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The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult ones that a family can make. Even if you have full trust in a facility, there is still a possibility that your family member will not get the care that they need or will not be treated properly. […]
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How to Treat Burns from Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is an easy way to achieve a goal that many people have: permanent hair removal. The process involves using a laser to damage hair follicles, which prevents future hair growth. While laser hair removal is generally safe, it can cause burns when not done properly. Laser burns can happen for a variety […]
How Long Will a NY Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?
Accidents are an unfortunate part of life. If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall, or another type of accident, you might not know what your legal rights are. In New York, if someone else caused your accident, then you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover financial […]
How Long Does It Take to Negotiate an Accident Settlement in NY?
If you are hurt in a motor vehicle accident, you might be able to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver. In a perfect world, you would get your money quickly so that you can move forward with your life. Unfortunately, the process of resolving an accident claim can take some time – […]
Laser Hair Removal Burn Lawsuits and Settlements in New York
In 2024, it is more common than ever before to seek beauty treatments at spas. Botox injections, skin resurfacing treatments, and laser hair removal treatments are common options at so-called medical spas (or medi spas). Yet while these treatments are popular, they aren’t always as safe as they may seem. Laser hair removal involves the […]
OSHA: Contractor Willfully Put Workers on Unsafe Roof
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a division of the US Department of Labor, has issued a citation to an Illinois contractor over findings it made willful and serious safety violations that exposed workers to significant fall risks. According to a news release by the agency, the contractor, KW Framing in Justice, Illinois, faces proposed penalties […]
Will the EPA Finally Ban Asbestos?
An illuminating new investigation by ProPublica examines the devastating effects of asbestos in US workplaces. As the report notes, the carcinogenic qualities of asbestos have been well known for decades, but the US has never banned it, even as “dozens of other countries” did. As a result, countless workers have been put at risk of […]
Brooklyn Construction Worker Killed by Falling Excavator Arm
A tragic construction accident in Brooklyn took the life of a 46-year-old worker last week. According to a report by the New York Post, the worker “was standing” at the worksite, at 1 Java Street in Greenpoint, when a 2,000-pound excavator arm fell on top of him. Police told reporters that the worker was found […]
New York DOB Audit Finds Worksite Inspection Flaws
A recent audit of construction worksite safety oversight by the New York City Department of Buildings revealed flaws in the regulator’s inspection practices. As the DOB stated in a report on the audit, “We found OB’s oversight of building construction sites, including construction site inspections and safety, and enforcement activity need to be improved.” The […]
Casa Promesa: Nursing Home Cited for Physical Abuse
Casa Promesa received 36 citations for violations of public health code between 2018 and 2022, according to New York State Department of Health records accessed on September 2, 2022. The Bronx nursing home’s citations resulted from a total of seven inspections by state surveyors. The violations they describe include the following: 1. The nursing home did […]
Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing: Bedsore Citations
Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing received 67 citations for violations of public health code between 2018 and 2022, according to New York State Department of Health records accessed on August 26, 2022. The Minoa nursing home’s citations resulted from a total of 14 inspections by state surveyors. The violations they describe include the following: 1. […]
Large Vehicles Are Especially Dangerous to Children, Study Finds
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Springfield found that large vehicles like SUVs are dramatically more dangerous than passenger cars to young pedestrians. Using crash and hospital records to examine “the relationship between striking vehicle type and medical outcomes of pedestrian and pedalcyclist cases,” the study ultimately found evidence that […]
New York Lawmakers Propose New Drunk Driving Penalties
Newly proposed legislation in both New York’s Assembly and Legislature would require people convicted of drunk driving incidents that resulted in the death of a custodial parent to make child support payments until the victim’s child (or their children) reach 18 years old. According to a recent report by Streetsblog, New York State Senator Andrew […]
Will New York Governor Hochul Sign Construction Safety Law?
New York construction sites are about to get much safer—if Governor Kathy Hochul signs a bill passed by the state legislature last month. Known as “Carlos’ Law,” Senate Bill S621Bwould “substantially” raise the fines that can be levied on companies convicted of crimes that led to workplace deaths or injuries. According to a recent report […]
Analysis: What Can the US Learn About Traffic Safety from Canada?
A recent analysis by Bloomberg examined why traffic fatalities have declined in Canada as they’ve risen dramatically in the United States. The differences between the two nations, which are “comparably young and similarly configured,” are dramatic: in 2020, 118 Americans for every million died in car crashes, while only 46 for every million died in […]
Uber Safety Report Tracks Rising Car Crash Deaths
Rideshare platform Uber released its second US Safety Report last week, covering the years 2019 and 2020. According to the report, there were 3,824 sexual assaults reported on the platform in those years, including 141 rapes. These figures reflected a decline in sexual assaults since its previous annual report, though it reportedly saw an increase […]
Survey: Construction Zone Car Crashes on the Rise
A new survey by HCSS Software Solutions and Associated General Contractors found that vehicle crashes continue to pose a threat to highway construction workers, as work zones likewise pose a threat to vehicle drivers and passengers. The survey found specifically that a whopping 64% of highway contractors “report that motor vehicles had crashed into their […]
Data: Vehicle-into-Building Crashes May Injure 16,000 Annually
As many as 100 vehicles crash into buildings every day in America, according to an audit by risk management company CHC Global of data gathered by the Storefront Safety Council. That number reflects an upward revision of the Council’s previous estimate that vehicles crash into buildings 60 times per day; it also reflects a total […]
NHTSA Updates Child Safety Test Requirements for T-Bone Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a division of the Department of Transportation, issued a final rule last week that “updates testing requirements for child safety seats to improve the protection of children during side-impact crashes,” according to a press release. The rule is designed to keep young children from sustaining serious injuries in motor […]
Suit Against School for Failure to Provide Adequate Supervision Survives
In Amandola v Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Ctr., 2015 NY Slip Op 06099 [130 AD3d 761], the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment to dismiss a cause of action for failure to provide adequate supervision in its school. A plaintiff brings suit against his school for failure to […]
Unpacking the Eight Largest OSHA Fines So Far This Year
A recent report by Construction Dive unpacks the biggest fines issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration during the first quarter of 2022. The contractors who received these fines include DME Construction Associates, Boss Construction, Lanigan Construction, and Groundworks Colorado. The smallest of the eight largest OSHA fines identified by the report was a fine of […]
Report: OSHA Faces Challenges Protecting Workers from Covid-19
The Government Accountability Office recently testified to Congress about the measures Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken to protect workers from the dangers of Covid-19. A report published by the GAO regarding these measures by OSHA, a division of the US Department of Labor, outlines the challenges OSHA faced in implementing standards designed to protect healthcare […]
Study Shows Declining “Hire to Injury” Lag in Workplaces
A new ten-year study by Selective Insurance, “Workplace Injury Trends,” reveals recent declines in the average “hire to injury lag,” or the amount of time between an employee’s hiring and their reporting of a workplace-related injury. The study found that “employees are reporting a workplace-related injury 18% earlier in their tenure compared to 10 years […]
Investigation: New York City’s Streets Are Especially Dangerous Near Schools
An expansive and illuminating new investigation by Streetsblog found that streets surrounding New York City public schools are disproportionately dangerous compared to other streets in the city. The massive analysis is well worth reading on its own, but some highlights are recapped below. To conduct its analysis, Streetsblog gathered data on “nearly one million crashes” in the […]
Analysis: What Will It Take to Solve Traffic Violence in the US?
Newly released estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a division of the US Department of Transportation, reveal that almost 43,000 people lost their lives to motor vehicle crashes in 2021, a 10.5% increase since 2020 and an 18% increase since 2019. An analysis by CNBC examines why the traffic violence crisis is “a tough problem […]
