May, 2016

Worker’s Arm Severed In Elevator Accident

A worker lost part of his arm in an elevator accident this morning at 50 Broadway, in downtown Manhattan. The worker, whose identity has not yet been released, was pulled out of an elevator shaft by first responders and rushed to Bellevue Hospital. Reports indicate...

Suing an employer for a workplace injury: it’s rare, but it can happen

In our last post, we mentioned a recent report by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health which suggested possible criminal prosecution for private sanitation companies who contribute to a worker's death because of indifference or willful disregard...

Ladder Falls Still Leading Cause Of Death In Construction Industry

Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Ladder falls comprise the greatest percentage of the construction site deaths. What should you know about ladder accidents? Find out here. Ladder accidents can be caused by a broken or...

Court Backup In Bronx Becoming A Civil Rights Issue

The 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the integral components of our country's Bill of Rights. It reads, in pertinent part, that an accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury . . . And to be informed of the...

“Emergency Operation” Law Under Microscope After Crash

As it turns out, police cars and fire trucks can't flaunt the rules and drive any way they want - - or at least that is the direction the law seems to be moving in. A recent Brooklyn car crash offers the trial lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy a chance to explain...

Why demolition work is dangerous work

While virtually all construction-related work is dangerous, certain projects pose additional and unique safety hazards of which employees must be made aware and trained to avoid. Among some of the most dangerous construction projects are those that involve the...

Month: May 2016

Worker’s Arm Severed In Elevator Accident

Suing an employer for a workplace injury: it’s rare, but it can happen

Ladder Falls Still Leading Cause Of Death In Construction Industry

Court Backup In Bronx Becoming A Civil Rights Issue

“Emergency Operation” Law Under Microscope After Crash

Why demolition work is dangerous work

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