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Commercial Semi Truck Accident Patterns


Posted on January 20, 2019 by

Commercial trucks are vital to the New York City economy. Yet driving a semi-truck around the five boroughs is not easy. Semi-trucks operate much differently than the average family sedan in terms of how they brake, steer, and create dangerous blind spots. All of these factors can lead to a New York truck accident. In fact, New York is one of the top ten states for the highest average of fatal large truck and bus crashes.

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How to Prevent Construction Accidents


Posted on November 27, 2018 by

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries. Across all of NYC, one of every five worker deaths occurs in the construction industry. Specifically, in 2015, New York City’s Building Department (NYBD) recorded eight fatal construction-related accidents just in 2015, the highest it has been since the 2008 boom. Every day, construction workers subject themselves to the dangers of heights, heavy machinery, electricity, and power tools. Anyone of these elements can lead to injury or death.

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Information to Collect After a Car Accident


Posted on October 31, 2018 by

After a car accident, you will likely be frightened. You may be suffering from injuries. Your car may be totaled. You may have a million things running through your mind. One thing you should be thinking about is the proper steps to take following an accident. You cannot simply leave the accident scene and move on with your life. You need to get some information, and the more, the better.

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What to Expect Financially After a Personal Injury


Posted on September 27, 2018 by

Every day, people get into accidents. They may slip and fall in a grocery store. They may take their medicine and suffer serious side effects. Some are injured by their doctor during surgery.  Many get into serious car accidents and see their lives changed forever.

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Understanding Crane Accidents


Posted on September 21, 2018 by

Construction sites tend to be very dangerous due to the heavy equipment often found there. This equipment includes huge cranes. Tower cranes and overhead cranes are often found on construction sites, particularly those for skyscrapers and other tall buildings.

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Asbestos and Landlord Negligence


Posted on August 29, 2018 by

Asbestos was a major scare for workers and homeowners a few decades ago. Known for causing mesothelioma and other lung conditions, asbestos was banned in 1989. However, nearly 30 years later, the dangers still exist as older buildings which have yet to be renovated since the new regulations may still contain asbestos.

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