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.
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 and increased causes of death has also become increasingly important to try to stop the rising fatality rate and save lives. As part of efforts to better understand how and why so many workplace fatalities are happening, labor groups and politicians are asking the city to begin classifying whether a
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 rigging system that was being used to hoist the crane snapped. Police have been able to identify the 47-year-old crane operator that died as George Smith. George Smith was killed when one end of the beam struck him and hit another construction worker. The second construction worker that was killed in
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 it to hit a crane operator and a construction worker. Authorities have been able to identify the men that were killed in the accident as Alessandro Ramos and George Smith. Alessandro Ramos was a construction worker at the site. George Smith was working as the crane operator. Both men were pronounced
Diagnosing a patient correctly has always been a challenge for physicians in New York and elsewhere. Time pressure and conflicting opinions among specialists contribute to the chances of misdiagnosis. To help physicians grapple with the complexities of diagnosis decision making, medical researchers and software engineers have been working to develop software and artificial intelligence systems to supplement human efforts.
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 construction accident lawyers about options after an injury happens. One recent tragic accident showed the extent of loss that can result when a problem with machinery occurs. The incident resulted in the death of a construction worker in Brooklyn. A Look at What Happened The New York Daily News reported
As a New York personal injury law firm, RMFW fully understands that pedestrian accident victims and their families need to work with skilled injury attorneys to protect their legal rights and pursue appropriate claims for benefits and compensation following a serious or deadly motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are far too common within New York City. When these accidents occur, there are often significant problems with the way that the news media covers them. Reports can undermine important efforts to encourage the public to take driving safety seriously in order to better protect pedestrians. Common Issues With the Way Pedestrian Accidents are Reported Streets
A large percentage of civil litigation in the United States is made up of personal injury lawsuits. Approximately one new lawsuit is filed every two seconds throughout the nation. Some of the most common causes of personal injury cases include traffic accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, construction accidents and dog bites. Things to Remember if You are Sued If someone has filed a lawsuit against you, there are a number of different steps you need to take. The first thing to do after you have been served is to respond. You have 30 days to respond by filing a typed response to the Court, including
Despite the many advances that have been made in modern medicine such as antibiotics, vaccines, and intensive care, sepsis remains the main cause of death in cases involving infection. According to statistics, the number of deaths in the United States caused by sepsis increased from 154,150 in 2000 to 207,427 in 2007.
The legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana has become a hot button issue throughout the United States. As voters and lawmakers are asked to consider what constitutes an appropriate policy on marijuana use, it is important to think about what relaxing laws on marijuana can mean for driving safety. Understanding the accident risks presented by marijuana use before getting behind the wheel is very important when considering policy proposals. If marijuana makes accidents more likely, as evidence seems to suggest it does, it becomes important to protect motorists. Motorists also need to work with New York injury attorneys if they are harmed in drugged driving
