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OSHA categories may affect construction worksite injury claims

The Occupational Safety and Health Act protects New York workers against workplace injury. The American Bar Association explains how OSHA’s multi-employer directive categorizes employers in a way that allocates responsibilities for workplace safety. At construction worksites, overlapping roles may complicate liability for a work-related claim. OSHA outlines four employer categories

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Who pays for a car accident in New York?

Getting in a car accident is overwhelming. It can feel like things are happening so fast and it’s hard to know what you’re supposed to do next. Your car is wrecked and now you have medical bills mounting. One of the biggest questions on your mind is probably, who’s paying

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The rising cost of distracted driving

Distracted drivers are more than a danger and nuisance on Albany County’s roads and highways. They create an economic drain of millions of dollars that could be prevented entirely if more drivers chose to act responsibly. Billions of dollars lost to distracted driving According to the Insurance Information Institute, the

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Challenges abound for people who lose limbs in accidents

April was “Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.” Of the nearly 2 million people living with limb loss in the United States, an estimated 45% or 900,000 lost a leg or arm through trauma. The latter numbers can be attributed to many situations, including motor vehicle, workplace, agricultural and

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Who is to blame if my child was severely hurt at school?

While schools are currently closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, it’s important to consider how things will work when we eventually send our kids back. One of the biggest frustrations for many parents is when their child faces bullying from other kids. When your child comes home from school

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The emotional aftermath of a traumatic brain injury

Anyone who has suffered a blow to the head in New York is at risk for a traumatic brain injury. TBIs can cause many long-lasting physical complications that are easy to recognize, and thus accept.  However, there is another side to these injuries that is less tangible and thus often

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Falls cost more than pride

In New York slip and fall cases, there are specific criteria to determine the liability of the property owner. In other words, not all falls on someone else’s property are necessarily the property owner’s fault. If you or a loved one has been injured and are interested in filing a

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New cop unit to target bike, pedestrian safety

Across New York City, residents and visitors alike may find it challenging to navigate the crowded streets and sidewalks. Whether in a car, on foot or on a bike, the realities of sharing the road with a myriad of other vehicles and mass numbers of people are faced every day.

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Do you know how to help prevent medical errors?

Do you have complete confidence in your healthcare provider(s) in New York? No matter if you do or if you do not, you may harbor concerns about becoming a victim of medical errors and other types of medical negligence. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality seeks to help calm your

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Know the signs of a spinal cord injury

Auto accidents are the leading cause of debilitating spinal cord injuries in the United States. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, more than 38% of these injuries since 2015 occurred in a motor vehicle collision, and nearly 32% resulted from falls.  If you or a loved one has

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