On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 20, 2020 | Injuries
Many dangers exist in and around construction sites. The Center for Construction Research and Training (CCRT) argues that vehicle-involved accidents are the primary causes of fatalities. Machinery or heavy equipment incidents follow closely behind. CCRT data shows...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jun 3, 2020 | Injuries
When you suffer a spinal cord injury, there are a lot of unknowns that you will have to deal with. The early days of the injury are often pretty scary because you’re just learning about what type of damage your spinal cord suffered. There are several things that can...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 5, 2020 | Injuries
The idea of a spinal cord injury is scary. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, there are about 17,730 new spinal cord injury victims every year, with varying degrees of disability as a result. It’s smart to know the symptoms of a spinal...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 2, 2020 | Injuries
Construction workers have a host of issues that they have to contend with on a regular basis when they’re working. Many construction companies ensure that their workers have a safe environment, but there are some things that they can’t control. One of these has to do...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Feb 28, 2020 | Injuries
Many hazards exist at construction sites, so it is up to the company to do what it can to boost worker safety. There are many facets that must be covered for these situations. Setting up proper safety protocol is one of the most important things that these companies...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 6, 2016 | Injuries
It is not uncommon for parked cars or idling taxis to force cyclists to swerve into traffic causing bike lanes to become increasingly dangerous for New York cyclists. Blocked bike lanes are more than an inconvenience; they can produce personal injuries and even...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Apr 18, 2016 | Injuries
Construction work can be a very dangerous profession. If you or a loved one works in this industry, you may be concerned about what would happen to your family after a serious or fatal accident. That concern is not misplaced. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
