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On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Feb 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
A reckless driver can change the life of any bicyclist – even the experienced ones. An assortment of injuries is possible, but one of the most severe is a traumatic brain injury. And the odds of getting a traumatic brain injury – even while wearing a protective helmet...
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Feb 17, 2023 | Construction Accidents
Years of working in construction or an accident at a job site can potentially harm any part of your body. But the back is the single most vulnerable part of the body for most construction workers. According to CPWR, of the nearly 75,000 construction-related injuries...
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Feb 15, 2023 | Construction Accidents
We have discussed scaffolding accidents at construction sites before in this blog. Falls and other incidents far above the ground do put New York's construction workers in grave danger. But you can also face a life-threatening construction accident at ground level --...
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jan 30, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Technically, workers' compensation in New York provides coverage for those who lose a family member unexpectedly. However, the death benefits available through workers' compensation can leave a family permanently struggling. After all, workers' compensation does not...
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Dec 16, 2022 | Construction Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injury
Climbing up on scaffolding and walking around on platforms high above the ground can put you at risk for a fall or injury caused by falling objects. When you suffer from increased pain after an accident at work, you may not know how serious this problem is at first....
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 30, 2022 | Fire Cases - Smoke Detector Issues
When you live in a rented space, the owner of that building is supposed to make sure that it is safe for you at all times. One way that they do this is by installing smoke detectors that can alert you if a fire breaks out in the building. This is especially important...
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 29, 2022 | Premises Liability - Ingress/Egress
Sadly, fire-related tragedies continue to occur in New York City due to the negligence of property owners and landlords. In many cases, these incidents relate to ingresses (entryways) and egresses (exits) from apartments just in case of fire or another emergency....
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Oct 19, 2022 | Fire Cases - Electrical Worker Burn Injuries
Working on and repairing New York’s electrical systems is essential but dangerous. While typical safety procedures are to cut power to an area being repaired, that is not always practical in a city like New York. One of the dangers of working on live power lines,...
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 29, 2022 | Fire Cases - Smoke Detector Issues
It’s shameful in this day and age that property owners are still cutting corners with their building’s safety protocols. One precaution that doesn’t get enough attention is the regular maintenance and effective placement of smoke detectors. How smoke travels is...
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 8, 2022 | Bicycle Accidents
Riding a bike can be a great way to get around the city. A bike gives you the freedom of having your own transportation without the expense of trying to find a place to park in the city. One of the challenges with traditional bikes is that they require a certain level...
