Construction worker killed when 40-foot pipe falls on him
New York Legal Authority As we have written about extensively on this blog, construction accidents throughout New York can have devastating effects — often due to the heavy materials and potentially...
View Article$18 million settlement for construction worker paralyzed in fall
New York Legal Authority New York workers who are injured in a construction accident can end up with a lifetime of pain if their injuries are serious enough. One such worker in western New York...
View ArticleAfter 4 years, man still deals with construction accident effects
New York Legal Authority The story of a man who was injured in a Manhattan construction accident in 2009 is not atypical of what can happen to a worker who is hurt on the job. The man was working on a...
View ArticleWorker trapped in oven after co-worker doesn’t realize he’s there
New York Legal Authority A case that made national headlines last year should serve as a reminder that New York workers who have dangerous jobs should take every precaution to make sure that their...
View ArticleCherry picker overturns, pinning 2 Brooklyn construction workers
New York Legal Authority As we have written about frequently on our blog, construction accidents in New York can be quite dangerous. A recent accident in Brooklyn can serve as a reminder of just how...
View ArticleNew York news upstart declares bankruptcy to thwart lawsuit
An online media company that started in 2010 with major support from veteran newspaper publisher Carll Tucker and his wife, the well-known financial reporter Jane Bryant Quinn, recently filed...
View ArticleConstruction worker killed by train on tracks
New York Legal Authority Residents in and around New York often utilize mass transit systems such as trains as a way to get around. For the most part, trains and buses can be a relatively safe way to...
View ArticleStadium construction site accident leaves one man dead
New York Legal Authority Construction sites present seemingly limitless opportunities injuries. While small sites can be dangerous, very large building sites like many of those in Manhattan see the...
View ArticleLegal Malpractice – Real Estate Lawyer
New York Legal Authority White Plains attorney Leon Greenspan achieved a great victory in obtaining a verdict in a legal malpractice case against a prominent Connecticut real estate lawyer in a...
View ArticleAlways room for improving for worker safety
New York Legal Authority Construction accidents often cause horror and havoc for the workers involved and their families. A seemingly “ordinary” injury like a fall, from a one-story building, can leave...
View ArticleNew York auto accident shows dangers of drunk driving
New York Legal Authority With the coming Fourth of July holiday, many are looking forward to attending celebrations with friends and family. Sometimes those celebrations include alcoholic beverages,...
View ArticleNew York landmark safe for visitors again
New York Legal Authority The Statue of Liberty is an iconic image representing of all that the U.S. stands for. Many New Yorkers celebrate July 4th, the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of...
View ArticleDrunk driver hops curb, leaves four injured in Manhattan
New York Legal Authority While the following car accident story may not be the freshest of news, it did happen here in Manhattan, New York — and the circumstances are just another reminder that a drunk...
View ArticleNew York Worker injured at JFK demolition site
New York Legal Authority If construction sites are dangerous places for workers, then building demolition presents an even greater danger. The process is inherently risky, and the tools add to the...
View ArticleBarges pose risk for river accidents
New York Legal Authority When most people in New York City think of construction sites and accidents, they think of high-rise towers in Manhattan and crane accidents or falls related to the heights....
View ArticleNew workers cannot be fired for workers’ comp claim
New York Legal Authority The workers compensation insurance system in New York is a compromise. The deal is workers are able to obtain compensation and medical treatment for injuries they receive on...
View ArticleFormer nursing home worker charged with felony assault
New York Legal Authority Nursing home abuse is a terrible crime. The victims, often elderly or mentally and physically disabled, have few defenses to this abuse. They are ill or infirm and lack the...
View ArticleTreatment restores immune function in spinal cord injuries
New York Legal Authority For construction workers in New York, few injuries are more frightening than spinal cord injuries. Damage to a spinal cord can leave a worker with limited ability to walk,...
View ArticleSuspension failed in deadly limo fire
New York Legal Authority You see them everywhere in New York City. Limousines provide a luxury ride in two respects. They, especially in an area like Manhattan, provide the luxury of door-to-door...
View ArticleConstruction worker survives being buried in trench accident
New York Legal Authority A man was rescued from a trench accident on Sunday in Coatesville VA Medical Center, west of Philadelphia. The man had been working on a project at the construction site...
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