Factors that affect the severity of electrocution
Electrical incidents are among the top sources of hazard for workers on New York City construction sites. To help employers and construction workers understand and prevent disasters, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides information on how electricity affects the body and the injuries and fatalities that may occur as a result of an electrical accident.[...]
New York City Building Explosions and Collapses
Last night, a school in the Bronx suffered an explosion which led to injuries and destruction. Three construction workers were seriously hurt in the explosion that was so powerful it shook neighbors' homes and startled residents, who thought they were experiencing an earthquake. John F. Kennedy High School, located in the Marble Hill section of the[...]
Nursing homes in New York do not provide adequate care
If you have a loved one who is currently a resident in a New York nursing home, it is natural to feel concern over the level of care that is being provided. We at the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny understand that nursing home abuse and neglect have become topics of national scrutiny. To provide[...]
Regulations require truck equipment safety checks
Even one truck accident is too many, but in 2014, there were 4,596 large truck crashes in New York that resulted in 1,900 injuries and 120 fatalities, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. To improve safety on the state's roadways, the New York Department of Transportation enforces the same safety regulations required by the Federal[...]
What to do if a dog attacks
Summertime means spending more time outside and that often involves incoporating our pets. Many of us have a deep affection for dogs and enjoy taking them in as pets and welcoming them as members of our families. Rarely do we believe a dog can do something to hurt us. However, this is sometimes the case. Dog[...]
You Have the Right to a Safe Place to Work
All over the City, construction is booming. The evidence is plain to see. Right near our office in Herald Square, the number of buildings undergoing massive renovations and/or new construction is astonishing. The pressure to get these projects done fast (sometimes too fast) in order to increase profit is enormous. When corners get cut to increase[...]
