEN IN VIOLATION OF NEW YORK LABOR LAW 240(1) BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (November 11, 2016) A construction worker was in critical condition and had to be rushed to Elmhurst Hospital after falling down an elevator shaft, according to NBC News. Other construction workers are saying that the accident happened after the man […]