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Lead Poisoning & You
- February 1, 2015
- Personal Injury Lawsuits
In 1978, after it was discovered that lead was harmful to humans, the use of lead-based paint was banned, for the construction of homes, and buildings, etc. Lead-based paint, and lead-contaminated dust are among the leading causes of exposure in humans. Houses built before 1978 are likely to contain some amount of hazardous lead. When lead paint deteriorates, it becomes even more easily transmittable, and thus especially dangerous to humans. Who Is At Risk[ ... ]
The Dangers of Electrocution
- January 12, 2015
- Work Injury
One of the principal rules when dealing with electrical wires is to always assume that a wire, whether it be fallen and dangling or properly secured, is “live.” When speaking about electricity, “live” means electrified, and by extension, means the wire in question is dangerous. That’s why it’s always best to err on the side of caution and treat all wires as potential threats. Approaching a wire with care and attention is a must. Those who handle wires, even[ ... ]
Pedestrian Struck On Queens Boulevard
- October 23, 2014
- Vehicle Accidents
Queens Boulevard has long been cited as among the most dangerous roads for pedestrians in the state of New York. Earlier this month, another incident has helped corroborate that notion. At around 2am on Thursday October 9th, a man was struck by an SUV as he attempted to cross Queens Boulevard. On a tip, police are now looking for a black Ford Expedition, (presumably with some front-end damage) which fled the scene[ ... ]
Workplace Discrimination Claims on the Decline
- April 12, 2014
- Work Injury
It’s not too often we see win / win situations in the news, but regarding the current state of affairs of workplace discrimination in America, that’s exactly the case. This year, federal officials have observed a precipitous decline in job-related discrimination claims across all categories. That’s the first win. The second half of the win / win? The winnowing down of those lobbying claims with the EEOC means a higher success rat[ ... ]
