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Workplace Accidents And Workers’ Compensation Claims

According to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2016, private industry employers reported roughly 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, occurring at a rate of 2.9 cases per 100 fulltime equivalent workers. Nearly one-third of occupational injuries and illnesses that are nonfatal were more serious in nature and resulted in days away from work. The same year, 892,270 occupational injuries and illnesses occurred in 2016, resulting in days away from work in the private industry – this is essentially the same number reported for 2015. Man Dies in Construction Accident in Alabama According to authorities, a man died after he

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Registered nurses could prevent drug errors in nursing homes

New York families who have elderly relatives living in nursing homes may be interested to learn that, according to a study, registered nurses are more equipped to identify medication order discrepancies than licensed practical nurses. These mistakes often occur when patients are being moved between hospitals and different nursing homes.

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Chain Reaction Crashes Can Be Complicated…And Dangerous

Car accidents are always dangerous, and victims can sustain serious or even fatal injuries when collisions occur. Victims of collisions often have the right to pursue a claim against those responsible for causing the accident to occur, and New York City motor vehicle accident attorneys can provide representation to victims who need assistance determining if they have a case and who need assistance determining who to hold accountable. While accident claims are often complicated, especially if injuries were serious or fatalities occurred, some of the accidents that are most likely to be dangerous and that are most likely to cause controversy regarding their cause are

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4 skin conditions a dermatologist says are commonly misdiagnosed

Patients in New York and across the country often visit a doctor when they notice an unusual blemish or spot on their skin. Some skin imperfections are nothing more than sun spots or acne. However, others may indicate something requiring immediate attention. If initial signs of skin cancer or similar conditions are overlooked, a delay in treatment could have serious consequences for patients.

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Consumer Reports Calls Distracted Driving a Public Health Epidemic

A New York City car accident law firm can provide representation in circumstances where you have been hurt in an auto accident. There are many different causes of motor vehicle collisions. One of the most common causes is distracted driving. Distracted driving has become such a major issue that Forbes indicates that Consumer Reports is now calling deaths due to distracted driving a public health epidemic. Deaths Due to Distracted Driving are a Public Health Crisis Consumer Reports conducted a survey of 622 licensed drivers, and 52 percent of the drivers surveyed admitted that they engage in distracted driving despite knowing that it is wrong

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All You Need to Know About Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents and Claims

One of the most common preventable injuries in the workplace is slip, trip, and fall injuries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), businesses were given more than 6,000 citations in 2015 for failure to meet requirements in fall protection standards. The US Department of Labor reports that from 2013 to 2014, there was more than 9% increase in slip, trip and fall accidents and that the construction industry has the highest frequency of both non-fatal and fatal slip, trip, and fall accidents.

How Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents Occur

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Scared to Report: NY Workers Fear Retaliation for Reporting Work-Related Injuries

Reporting an injury at work is important to ensure you get the workers’ compensation benefits that you deserve and to ensure that the cause of the injury is properly investigated so further harm can be avoided among other employees.Β  New York City workers’ compensation lawyers can provide assistance in reporting injuries and in taking steps to pursue a claim for benefits when you are hurt or are made sick as a result of your work duties. Unfortunately, there are many circumstances in which workers should report injuries but don’t do so. In fact, Claims Journal reported recently on the reluctance of workers in meat and

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Injured Motorcycle Rider Jose Cabrera Trial: Jury Recognizes Plaintiff’s Pain In Fair Verdict

Jose Cabrera Trial Case Details Trial Verdict 10/19/17 Bronx Supreme J Faviolo Soto R 811 Index # 306043/13 Part 16 7186181246 Verdict October 19th $5,152,000 Jose Cabrera V Elidio Gonzalez and MTA and George Thomas, bus driver. Daniel Minc, Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff and Wolff for the Plaintiff. Tanisha Byron Esq. For TA Defendant Elidio Gonzalez, defaulted.

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Traumatic Brain Injury: The Long Road to Recovery for NY Brain Injury Patients

Brain injuries can occur in many different ways, including automobile accidents and slip and falls.  Whenever a brain injury occurs, it is important to understand the full extent of the damages and the costs and time associated with recovery. Recovering from a brain injury is often a long and arduous process that can be very expensive. New York City traumatic brain injury attorneys can provide insight into how you can pursue a claim for compensation for losses and damages if someone was responsible for causing your brain injury. A recent article in The Journal News highlighted some of the struggles brain

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