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The Subtleties in Trip and Fall and Other Types of Construction and Workplace Injuries

When people see the word β€œinjury,” they tend to think of something that happens in a moment. This is an accurate way to talk about many sports injuries and some traumatic injuries — broken bones, torn ligaments, etc. However, it may not be an accurate way to think about some of the most common types of workplace injuries. As with certain other types of injuries, such as car accident injuries, many construction injuries are often not evident immediately after the fact. Someone might simply complain of some minor pain, but then later find that the pain increases over time rather than decreasing. Other symptoms such

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The standards for health care providers in New York

If someone files a medical malpractice lawsuit against a health care practitioner or facility, two of the things they need to prove are that the provider had a duty to the patient and that the patient did not receive the appropriate level of care. The first requirement is met by demonstrating that the person in question had a relationship with the provider.

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The symptoms of hemorrhoids and colon cancer

Colon cancer is a leading cause of death across the country. Like a majority of cancers, it does not show any real signs of being there until it advances, making it hard to diagnose early and increasing the odds of misdiagnosis. New York patients could stay informed about the disease to help avoid being misdiagnosed with other conditions such as hemorrhoids.

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Is Clockwork Covered?

When it comes to construction accidents in New York, we’ve seen all kinds of court rulings that come down to the critical details in the case. We’ve seen rulings that clarify who was doing what, discuss how it relates to a specific work process, and examines whether or not the case pertains to specific New York State labor laws such as NY Labor Law 240. Here’s an interesting case that illustrates some of the complexities. In Joblon v. Solow, a New York State case brought in 1998, an electrician fell from a ladder while he was trying to chop a hole through a wall with

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Going to the Truck: The Application of NY Labor Law 240

When it comes to New York construction accidents, the outcome is often something that emerges from the details of the case in a complex way. It’s not as easy as just saying β€œsomebody was hurt and they need compensation.” There are many aspects to consider and language in New York State statutes that has to be analyzed and interpreted. One of the easiest ways to explain this is where cases get held up by conversations about where a worker happened to be at the time of the accident. Were they on a ladder or scaffold? Where they holding a hammer and pounding on a structure?

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High Stakes in Construction

Those with close ties to construction and trades industries understand that construction workers deal with significant risks at work. Some of those risks are compounded for workers in busy urban areas like Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and other areas of New York City. Where so many building projects happen in a congested, busy environment, there’s less room for mistakes. That being the case, personal injury lawyers who deal with construction accidents know that many of these accidents are, to some extent, preventable. Most of the accidents that injure construction workers in New York City and elsewhere throughout the state are not β€˜Black Swan’ events — they

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Resources for Site Protection

Any time a company sets up a construction site in a busy urban area such as New York City, there’s a clear responsibility to secure that site and separate it from areas of public traffic and other chaotic public spaces. That requires certain kinds of physical tools, as well as safety protocols and procedures, for site protection to make sure workers are safe from intrusion, while also preventing certain kinds of public health and safety problems. The Importance of Site Protection Without adequate protection for a job site, visitors can come in and raise injury risks in various ways. They can aimlessly wander into the

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When to Contact a Sidewalk Accident Lawyer

Sidewalks, whether in cities or small towns, can be a source of danger, if they are not properly maintained. In case you are involved in a slip and fall or a trip and fall accident, it shows negligence on the part of your municipality. New York Municipalities are indeed responsible for their lapse in the maintenance of the sidewalks and public streets. However, there remain two significant limitations on your right to sue as far as a county, city or any other kind of municipality is concerned. New York has a very strict deadline in order to file a claim, known as the statute of

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The New York Animal Bites Law

Animal bites, particularly dog bites are something that happens often, and Americans in the thousands are victims of this peril. If an animal bites you, you might have the legal right to claim for damages, from either the animal owner or the concerned party. What to do if an animal bites you? The very first thing to do after an animal bite is to look for medical attention without delay. If left untreated, the animal bite might lead to grave injury, infection, or even death, especially when it is diseased. This is pretty rare but you still need to get yourself checked out. After proper

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How Preponderance of Evidence can Help You Win Your Case

Winning the Evidence Game If you wish to win a lawsuit, you need to have strong evidence that can prove the fault of the defendant. The court looks for strong evidence that can push the case in your favor. Your evidence should trump the oppositions. Evidence can include: Documents Photographs Lab reports Eye witnesses Police reports Public documents such as driving license Medical reports Medical bills Consulting a New York City personal injury attorney for a legal representation can do a lot of good. The attorney would review your case and inform you: If there is strong evidence that can win your case in a

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