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Liability for Crane Accidents on New York Construction Sites
Go to Liability for Crane Accidents on New York Construction SitesCrane accidents on New York Construction sites are an all-too-frequent occurrence. New buildings mean more jobs, and it is exciting to see progress continue within this extraordinary city. For injured construction workers or injured bystanders, however, a crane accident takes an intense toll. In addition to missing work, those who survive a crane accident will…
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Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
Go to Elder Abuse in Nursing HomesElder abuse is widespread in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities Family and friends can protect loved ones by educating themselves, monitoring for signs of elder abuse, and reporting mistreatment as soon as possible Millions of older Americans live in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. These hard-working people are our parents, grandparents,…
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Sexual Assault in The Fashion Industry
Go to Sexual Assault in The Fashion IndustryOf course, although sexual assault in the fashion industry is prevalent, it is not unique to the fashion world: every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted.¹ However, several factors mean that models – and other fashion industry workers – are often particularly vulnerable to abuse.2 First, the fashion industry remains plagued by gender inequality. While…
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Pool Filter Explosions
Go to Pool Filter ExplosionsPool Filter Explosions: Do you have a bomb in your backyard?? Many of you may be thinking of getting your back yard pool open and ready for the dog days of summer. What many of you may not realize is that the filter system is a potentially dangerous and hazardous device that can cause serious…
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Stealing from Nursing Home Patients
Go to Stealing from Nursing Home PatientsSo many people have entrusted the care of their elderly loved ones to nursing homes. However, it is a sad truth that many nursing home patients are abused by the workers who are supposed to be taking care of them but end up stealing from nursing home patients. Recent statistics show that nursing home abuse…
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Five tips for safe driving
Go to Five tips for safe drivingMany of our clients have been injured by others driving carelessly during the fall season when wet leaves cause dangerous road conditions. Because we care, here are five driving tips from The Bongiorno Law Firm to help keep you safe as there are many hazards during the fall season. Here are five tips for safe…
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Most Common Construction Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Go to Most Common Construction Accidents and How to Avoid ThemMost Common Construction Accidents and How to Avoid Them: It’s no secret that construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs. In fact, construction sites have the highest rate of injury in comparison to other dangerous work environments. Just the thought of working hundreds of feet in the air using heavy machinery with nothing…
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Skipping the Seat Belt: Straight to the Stretcher or Worse
Go to Skipping the Seat Belt: Straight to the Stretcher or WorseFor most of his life, Bob Simon was best known for his hard-hitting reporting on CBS News. Unfortunately, when most New Yorkers think of Simon now, they are reminded of the tragic car accident that claimed his life last winter. One of the critical details that emerged in the wake of this deadly crash was…
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NYC Latino Construction Workers Have Higher Fatality Rate on the Job
Go to NYC Latino Construction Workers Have Higher Fatality Rate on the JobConstructions workers are considered to have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. In New York State, construction workers account for less than 4% of employment. However, construction workers represent 20% of all work-related fatalities according to a recent report released by NYCOSH (The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health) earlier this month.…