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Causes of Ladder Accidents While ladder use may seem straightforward, there are key failures in ladder setup and use that can lead to an accident. To prevent serious injury, the American Ladder Institute provides a comprehensive list of ladder safety guidelines, and...
A multi-vehicle collision occurred in North Bellmore, Long Island, leading to the hospitalization of four adults and two children. The incident unfolded yesterday at approximately 7 a.m. near the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Newbridge Road. According to...
On April 14, 2023, a construction worker named Noe Diaz-Gamez was tragically killed after falling through a roof he had been working on in Glen Cove, New York. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones, as the death of a 26-year-old is a profound and...
Examples of Pain and Suffering Recoveries Personal injury lawsuits end with a final dollar amount, so it's easy to forget that this number typically contains distinct legal categories. This distinction reflects the twofold impact that a personal injury victim can...
Vicarious Liability in Personal Injury Lawsuits Every day, innocent people are injured, through the fault and negligence of others, in tragic accidents. Their only remedy or avenue to being made whole is our system of civil justice. Within that system of justice, the...
Falling Debris Accidents Employers have a responsibility to protect the safety and health of those who work for them and the public. Under New York law, construction site owners and contractors may be held responsible for workers injured by falling debris and other...
Block O’Toole & Murphy’s very own Stephen J. Murphy was featured in Forbes Advisor’s 2023 list of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in New York City. The prestigious list features a careful selection of 15 attorneys chosen based on their backgrounds, credentials,...
Snowplow Accidents Driving through snow or ice can be a risky endeavor that requires careful attention from the driver. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), wintry conditions accounted for 440 fatal accidents and 33,000 injuries in...
$3,250,000 Settlement for a Plumber Who Fell From an Unsecured Ladder Our client was subcontracted as a plumber for the construction of a new building in Manhattan. He was instructed to work from an unsecured ladder and fell, resulting in permanent injuries to his...
Qué Hacer Si Ha Sido Atropellado Por Un Automóvil Como Peatón Solo en 2018, murieron 6,227 peatones en accidentes viales en Estados Unidos, el número más alto registrado desde 1990, según la Asociación de Seguridad en las Carreteras de los Gobernadores. Según el...
