A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), and it can affect a person’s life in many different ways. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions are caused by “a bump, blow, or jolt to the head” or by being hit in a way that “causes the …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Nobody should have to be concerned about sustaining serious injuries in an Uber or Lyft ride. Yet, ridesharing vehicles are commonly involved in motor vehicle collisions, and passengers in those vehicles, as well as other vehicle occupants in separate cars or pedestrians and bicyclists can be injured in these crashes. One of the first steps …
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Although OSHA has specific rules that employers must follow when ladders are being used on a job site, New York has its own requirements for ladder usage, and these are much broader in their scope than OSHA requirements. Sections 240 and 241 of New York’s Labor Law make every owner of a project and all …
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In common law jurisdictions, such as New York State, the term ‘tort’ is used to describe “civil wrong.” In effect, it is a legal action for civil wrongdoing, other than a breach of contract. A personal injury lawsuit is a type of tort claim. Most personal injury cases are based on the theory of negligence—but …
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Accidents happen every day. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39.5 million Americans seek professional medical attention for injuries each year. If your accident was caused by the carelessness or recklessness of any other party, you may be eligible to recover financial compensation through a personal injury case. A …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Personal Injury
Were you injured in an accident in New York? If so, you need access to the maximum available financial compensation to pay your bills and provide for yourself and your family. Whether you were hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, or due to medical malpractice, you have the right to take legal …
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Are you returning for your senior year at University of Albany, Syracuse University or another college? Are you the parent of a young man or woman who will be a freshman this fall? If so, you should take the time to think about the risk of serious injuries and illnesses that students face on campus. …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Personal Injury
If you suffer from a health problem such as cancer due to exposure to hazardous materials at a superfund site, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim against the party that is responsible for this exposure. A superfund site is a site designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a …
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Did you know that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in our country? Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs contribute to around 30 percent of all injury deaths in the U.S., and an average of 138 people die every day from injuries that …
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Nurses sustain more on-the-job injuries than construction workers, yet many hospitals don’t do enough to protect them, an NPR investigation recently found. Statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that 35,000 nurses suffer back and other injuries every year, many of which stem from lifting and turning patients. Those injuries are serious enough …
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