Pressure ulcers are a huge problem in nursing homes and other care facilities. Also called “bed sores,” they develop when blood is cut off from some point in the body and tissue dies as a result. Ulcers vary in terms of severity, with mild ulcers posing the least risk. But when left untreated, even a …
Posted by Adam Powers | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Struck-by accidents are a common cause of injuries. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, struck-by accidents are the #1 cause of nonfatal injuries and the #2 cause of fatal accidents for construction workers. In total, these accidents cost nearly $2 billion a year for workers’ compensation benefits, and they cause billions more …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims are unique in many ways. One challenge for grieving family members if finding sufficient evidence to establish that a wrongful death happened. Without this evidence, you can do little more than point a finger at the person you blame for your loved one’s death, but that won’t be enough to get you …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
Welders are a critical part of any construction crew. Without them, few Syracuse buildings would ever get raised. Welders join pieces of metal using heat or pressure. Most welders use a blowtorch to generate sufficient heat, though welding can also use lasers, electrical currents, and even chemical reactions. As statistics show, welding is a dangerous …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
For most of human history, giving birth carried significant risks. That changed in the 20th century, when maternal mortality rates fell dramatically. In fact, maternal mortality in the U.S. was about 900 per 100,000 births in 1918, or almost 1%. But in the 40s and 50s, the rate collapsed. The rise in maternal mortality in …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Personal Injury
In New York, personal injury claimants can seek compensation for emotional distress and mental anguish. Unfortunately, many accident victims have no idea how to prove their emotional distress. Even worse, they find that insurance adjusters are skeptical that the victim is really experiencing intense depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. They believe victims are exaggerating …
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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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