Atlantic City Personal Injury Newsletter

It is hard to imagine a time when elevators were not a part of everyday life. Early elevators were hand operated and had limited machinery to operate them. Modern elevators have more safeguards, but they are just as likely to malfunction and injure the occupants. It is imperative that elevators pass frequent inspections and meet stringent regulations. Every year, an Atlantic City injury lawyer represents people injured in elevator accidents. Elevator Accidents and Injuries Many victims of elevator accidents are the workers responsible for their safety. According to the U.S. Labor Department’s Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries: Elevator maintenance workers and people who work in office buildings represent half of the annual elevator-related fatalities Half of those deaths are from falls in the elevator shaft 53 percent of occupational-related elevator deaths occur during installation or repair, 17 percent occur during work in the shaft or car and 30 percent occur…
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Driver distraction results in deadly accidents on U.S. roadways every year. Studies show that driver distraction is the leading cause of motor vehicle crashes and near-crashes. In fact, according to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes involve driver distraction. When a distracted driver causes harm to you or your passengers or to your vehicle or other property, an experienced Atlantic City injury lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and pursue all remedies available under the law. Common Distractions Drivers can be distracted: Visually, when they are looking at something other than the road ahead Cognitively, when their mind is on something other than driving Manually, when they take their hands off the steering wheel According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and VTTI, the most common distractions resulting in accidents are: Cell phone use Reaching…
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,551 fatal work injuries were reported in 2009, of which 605 were due to a fall. In 2009, over 3 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses in the workplace were reported, including 212,760 cases involving falls and 195,150 cases involving injuries to the back. It is important for both employers and employees to take appropriate steps toward preventing workplace injuries, especially at constructions sites, where hazardous materials, sharp and electrical tools, heavy equipment and working conditions involving dangerous heights increase employees’ risk of injury or death. When construction accidents do happen, an experienced Atlantic City injury lawyer can advise victims of their legal rights. Preventing Falls According to the Department of Labor, falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Between 1995 and 1999, an average of 362 fatal falls occurred each year. The department suggests the following safety measures to…
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In December 2007, an escalator malfunction injured seven people at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The bottom steps bent, causing fans to sustain foot and leg injuries. In April 2008, several people were hurt when an elevator malfunctioned at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City. Elevators and escalators allow us to navigate between floors of a building with ease and can be found in hospitals, shopping malls, schools, hotels, residential buildings, office buildings, airports and other private or public locations. Many people use these machines without ever stopping to think about the potential for passenger harm. However, escalators and elevators can and do malfunction, more often than most people may like to think, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. An owner of a building is subject to premises liability law, meaning the owner can be held responsible for certain injuries suffered by persons on the premises, including injuries sustained…
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