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There are currently hundreds of thousands of volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers risking their lives to protect the public throughout the five boroughs of NYC. Volunteer first responders are among the brave men and woman on the front lines in the battle against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It’s critical that volunteer first responders who come…

According to Occupational Health & Safety magazine, confined spaces aren’t exactly designed for human access. Yet workers in many industries are required to access them in order to obtain equipment, make repairs, and perform routine maintenance. Working in confined spaces comes with a slew of hazards that can result in serious or fatal injuries. Data…

As a matter of routine, many businesses prioritize fast production to make as much money as possible. The practice can increase risks to their employees, however, by forcing them to work at an unreasonable pace. Late and odd shifts, as well as the lack of training, further erode safety, especially for distracted workers performing high-risk…

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart, and stomach. While rare, it can lead to serious, life-long health complications or death. Long-term exposure to asbestos is the leading cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos is a mineral present in many building materials, like insulation, fireproofing, piping, wiring, flooring, and shingles.…

New York City is experiencing the largest construction boom in 25 years. The city is expecting nearly 90,000 new housing units between 2019 and 2021. The boom has brought countless projects and jobs to the city. We could normally expect an upsurge of construction injuries and deaths with more construction companies active throughout the city. Recent…

In December 2019, an Amtrak maintenance worker was killed in an explosion in the Bronx, according to ABC 7. An electrical accident near a railyard was reportedly the cause of the explosion. At the time of the explosion, the worker was conducting fuse work on a transformer. The power was supposed to be turned off…

The purpose of social security disability (SSD) benefits is to provide financial support to people who can’t work or earn a reasonable living due to a physical or mental disability. We recently discussed the qualifications and steps required to pursue an SSD claim. But getting benefits is far more difficult than it sounds. The attorneys…

For more than 10 years, American consumers have turned to electronic cigarettes as a supposedly “safer” alternative to other tobacco products. In recent years, the advent of Juul e-cigarettes spawned a generation of users who ditched traditional cigarettes for a cleaner, odorless product. Many of these users are tech-savvy children and adolescents, who, according to…

If you work in excavation or inside the deep trenches of New York, you may be putting your life on the line each day to earn a living. Trenches are among the most dangerous worksites in the construction industry. They are typically no wider than 15 feet and are usually much deeper than they are wide.…

As New York City’s massive infrastructure continues to expand, we hear far too often the tragedies that are caused by companies that put profit before safety. Wall collapses, for example, are a growing concern on New York construction sites. In October, a wall collapsed on a construction site on the Lower East Side, according to…