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Know The Construction Accident Laws in The Bronx, NY to Protect Your Rights

Construction Industry

In 2015, over 5,500 construction workers in New York suffered an injury that either forced them to miss days of work or put them out of a job altogether. Despite the high-risk nature of their job, construction workers in the Bronx, NY put their lives on the line every day in order to make a paycheck and support their families. Yes, these workers understand the risks involved when they sign up for their jobs, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have rights. Are you a construction worker in the Bronx, NY who has sustained injuries on the job? Or, are you a family member of a construction worker who was injured or killed in a construction site accident? Read on to learn your rights and how we can help.

Hazards of Working in the Construction Industry in the Bronx, NY

What You Should Know About Elevator Accident Laws in Brooklyn, NY

Elevator Accident Laws

According to figures released by the Department of Buildings (DOB) of New York City, there are more than 4,000 freight elevators and 66,000 passenger elevators in the five boroughs of New York City alone. This data took into account all elevators located within the residential, retail, and commercial properties in New York City. Elevators play a crucial role in transporting people as well as cargo in Brooklyn and thousands of Brooklynites use them every day. However, sometimes elevators are known to malfunction, causing injury or worse, death. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 26 people lose their lives in elevator-related accidents every year in America. On average, 10,200 people suffer injuries in elevator accidents every year and the majority of these accidents are caused by some sort of malfunction in elevator doors, vulnerabilities in passenger safety guidelines, and misalignment in carriages. What causes these accidents? As per the Consumer Watch website, there are several ways an elevator can malfunction, for example, defects in elevator’s door operation, pulley systems, wiring, or poor maintenance procedures. However, property owners in Brooklyn, NY are legally responsible for taking proper care of their buildings, and thus, the elevators on the building premises. If you or someone you know has suffered injuries in an elevator accident, you may be entitled to damages if the property owner is proved to be negligent in maintaining the elevator. An attorney from the Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff law firm can evaluate the specifics of your accident and find out whether someone else was responsible for your injuries. If it turns out that someone is indeed liable, we can help you receive compensation that you deserve to cover medical bills and other losses related to your injury.

Birth Injuries and Medical Malpractice

Birth Injuries and Medical Malpractice

Before a medical malpractice case can be brought forward, an understanding of birth injury is required. Additionally, several criteria need to be met in order to classify as a birth injury. If these criteria cannot be met, then a case of medical malpractice cannot be made.

What Is Birth Injury?

A birth injury is a physical injury that your baby and/or the mother received before, during, or just after the birthing process.