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Commuters traveling along the NJ Transit Port Jervis line experienced delays on Tuesday evening, January 21, 2020, due to a major accident that occurred along the tracks in Rockland County. A tractor trailer was stuck on train tracks along Route 17 at Washington Avenue in Sloatsburg, N.Y. when the trailer was destroyed by an oncoming train. Luckily, there were no recorded injuries, according to Ramapo police.
Worker Injured, Pedestrian Killed in Series of Tragic Accidents
59-year-old James Weiss, a former firefighter, sustained severe head trauma on the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2020, when a piece of sheet metal fell on him while he was working at a construction site in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. He was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center for care. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the incident.
Woman Killed by Sanitation Truck in Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Accident
In the early hours of Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, a woman was tragically killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run accident. The unidentified woman was crossing the Bay Parkway near 86th St. in Bensonhurst when a private sanitation truck travelling eastbound on 86th St. suddenly struck her. The accident is being investigated by the NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad.
Bus Passenger Dies After Forcing Open MTA Bus Door
Just five hours after an accident involving a sanitation truck that killed a 67-year-old woman in Brooklyn, another pedestrian was killed after she fell from a moving MTA bus and was run over by the rear wheels. Tragically, this incident marks at least eight pedestrians that have been killed in New York City since the start of the year.
Partner David Scher Shares Labor Law Knowledge at Lecture
Partner David Scher shared his labor law expertise when he taught a continuing legal education (CLE) course on January 7, 2020, focusing on strategies for pleading a construction accident case. His lecture was part of a larger seminar presented by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), the 2020 edition of "Construction Accidents from the Trenches: Strategies to Win Your Labor Law Case."
Judith Wieder Killed in Concrete Mixing Truck Accident in Brooklyn
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at about 11:55 a.m., 68-year-old Judith Wieder was tragically killed by a cement mixing truck while crossing the street in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn. This, unfortunately, was the second reported pedestrian death to occur on this day. Police continue to investigate the incident.
BOM Achieves Tier 1 Rankings in 2020 "Best Law Firms" List
Block O'Toole & Murphy is again proud to be ranked as one of America's "Best Law Firms" in 2020, compiled collaboratively by the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm has been regionally recognized in New York City as a Tier 1 law firm in two practice areas: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Srijan Panthi Killed, Mother Mina Panthi Severely Injured After Queens Garbage Truck Accident
Shortly before 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 10-year-old Srijan Panthi and his 40-year-old mother, Mina Panthi, were struck by a Department of Sanitation truck on their walk to school. The two were taken to Elmhurst Hospital in critical condition where the boy tragically died from his injuries. Police say investigations are underway.
New York Elevator Safety Bill Could Save Lives if Passed
Governor Andrew Cuomo has a chance to pass a bill that could greatly improve, even save, the lives of many New York City residents. The bill, known as the "Elevator Safety Act", would require mechanics and others who provide maintenance for elevators in the city to be licensed by the state, in addition to going through extensive education and training, according to this New York Post article. Additionally, it would require the creation of an Elevator Safety and Standards Board. Each of the nine members on the board would be appointed by the governor and New York State legislation.
Dr. Daniel Cammerman Heartbreakingly Killed in Central Park Bicycle Crash
With barely a week before before the start of a new year, Dr. Daniel Cammerman tragically became the 29th cyclist to die while riding on New York City streets in 2019. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, Dr. Cammerman, a 50-year-old pediatrician with the Mount Sinai Health System, had been riding his bike on the 96th street transverse in Central Park. Unexpectedly, his bike slipped on a patch of ice and he fell into the path of an oncoming school bus. He was struck by the front driver side tire and was taken to Mount Sinai for treatment. Unfortunately, their efforts to save him were fruitless.
