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Truck Driver Negligence The injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident can be devastating.   Because trucks are so massive, the accidents can be even worse.   Often, these collisions are caused by negligence on the part of a truck driver.   If you or a loved one has sustained injuries because of a collision caused by the negligent acts of a commercial truck driver, you deserve to know your rights.   You may be entitled to payment for the vast amount of expenses and suffering you have endured because of the accident. Common Causes of Truck Driver Negligence Truck drivers can be negligent in a wide variety of ways.   Some of the more common negligent acts of truck drivers include the following: Negligent traffic maneuvers : Truck drivers might change lanes without first properly checking to see if the lane is clear. Additionally, a truck driver may fail to observe and obey traffic control devices.   Moreover, a truck driver may fail to give the r...

Delayed Diagnosis and Treatment We trust our doctors to perform their jobs to the best of their ability. When they make mistakes, those errors tend to have a much more significant impact on the people they are treating. Delayed treatment cases occur when physicians fail to diagnose and properly treat a disease or condition promptly. When this happens, patients can suffer significant harm, and in the worst cases, they might die because of the medical professional’s failure to diagnose and treat them. The most common types of delayed treatment cases include: Failure to diagnose a disease (especially cancer) while treatment is still an option Missed diagnoses by emergency trauma departments where reaction time can mean life or death Wrong diagnosis leading to delay or necessary treatment To prove that your doctor failed to diagnose or treat you, four things that must be proven: The existence of a doctor-patient relationship Failure on the part of the doctor to diagnose or treat...

In this new video FAQ, Hach & Rose, LLP attorney Mark Sokoloff describes his experience representing railroad workers and his unique knowledge of important labor laws. Fortunately, Mark Sokoloff began his career working at a railroad injury law firm. Additionally, he has experience litigating and utilizing various labor and bargaining agreements, as well as FELA legal precedent. If you are a railroad worker and you have been injured on the job, you need a lawyer with the experience and track record of the Hach & Rose, LLP team. Call (212) 779-0057 today to discuss your case.

Aerial lifts are used frequently by workers in New York, whether on construction sites, by municipal workers, maintenance crews, and others. These machines come in many different types and sizes. While they are quite useful for projects requiring workers to operate at elevated heights, these large, heavy machines can also cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident. Some of the most common types of aerial lifts in New York include: Cherry pickers Scissor lifts Articulating boom lifts Telescopic boom lifts Telehandlers Accidents can be caused by the recklessness of third parties (like distracted drivers who crash into lifts on busy streets), or could be caused by operator error. To prevent operator error accidents, employers and supervisors should train operators to: Inspect the conditions around the job site Identify hazards and avoid them Inspect the equipment before use Safely operate the equipment Even if a worker operates the equipment safely and to t...

A recently-passed bill, Local Law 196, requires all New York City construction workers to attend an additional 40 hours of safety training, and supervisors to attend an additional 62 hours to comply with the bill. This renewed focus on safety training is vital, especially since a new study shows that construction accidents increased by 17%, and eight workers died in the first half of 2018, more than double the amount of fatalities over the same period in 2017. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2016, over 37% of all work-related deaths in NYC were construction workers. When workers are not provided the right equipment and safety training, severe injury, or fatal accidents can and will happen. Most Common Construction Accidents There are many different types of construction accidents, many of which can result in severe or fatal injuries. Some of the most commonly-reported job site accidents include: Falls from height Falling objects Equipment-related acci...

The New York City transit is the largest subway system in the U.S., transporting over 7 million passengers each weekday, and more than 1.3 billion rides each year. According to a review: Health and Safety Hazards Associated with Subways ,  published in the Journal of Urban Health,  subways pose a number of serious health and safety issues for passengers and transit workers. Some of the most serious risks outlined in the journal include: Physical – Includes accidents, extreme temperatures, vibration, noise, electrified sources Biological – Infectious diseases, either person-to-person or vector borne (example, a disease spread by rats) Chemical – Exposure to gas, emissions, fumes, toxic chemicals, or irritants Psychosocial – Violence and work stress Terrorism – Mass-casualty events The journal also examined some of the most commonly-reported causes of injuries, and particularly those that fall under the category of “general injuries” caused by the often-hazardous subway...

On July 25, 2019, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio released the $58.4 million “ Green Wave: A Plan for Cycling in New York City .” Just four days later, Streetsblog New York City reported that the death of a 30-year-old bicyclist near the intersection of Third Avenue and 36th Street was the 18th cyclist fatality of the year, one year after the New York Police Department (NYPD) reported that 24 bicyclists were killed in crashes involving motor vehicles. The plan stated that since the adoption of Vision Zero in 2014, New York City increased the  miles of bicycle lanes to 1,243, including 83 miles of protected lanes. The average of 62 miles of bicycle lanes added a year for the past three years was the largest increase in the country. The Green Wave plan calls for 30 miles of protected bike lanes to be built annually, an increase from the current rate of approximately 20. The plan also seeks to build 75 miles of bicycle infrastructure in 10 Bicycle Priority Districts (seven in B...