Firm News
Beware of Springing Forward: How to Safely Adjust to Daylight Saving Time
New Yorkers will be losing an hour of sleep this weekend with the start of Daylight Saving Time (D.S.T.), and it could be drastically affecting their health. motor vehicle accidents workplace injuries According to a study published in BMJ Journals, hospitals report a 24 percent spike in patients... (Keep Reading)
Surgical Masks: Why Health Experts Say They Won’t Protect You From COVID-19
Fears over catching novel coronavirus, officially named COVID-19 this month by the World Health Organization (WHO), has people across the globe scrambling to buy surgical masks for protection. Residents in China have been spotted waiting outside of local pharmacies for hours in hopes of getting a... (Keep Reading)
Artificial Intelligence: Is It Really Safe In Health Care?
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning technologies are booming in the medical field as hospitals strive for more efficient methods of patient care. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.), these advanced programs have the ability to transform the healthcare industry entirely. Some current... (Keep Reading)
Distracted Uber Driving: Why You Could Be In Danger
You may not be as safe in an Uber as you thought. The Uber app could be leading to an uptick in distracted driving accidents, putting riders and other New Yorkers sharing the road at risk for life-threatening injuries. Hidden Dangers of The Uber App There... (Keep Reading)
Construction Mobile Apps: Do They Make Workers Safer?
An article published in Architect highlights how some construction companies are capitalizing on technology and gameplay to increase safety in the workplace. These innovative employers are ditching traditional lecture trainings for a more modern approach to employee development and onboarding. But do these games really increase safety... (Keep Reading)
Sanitation Truck Accidents: Why NYC Waste Management Has Become Deadly
A recent uptick in sanitation truck accidents has residents in New York City and Long Island communities terrified to step too close to the curb. Two weeks ago, a 10-year-old boy was killed, and his mother was seriously injured by a City sanitation vehicle while... (Keep Reading)
Michael Jaffe Presented at New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA)
Michael Jaffe moderated and presented at a New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) two-part CLE on the labor law, commonly referred to as the scaffold law, focused on construction worker safety and rights. The course focused on litigation of construction site accidents from commencement... (Keep Reading)
NYC Bicycle Fatalities Skyrocketed in 2019
The end of 2019 was the closing of a deadly year for cyclists in New York City. The Daily News reported a total of 29 cyclists were killed last year while riding across the five boroughs. The highest concentration of fatalities was in Brooklyn neighborhoods, where 18... (Keep Reading)
Winter Construction Hazards: How To Stay Safe In The Cold
Construction work in the winter doesn’t stop when the weather takes a turn for the worst. Through ice, sleet, and snow, these workers labor tirelessly. When most of us are huddled up to the closest source of heat, construction and outdoor tradesmen are completing vital... (Keep Reading)
How Safe Is Your Hospital?
New York State hospitals are failing to protect their patients. According to the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, New York is now among the bottom five states in the country for hospital safety. The state dropped six spots in the last six months from 43... (Keep Reading)
Categories