Scaffold Accidents and Personal Injury

Robert Wolff September 7, 2017

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an estimated 2.3 million workers in the construction industry work on scaffolds – this is 65% of construction workers. The 2003 and 2004 Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the private sector revealed that more than 60 deaths and 4,500 injuries occur each year due to scaffold accidents. A recent BLS study shows that close to 72% of workers injured on construction sites attributed the fall or accident to the support or planking giving away, or to the worker being struck by a falling object or slipping. The scaffolding they use in China is made of

FAQs About Personal Injury in New York

Robert Wolff September 7, 2017

A majority of civil litigation in the United States is made up by personal injury lawsuits. According to statistics, some of the most common causes of personal injuries include traffic accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, and defective products. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that 6 million automotive collisions occur each year across the US – an average of about 1 car accident every 10 seconds.

Personal Injury FAQs

Q: How do I know if I have a personal injury case?

Common Injuries When Roller Skating in New York

Gary Silverstein September 7, 2017

Inline skating is a popular form of exercise that gained immense popularity in the 80s. This form exercise can burn as many calories as when cycling or running while potentially reducing the stress exerted on the joints of the lower body. It is estimated that over 17 million Americans enjoy and participate in this sport and the number is growing each year. Unfortunately, according to CPSC, over 10,723 injuries resulting from inline skating were treated in the year 2015. From simple slips, to major trips and falls, one can sustain various kinds of injuries while roller skating.

5 common injuries you can sustain when

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FAQs About Medical Malpractice in New York

Robert Wolff September 7, 2017

According to recent patient-safety research by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors are currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. These errors cause 251,000 deaths each year, more than accidents, Alzheimer’s disease, respiratory disease, and stroke.

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FAQs About Medication Errors and Medical Malpractice

Robert Wolff September 7, 2017

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How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Medical Errors

Robert Wolff September 7, 2017

According to recent research by Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. It has been found that more than 250,000 deaths are caused by medical errors each year in the nation. 10% of all deaths in the US are a result of medical errors – cancer and heart disease are the top 2 causes of death.

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Medical Errors in New York – How to Prevent Them

Robert Wolff September 7, 2017

Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the US. According to a report published by the Institute of Medicine, as many as 98,000 people across the nation die in hospitals as a result of medical errors.

Physicians, government agencies, and group health care purchasers are working together to make the health care system in the country safer. That said, you can safeguard yourself from the risks of medical errors in New

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Simple Tips to Avoid Common Hospital Mistakes in New York

Gary Silverstein September 7, 2017

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Tips to Prevent Birth Injuries

Robert Wolff September 7, 2017

According to statistics, of every 1,000 births each year in the United States, 7 involve birth injuries. About 28,000 birth injuries occur each year, 2,333 each month and 538 each week in the US. This means that there are 76 birth injuries per day, or 3 per hour.

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Platform Collapse Leaves One NY Worker Dead

Robert Wolff September 6, 2017

One of the main reasons why construction work is so dangerous is because workers often do their jobs at high elevations. This means if equipment fails and safety gear does not work as expected, a worker could suffer a major fall. Falls are a leading cause of injury on construction work sites and are considered to be one of the fatal four, or top four causes of construction fatalities. Just recently, the risks of working at high elevation were made clear by a tragic accident that happened. The incident involved the collapse of a platform. A New York building collapse lawyer can provide help in

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