When we are not in our cars, we may think we are immune to car accidents. This is especially true when we eat at restaurants. But, as restaurants across New York re-open their dine-in service as outdoor only, patrons are finding their seats may be located on the...
Year: 2020
Most common birth injuries and their causes
Expectant mothers and fathers want more than anything a healthy, happy baby – a baby they can hold, kiss, nurture and love. Fortunately, the hopes of the vast majority of parents are fulfilled. Unfortunately, the hopes and dreams of some parents turn into nightmares...
Do not climb the back of a stepladder
An extension ladder is largely the same on the front and the back, but a stepladder that folds out has major differences. These are very common and useful ladders since they are free-standing, and they’re often more stable than other types of ladders. However, the...
How does an electric shock affect the body?
You love the work you do, but you never thought that it would end up causing such serious injuries. You work as an electrician at your construction site, and everything has always gone as planned in the past. Unfortunately, a new worker did not turn off the correct...
3 killed in reckless driving collision in New York
When a driver behaves recklessly, they put themselves and others at risk of serious harm and death. Unfortunately, in some cases, reckless driving does result in fatalities. In a case in Brooklyn, the police believe that reckless driving may have been one of the...
Signs your baby may have suffered brain damage at birth
You are worried about your new baby. As beautiful as he is, something does not seem right. He seems slower to respond to things than your daughter was. The terrible thought crosses your mind that he may have suffered a birth injury, which damaged his brain. A constant...
Brachial plexus injuries can occur in traumatic births
The nerves that run between the shoulders and the neck are known as the brachial plexus, and some babies suffer injuries to these nerves during the labor and delivery process. This happens in approximately one to three births out of every 1,000. In each of these...
The danger posed by power tools on a construction site
Construction sites use a wide variety of tools—saws, sanders, hydraulic lifts, lathes and more—to get the job done. However, these tools can pose a significant risk to workers and passers-by alike. More power can often mean more severe injuries. Power tools make your...
Is it better to land on your feet?
In the construction industry, you know you face a lot of fall risks. Every time you climb a ladder or walk on a roof, there is a chance that you could slip and find yourself plummeting toward the ground below. In that split-second, how you react can play a big part in...
Fell because of dangerous scaffolding? Seek fair payments
You have been working in construction for years, and you know how to keep yourself safe. You do trust, however, that others who sign off on equipment have done their due diligence to make sure that there are no obvious defects. When you got up onto scaffolding to...