What is scaffolding in building construction? Scaffolding is a temporary structure that’s used to provide support for materials and work crews as they construct, maintain, and repair buildings and other man-made materials. Scaffolds are most commonly used to gain access to high up areas that would otherwise be difficult to reach. What are the hazards …
New York City Brain Injury Lawyer – Brain Injuries & Head Protection
According to statistics released by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, in 2009, nearly 447,000 sports-related head injuries were treated in hospital emergency rooms in the United States. This figure indicated an increase of almost 95,000 sports-related head injuries from 2008. Substantial increases in head injuries were noted in water sports, cycling, baseball, and …
Learn the Signs and Common Symptoms of Head Trauma
Head trauma is one of the most serious injuries a person can incur. Left unchecked, head trauma can lead to permanent brain damage or even death. Traumatic brain injuries often occur from accidents, including car crashes, bicycle accidents, and accidents on construction sites. If you or a loved one has suffered from head trauma, you …
Emergency First Aid for Head Injuries & Traumatic Brain Injuries
The head injury, it can range from minor to severe requiring a simple bandage or professional medical attention in an emergency room. How do you know when a visit to the ER is the best decision versus on the spot first aid is the call to make? Head injuries can be tricky, so there are …
Differences in Back Pain
Back pain is a very real hurdle than many people face. It can range from a constant dull ache, to a debilitating pain that makes it difficult to perform daily functions and responsibilities. Anyone at any age can experience back pain, factors that impact your chances are age, weight, physical activities, smoking and pre existing …
Brain Injuries
How do you know if a head injury is serious? You should contact your doctor if you experience anything worse than a light bump on the head. If you remain alert, able to respond, can move normally, and aren’t displaying symptoms of brain trauma than your injury is likely not serious. However, a severe enough …
Can a Head Injury Cause Epilepsy
Yes. Trauma can definitely cause epilepsy. When most people think of epilepsy, they think of a genetic condition. Genetics do impact the likelihood that a person will suffer from epilepsy. Many people are born with the condition, due either to genetics or pre-natal injury such as oxygen deprivation in the womb or during the birth …
Can I Sue the Other Driver for Negligence in a Car Accident?
When you’re in car accident, there are several questions that arise. Am I OK?… What’s the damage to my vehicle?… How do I get it fixed?… What will my insurance cover? These are all important questions, and they’re all related to who is at fault for the accident. Even if you think it was nobody’s …
The Facts About TBI
When most of us hear about serious or catastrophic injuries, two things usually come to mind. The first is a spinal injury that results in partial or total paralysis. The second is a head injury that affects brain function. This type of head injury is known as traumatic brain injury or TBI,and is generallydefined as …
Car Accidents And Traumatic Brain Injuries
It is widely recognized that motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of most reported traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).This type of injury happens when any force breaches or cracks the skull; a part of the body that is especially vulnerable during a motor vehicle accident. Within this context, it is important to understand the mechanism …
What Happens Immediately After A Brain Injury
To help you understand what happens in the immediate aftermath of a brain injury, we must first explain what traumatic brain injury (TBI) is and how it happens. Put in the simplest terms, TBI is a term used to describe the harm done to brain tissue or loss of brain tissue caused by a blow …
How Can I Sue New York City?
New York City, aka Gotham, aka the Big Apple, aka the City that Never Sleeps. Boasting a population topping 8.5 million as of July 2015, its teeming streets are the stuff of legend. But aside from its sheer size and reputation, New York City is really no different from any other U.S. metropolis. It’s got …
When Can You Sue A Nursing Home For Negligence?
One of the toughest things we can do as adults is to entrust the care of ageing loved ones to nursing homes when they can no longer care for themselves – or we can no longer care for them. Maybe it’s because their loss of independence is a stark reminder of our own mortality. Or …
Drunk and Drag Racing Drivers Cause Multiple Injuries in Serious I-95 Wreck
Two heavily intoxicated drivers attempting their best “Fast and Furious” impersonation wound up seriously injuring multiple motorists in a wreck that occurred on Interstate 95. The crash left eight people injured, including one motorist whose injuries were listed as critical, according to the New York Post. One of the eight victims was a 68-year-old motorist …
Loss of Life Suffered in Multi-Vehicle Wreck in The Bronx
Losing a loved one is a traumatic, gut-wrenching event and that pain is only exacerbated when the loss is sudden and completely unexpected. Unfortunately, a family is now experiencing this horrific feeling after a man was killed in a six-car chain-reaction wreck that occurred in The Bronx. The tragic accident occurred in the left lane …
Three Steps You Need to Take If Your Child was Seriously Injured at a Playground in New York
Being informed that your child suffered a serious injury is a nightmare for every parents, especially when the injury is serious and debilitating. Unfortunately, child injuries are a common occurrence. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that in one year alone more than 600,000 children suffered serious injuries while using playground equipment. Was this …
Accidents that Result in the Most Construction Worker Deaths
The death of a loved one is hard to deal with, particularly when that loved one was killed doing their job as a construction worker and trying to provide for their family. Each year, nearly 5,000 American workers are killed while working. The working conditions of construction workers present many risks. Deaths of construction workers …
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
If you have been injured in an accident and are now involved in a personal injury case, you may wonder how you will be able to afford a personal injury lawyer. Fortunately, personal injury lawyers are paid on a contingency fee basis. In New York State, the standard contingency retainer fee is one-third of the …
Can You Tell by the Damage on a Car Who is At Fault?
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, your first concern—after seeking medical attention for any injuries you may have—was probably: whose fault was it? You may also look at the damage to your vehicle and wonder if the police and insurance companies will be able to determine who was at fault for the …
Do I Need to Hire a Medical Expert for My Personal Injury Case?
The old notion “you have to spend money to make money” doesn’t seem fair when you are dealing with an injury caused by another party’s negligence. However, there are a few reasons why hiring a medical expert to provide an opinion about your injury is sometimes necessary and can help you win your case. Why? …