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It's been a hot and steamy summer for New York residents. The humid weather makes it all the more attractive to spend the day hanging out at the pool.If you and your family are planning a late summer getaway, make sure that your kids aren't at risk for drain...
It has been determined that last month's explosion of an underground steam pipe in the Flatiron section of Manhattan released the toxic substance asbestos into the air. The incident occurred on July 19 at 6:40 a.m., on Thursday in the area of Fifth Avenue between 21st...
One of the problems of hit-and-run accidents is that there often is no closure for the victims or their survivors. Because these negligent drivers leave the scenes of their accidents, the victims are unable to hold them either criminally or civilly responsible for...
The Big Apple has seen some insufferably hot weather this summer — and it's only July. Every summer in the city and elsewhere around the United States, outdoor workers suffer serious complications from heat-induced illnesses, and some even die. Over 40 percent of...
Being a construction worker is commendable work. You must bear heavy loads, use dangerous tools and work from dangerous heights every day. These tasks may make you feel like a superhero, but they are also stressful and hazardous. You have a significant risk of getting...
A construction worker who suffers an on-the-job head injury might feel pressure to "work through" it, especially if there is no blood or initial loss of consciousness.That pressure could come from a foreman or coworkers or could be self-motivated if the construction...
When you consider all that might go wrong to create the perfect storm of premises liability, people typically might think of crumbling building facades, unsafe elevators or cluttered passageways. But they probably wouldn't focus on poorly-maintained water...
Working in New York City can be hazardous to your health. While the construction industry is booming, there are definitely dangers associated with working in the field of construction.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in one recent year, 71 workers...
If you had difficulty getting to your after-work destination last evening in Midtown, you were certainly not alone.Traffic was backed up for blocks on Thursday, June 21, as demonstrators took to the streets of Manhattan protesting the state legislators' failure to...
A tragedy unfolded last month in midtown Manhattan when a construction worker was injured and a security guard at the site was killed by a falling glass panel. The accident occurred on Saturday, May 26, during the morning hours.According to reports, the site of the...