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On Thursday, December 5, 2019, shortly after 11:00 a.m., an electrical accident occurred at an Amtrak railyard, tragically killing an Amtrak employee and injuring two others. The incident occurred at the Con Edison Van Nest Substation in the Parkchester section of the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a relatively small agency. Nevertheless, it is charged with protecting more than 130 million workers in eight million workplaces around the country. There is one OSHA compliance officer for every 59,000...
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...
Joshua Stern joined Block O’Toole & Murphy in May of 2021. He has been practicing law since 2011, after graduating from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center cum laude.
Ladder Falls in the Workplace Falling from a ladder is one of the most common work accidents, especially in the construction industry. Unfortunately, when a worker falls from even a short ladder, the incident can lead to serious injuries, including but not limited to...
CAN INJURED, UNDOCUMENTED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS RECOVER LOST WAGES?The New York Law JournalOn February 22, 2010, the New York Law Journal featured an article by two of Block O'Toole & Murphy's construction accident attorneys: Stephen J. Murphy and David L. Scher....
New York Attorneys for OSHA Violations The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) exists to protect workers from employers, contractors and building owners looking to cut corners in order to save on time and cost. These regulations, when followed, make...
New York Brain Injury Treatment AttorneySerious brain injuries can result in cognitive impairment, speech difficulties and emotional disturbances. To treat these complications, as well as the brain injury itself, the patient may need to undergo several types of...
New York Material and Industrial Lift Injury Lawyers Accidents Involving Construction Hoists or Industrial Lifts Material lifts are intended to transport construction materials or freight between fixed levels of a building or other structure. They may be referred to...
New York Meniscal Tears Injury LawyerMeniscal tears can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the knee. A meniscal tear is a common knee injury found among New York construction workers. A meniscal tear often occurs when an individual twists or turns too quickly while...
