Securing a Site: It’s More Than Just Hard Hats

Gary Silverstein August 26, 2015

For those who have a responsibility to provide safety for construction workers on the job, the processes they face are a lot more complex than most people might think. The average person tends to think about workplace safety in a way that’s similar to what’s shown on television — you see people putting on hard hats and simply strolling onto a job site. In reality, though, providing for public health and safety is a much more difficult and extensive process than just offering hard hats or even other types of personal protective equipment. Evaluating Airborne Worksite Hazards Some types of safety provisions on jobs relate

Reporting Workplace Injuries

Robert Wolff August 24, 2015

Employers in the New York City area have a responsibility to allow workers to file workers’ compensation claims when they are injured in accidents at work. But in many cases, the issue becomes a bit more complex. Injured workers may face significant challenges related to the workers’ compensation claim process. Reporting Standards It’s quite common for employers to have injury reporting standards in place. Like other types of emergency policies, these standards simply work to make the process consistent and keep everything transparent. But in some cases, it may seem that companies are hiding behind their reporting standards. For example, an employer may attempt to

Wrongful Death Laws in New York are Cruel and Unfair: How NY Courts Value the Death of a Child

Gary Silverstein August 21, 2015

The tragic loss of a child gets no dignity or monetary damages under New York State’s outdated wrongful death statute. Parents who suffer the tragic loss of a child due to the negligence of another and try to bring a claim for damages are generally shocked at what they are told by their attorneys. Damages in New York State for the wrongful death of a child are based on an outdated law that values the life of a child based on the financial loss to the parents or next of kin. Since there are almost no financial damages to the parents stemming from the loss

Stand Clear of the Closing Doors

Robert Wolff August 19, 2015

Most New York residents understand the chaotic nature of riding the subway. They understand the mad rush down to a platform and onto a train. They understand the careening through tunnels, the push of the crowd inside the car and those awkward times when the train car stops between stations. They also understand the delicate interplay that happens in these systems between riders, as well as what needs to happen to maintain public health and safety. From the suit and tie commuters to performance artists and loitering individuals spending time in stations, there is often an elaborate process that takes place when we step inside

Dangers associated with electronic fetal monitoring

Gary Silverstein August 19, 2015

One of the most common medical practices used during childbirth, electronic fetal monitoring, may actually pose risks to both mothers and their babies. Health care professionals in New York and around the country may view EFM as a method of avoiding serious risks and complications during labor and delivery. Additionally, records of monitoring are often used to avert medical malpractice possibilities.