Investigating Pedestrian Knockdowns

It’s not uncommon for cab drivers, bus drivers, and car drivers to claim they aren’t at fault when they hit a pedestrian. Usually they claim a pedestrian “came out of no where,” stepping off a curb without warning or crossing when the “don’t walk” sign was on. For these reasons, it’s essential to investigate pedestrian knockdowns, carefully read police reports, interview eyewitnesses if they can be located, and use traffic camera footage when available. Since drivers aren’t always aware of pedestrian rights they don’t always observe crosswalks or intersection right-of-way laws. As a result, pedestrians getting hit while crossing a street according to their right-of-way and getting blamed for it by the driver is not unheard of.

Contact New York Pedestrian Knockdown Attorneys

If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian knockdown, contact New York pedestrian injury attorneys at Sackstein, Sackstein & Lee, LLP today. We have the resources needed to investigate pedestrian knockdowns and hold negligent drivers financially accountable for the injuries they cause.

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As a result of changes in how long-term care is funded under Governor Cuomo’s Medicaid reform, adult daycare centers can be found all over New York, especially in immigrant communities. According to an attorney who practices elder law, more than 100 centers have sprung up in the Chinese community, possibly to take advantage of the Medicaid money that is available.

Long-established centers complain that the new daycares are paying seniors or family members $100 in cash to come. Making payoffs seems to be a trend among the new facilities: four adult daycares have been charged with making payoffs to Bronx Assemblyman Stevenson to limit or prohibit any new adult daycares in New York City.

In addition to their alleged financial irregularities, adult daycare centers are being scrutinized for the quality of care. Although these centers are primarily social and not medical, some wonder whether they are being operated to benefit elderly clients, or whether those who have been enticed to attend really need that level of service.

There are few rules about such centers, so it would be difficult to charge them with medical malpractice. The state does issue guidelines, but there is no review to see whether the centers are actually following those guidelines.

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Common Causes of Construction Accidents

There are countless unsafe practices and conditions that can lead to construction site accidents and injuries, but listed below are some of the most common:

• Lack of safety training for workers
• Failure to wear proper safety equipment (such as helmets and safety harnesses)
• Failure to create an accident prevention program
• Failure to enforce safety practices
• Failure to provide appropriate safety equipment
• Employers and site supervisors trying to meet timing deadlines and imposing unsafe conditions on workers to accomplish this
• Construction equipment malfunction or failure
• Improper maintenance of tools and materials
• Equipment design or manufacturing defects
• Equipment left on the ground instead of being stored correctly (creates a trip and fall hazard)
• Poor construction site management
• Insufficient construction planning
• Falling debris or dropped objects striking workers below
• Holes in flooring
• Trench cave in
• Improper scaffolding construction
• Accidental exposure to harmful chemicals
• Improper use of explosive devices

Although it is virtually impossible for any construction site to be completely free of health and safety risks due to the nature of the industry, employers have an obligation to follow safety regulations and reduce workplace hazards to the greatest extent possible. In some cases, safety rules are ignored in order to maximize profits, often with tragic results. Construction workers should be trained to recognize hazards, as well as how to eliminate or reduce the risk of injury before an accident occurs. One mistake can lead to severe injuries or fatalities, so safety should be the top priority on every job site.

Speak to a New York Construction Attorney Today!

If you or a family member is the victim of a serious construction accident, the attorneys at Block O’Toole & Murphy, LLP will investigate the causes of the accident and ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable for their negligence. Fill out a case evaluation form for free legal advice from an experienced attorney.

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