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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...
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...
Sometimes the application of laws can have a chilling effect on innocent victims. New York's antiquated 'Date of Discovery' laws punish a victim in the harshest of terms. The law remains without good reason. We analyze it below, using the below article to hammer home...
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...
Every industry, every job, involves some risk of harm, on some level. Granted, some industries and jobs present a greater risk of harm to workers than others. Construction, mining, and manufacturing, for example, certainly present a greater overall risk of harm to...
The streets in and highways that surround New York City are among some of the most heavily traveled in the country. It's imperative, therefore, that the city's streets and area highways are regularly inspected, maintained and repaired. From filling in a massive...
In September 2014, we commented on a tragic accident where two bicyclists were violently struck by a boat that had just unexpectedly detached from a pickup truck in Staten Island. One of the victims, Alexa Cioffi, was killed and the other, Briana Emanuele, was...
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...
Construction site falls are a well settled risk that workers face on an everyday basis. Falls at construction sites are the most frequent cause of serious injury or death at a worksite. Review this if you want to learn more about your rights if you have been involved...
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...
