Construction executives, real estate developers, and anyone else who puts the priorities of business over worker protection have been fighting to have New York’s129-year-old scaffolding law revamped in their favor. [Read more…]
May is National Bike Month
Bicycling is good for your health, it’s good for the environment, and it’s a good time. In May, communities and organizations will be advocating for people to dust off their bikes and get on the road. May is National Bike Month and a perfect time to get moving. [Read more…]
Evaluating Depression Under the Listings For Social Security Disability Benefits
By Robert J. Osborne, Esq.
The Listings include a category of impairments for affective disorders. Affective disorders must be characterized by a disturbance of mood, accompanied by a full or partial manic or depressive syndrome. Mood refers to a prolonged emotion that colors the whole psychic life; it generally involves either depression or elation. [Read more…]
Why Should You Seek Medical Attention Soon After a Car Accident?
When you’re involved in an auto accident, there is an overwhelming sense of confusion. What just happened? Is my car okay? Am I okay? Adrenaline is coursing through your veins and your heart rate is elevated. You may feel rattled, but physically fine. Still, it’s important to seek prompt medical attention. [Read more…]
Ginarte Law Firm Lights It Up Blue for Autism Awareness
By John Megjugorac, Esq.
This past Wednesday, April 2nd marked the annual World Autism Awareness day. This event was created in 2007 by the United Nations to raise awareness for Autism. Today, Autism is a growing health crisis. Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys. These figures are increasing as Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. Autism has become so pervasive that is currently one of three health issues to be recognized by the United Nations with its own day. [Read more…]
Ginarte Attorney Obtains 1.6 Million Dollar Verdict
The Ginarte Law Firm congratulates one of our attorneys on his recent victory at trial in Essex County in the matter of Diaz v. North East Linen Supply Company. Our attorney obtained at 1.6 million dollar verdict. The Honorable W. Hunt Dumont presided over the case. [Read more…]
Liability for Dog Bites
Owners and keepers of dogs should be aware that they are subject, in certain circumstances, to absolute liability for injuries sustained by others due to dog bites. Absolute liability may even apply in situations involving trespassers bitten by dogs. [Read more…]
Falls Continue to Lead as Construction Accident Causes of Death
As a construction worker, you face many risks on a daily basis. But none of these is quite so prevalent as the risk of falling. OSHA reports in 2012, 269 construction workers fell to their death. Falls remain the leading cause of death on construction sites. It’s because these falls are completely preventable that OSHA safety officials and the attorneys at Ginarte are committed to raising awareness about their risks. [Read more…]
Should Google Glass Be Banned on NY/NJ Roads?
With distracted driving at the forefront of many road safety campaigns across the nation, Google Glass couldn’t pick a more interesting time to go public. The wearable computer devices will be made available to the general population sometime this year, and lawmakers in at least eight states have proposed bills to limit the use of Google Glass while driving. [Read more…]
Do Disorders of the Spine Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
By Robert J. Osborne, Esq.
The listing of impairments include disorders of the spine. Disorders of the spine include herniated nucleus pulposus (herniated disc), spinal arachnoiditis (inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes that surrounds and protects the nerves of the spinal cord), spinal stenosis (narrowing of the open spaces within your spine), osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, facet arthritis, and vertebral fracture. [Read more…]
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