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New York City Issues 1,500 Construction Site Stop Work Orders Over Safety Violations

Oct. 4, 2021
SHULMAN & HILL

Thousands of construction worksites throughout New York City were recently hit with stop work orders for having serious safety violations. The orders came on the heel of a three-month review ordered by City Buildings Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca. In total, the city inspected 7,500 building construction sites across all five boroughs. The results

Nine of Shulman & Hill’s Lawyers Receive Super Lawyers ‘Rising Stars’ Designation

Sep. 30, 2021
SHULMAN & HILL

More than half of Shulman & Hill’s team of personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their exceptional talent and contributions. The distinction is a testament to the depth of talent within our law firm. Every year, Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys throughout the nation across 70 legal

Unsafe Construction Worksite Conditions: What to Know and How to Avoid Injuries on the Job

Apr. 8, 2021
SHULMAN & HILL

For much of American history, workplaces have been dangerous and unregulated environments rich in potential for dangerous accidents. However, by the late 1960s, workplace safety became an issue too big to ignore. In fact, 14,000 workers were dying every year in workplace accidents. Thousands more suffered from occupational illness and disabling injuries. A public

How to Stay Safe on the Subway

Dec. 15, 2020
SHULMAN & HILL

As the busiest transit system in North America, the New York City subway system offers an economical way to get around the city. Most of the time, riding the subway is safe and convenient. There are some precautions, however, that may reduce your chances of being injured on a train. However, injuries and accidents

Common Construction Site Injuries and What to Do Next

Sep. 25, 2020
SHULMAN & HILL

As the construction industry continues to expand in New York, more individuals are getting jobs as construction workers. These can be excellent jobs, but with the various dangers that can occur on a job site, you take on significant risk even when the employer practices proper safety procedures. This is particularly true for construction

Important Things to Know About an Achilles Tendon Injury

Sep. 25, 2020
SHULMAN & HILL

In the course of your employment in New York, there are many ways that you could suffer an injury. Some injuries are minor, such as a stubbed toe or a paper cut. Others are more severe. There are also some that may seem severe but that turn out not to be too bad. An

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