Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Construction sites are filled with heavy materials and large pieces of equipment. Workers are vulnerable to having something land on them and cause a crush injury. These are very serious injuries, which carry potentially fatal complications. At Powers & Santola, LLP, we work closely with injured construction workers to seek compensation following an accident. A …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
When you seek medical treatment, you have the reasonable expectation that doctors, nurses, and hospitals will provide high quality professional care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Medical malpractice is a serious problem. It occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care and causes harm to a patient. A new study …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
When the proper safety precautions are not taken, a modern construction site can be a very dangerous place. According to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers account for approximately 20 percent of workplace fatalities nationwide—a highly disproportionate number. Construction often involves many parties—from contractors and subcontractors to developers and property …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
According to reporting from The Center Square, the New York Grieving Families Act (NY State Senate Bill S74A) is now sitting on the desk of Governor Kathy Hochul. Also known simply as the GFA, the Grieving Families Act would make key reforms to New York’s more than 150-year-old wrongful death law—extending liability to allow for …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Construction is one of our region’s most important industries. Construction workers make incredibly important contributions to our economy and society. All construction workers deserve fair and safe conditions while on job sites. New York State’s Labor Law 240 (N.Y. Lab. Law § 240) is a construction industry that helps to protect workers. Also referred to …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Serious construction accidents and construction work injuries in Syracuse can happen at any time of the day and any time of the year on a construction site. However, certain times of the year pose particular hazards to construction workers. As you may know, the summer months can be brutal due to high temperature and intense …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Personal Injury
Winter safety is important to think about whether you are driving, frequenting restaurants and retail stores, going to work, engaging in wintertime recreational activities, or using consumer products designed for snow and ice. To be sure, weather conditions like snow and ice can make certain tasks significantly more dangerous, and personal injuries can result from …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Medical malpractice in Albany can take many different forms and occur in different settings, and various types of healthcare providers can be liable for the harm. Patients can suffer injuries as a result of medical negligence when they visit a primary care provider, when they seek quick care in an urgent care facility, when they …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
If you recently lost a loved one in the Albany area, you may be wondering if it would be appropriate to file a wrongful death claim. To determine whether a wrongful death lawsuit is appropriate, it is important to have an attorney in Albany assess the particular facts of your case. In the meantime, the …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Construction accidents in New York can occur on nearly any construction site, and they can result from a wide range of safety issues. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), certain types of accidents more commonly result in serious and deadly injuries than others. Indeed, falls are the leading cause of death on …
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