Long Island City Cops Put On Desk Duty After Deadly ATV Crash: NYPD
From the New York Daily News on a case that’s nearly identical to one that we are currently handling with Fred Lichtmacher, Esq (full article at https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/long-island-city-cops-put-desk-duty-after-deadly-atv-crash-nyp ): LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS — Two police officers were put on desk duty amid reports that they were involved in a crash that killed two men riding […]
How Can a New York Personal Injury Attorney Help?
If you or a loved one have sustained injuries in an accident or procedure, retaining the services of an experienced New York personal injury attorney is crucial. From motor vehicle or construction accidents to medical malpractice claims, personal injury attorneys provide accident victims with legal representation to defend their rights and help them secure compensation […]
New York Premises Liability Attorneys
When property owners fail to keep their grounds reasonably safe and hazard-free, they may be financially responsible for accidents and injuries under New York’s premises liability law. If you sustained injuries on someone else’s property and believe someone else is at fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact one of our experienced New York […]
A Guide to Welding Accidents and Lawsuits in New York
Welding has developed a reputation as one of the most dangerous jobs out there. Hundreds of thousands of welders get injured on the job each year—some workers even die from their injuries sustained during the welding process. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, 50 fatal welding accidents occurred in 2019. If you […]
New York City Construction Accident Statistics: What You Need to Know
As any New York City construction worker will tell you, construction is a difficult, and often dangerous, career. Construction injuries are all too common, with about one in ten10% of all construction workers sustaining an injury every year during the course of a year. Unfortunately, fatalities on construction sites fatalities are not unheard of also […]
Navigating Forklift Accidents: Claims and Compensation
How and Why Do Forklift Accidents Occur? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), forklift accidents account for upwards of 34,000 serious injuries annually in the U.S., 80+ of which are fatalities. One reason forklift accidents are often more dangerous than accidents involving other types of workplace machinery is their size. While most […]
Electrocution Accident: What You Need to Know About Claims & Compensation
Electrical work can be dangerous, and employers need to ensure that their workers stay safe from electrocution hazards while completing their jobs. Unfortunately, electrocution is far too common in the workplace, accounting for 7% of all worker fatalities each year. Electricians and construction workers who work around electrical faults or live wires are especially susceptible […]
Falling Debris Accident: What You Need To Know
Construction workers have dangerous jobs. Despite rigorous safety standards, we frequently hear countless examples of workers and passersby suffering injuries because of falling debris accident. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1008 people died in construction accidents nationwide back in 2018. If you or a loved one has been in a construction accident in […]
Why Crane Accidents in New York City Are So Serious
Did you know that one in five workplace deaths are in the construction industry? Further, 47% of all fatal work injuries in 2018 were from construction accidents, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), construction workers bear an enormous risk in their day-to-day roles, with one in […]
New York Building Collapse Accidents
While construction workers are never far from danger while on the job, no amount of experience can prepare someone for the devastating nature of building collapse accidents. In addition to the serious physical injuries, victims of structural collapse accidents can face extreme financial hardship, steep medical bills, and immense psychological trauma from their accident. Moreover, […]
