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Boom Lift and Aerial Lift Accidents Boom lifts, which can reach heights of over 17 stories, can be as dangerous as they are helpful. If owners, general contractors, employers, operators, and those on the ground are not cautious and vigilant, tragedy can strike....
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...
Forklift Accidents Forklifts are one of the most commonplace work vehicles, used everywhere from heavy construction sites to shipping warehouses. While their frequency may make them seem safer than larger equipment like towering cranes and churning cement mixers,...
Concrete Mixer Truck Accidents Cement mixer trucks, also known as concrete trucks, can be dangerous to construction workers, pedestrians, and other drivers. These trucks can weigh as much as 35,000 to 40,000 pounds (about twice the weight of a school bus) when empty...
Backhoe and Loader Accidents A backhoe is common piece of large equipment at many construction sites, usually responsible for moving copious amounts of earth and materials with the help of large buckets. A backhoe can be an essential component for construction...
Lawyers for Ceiling Collapse Lawsuits A ceiling collapse caused by the negligent behavior of a third party is inexcusable, but you may be surprised with how often it occurs. The injuries sustained from an accident of this nature can be life-changing or even fatal for...
New York Head-On Collision Lawyers Head-on motor vehicle crashes are usually avoidable and often happen when the driver of a vehicle is texting, impaired by alcohol or drugs, or distracted. Don’t walk away from an accident just to be saddled with the weight of...
Causes of Workplace Accidents A workplace accident is any incident that occurs while an employee is performing job duties, resulting in injury or even death. According to Injury Facts, a website developed by the National Safety Council, in 2019 there were 4,572...
Jeffrey A. Block founded what is now known as Block O’Toole & Murphy, LLP in 1989, after graduating from Brooklyn Law School.
Guide to Labor Law 240 BOM Partner David L. Scher discusses New York Labor Law 240, also known as the Scaffold Law. Labor Law Section 240 is a New York State law meant, originally, to protect construction workers who work at heights from falls or fall-related...
