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In New York many slip and fall injuries result from a host of different issues . It is a common occurrence that can often lead to serious injuries including fractures, back injuries, head and neck injuries and even life threatening situations. Generally, a property owner has an obligation to keep their property in a safe condition for those who are on their property. In many situations if the owner has notice or created the dangerous condition they may be held liable if some on

The weather forecast for this week has New York getting hit with yet another snow storm for the year. New York is expected to get hit with several storms this year that will case dangerous conditions all over the metro area. Snow and ice accumulation are the cause of many injuries that take place during this winter season. Home owners and all land owners are under a obligation to remove snow and ice in a reasonably safe manner and within a reasonable time after the end of a sto

$600,000.00: Construction Accident: 42 year old electrician was injured when a metal register vent cover collapsed from a ceiling during a school renovation project, striking worker causing a laceration above his right eye and a tear in his right shoulder requiring surgery. Under New York Labor Law §240(1) owners and general contractors are responsible to provide workers proper protection when they are faced with risks associated with elevation differentials required to perfor

$500,000.00: Construction Accident: 49 year old construction worker struck by a portion of a metal duct that fell while in the process of being installed in the ceiling during a school renovation project. Worker suffered an aggravation of prior shoulder injury, which required surgery. Under New York Labor Law §240(1) owners and general contractors are responsible to provide workers proper protection when they are faced with risks associated with elevation differentials require

With the warm weather approaching, outdoor construction and building will start up again in New York. This increase in construction will cause a rise in the number of people being injured on the job. Many of these injuries are due to the negligence of land owners and general contractors. Unsafe work conditions due to lack of safety equipment, safety devices, harnesses, proper ladder and scaffolds are all a major cause of the increase in injuries in New York. In order to decr