New York, NY Personal Injury Blog
Rye Brook NY Worker Falls While Installing Traffic Signal
New York workers comp lawyer can facilitate claim filing, appeal A 52-year-old worker was installing a traffic signal May 9 in Rye Brook, New York, when a passing tractor-trailer hit the bucket of his lift truck. The impact left the …
Hurricane Sandy-Damaged Midtown Crane Replaced
NY crane accident attorneys address importance of safety guidelines The high winds of Hurricane Sandy left a construction crane hanging off the top of a luxury high rise. When the crane partially collapsed, it’s boom dangled above the city for …
Brooklyn Crane Accident Injures Two Construction Workers
A truck with a crane attached fell over on Belt Parkway Two construction workers were pinned beneath the bucket of a crane after it collapsed at a Brooklyn construction site on May 6, The Wall Street Journal reported. The crane …
Ignored Safety Rules Put Hurricane Sandy Cleanup Workers at Risk
NY workers’ compensation attorney puts onus on employers After Hurricane Sandy, thousands of workers assisted with the cleanup efforts in the storm-affected areas around New York City, New Jersey and Long Island. Many worked in “a nightmare of dangerous conditions,” …
Older Pedestrians More Likely to Die in Traffic Accidents
New York auto accident lawyers wary of risks to seniors A new government report, appearing in the April 19 issue of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publication Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, reveals that elderly pedestrians are …
Four Workers Fall 10 Feet in Construction Mishap
New York construction accident lawyer explains liability Four construction workers were injured April 11 when they fell 10 feet to the ground after a support structure gave way. At the time of the accident, the workers were helping to …
Seven Die in Brewery Workplace Accident
New York personal injury lawyers mindful of following safety standards Seven workers died while cleaning a tank at a Mexico City brewery owned by Grupo Modelo, the makers of Corona and other beers. The deaths occurred in “a confined area …
Fundraiser Held for Man Injured in Scaffold Fall
New York construction accident lawyers assess on-the-job injuries Family and friends of Bob White hosted a fundraiser for him April 6 at the Ridgeway Fire Hall in Medina, New York. In December 2011, White fell close to 25 feet onto …
Hit-and-Run Auto Accident Suspect Killed Couple, Baby
A new and free mobile app from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides the latest car safety information to consumers. The SaferCar app lets users submit safety complaints remotely, subscribe to notifications about vehicle recalls and search for vehicles by …
Teenage Worker Crushed to Death at Brooklyn Recycling Plant
New York workers’ compensation lawyers assess on-the-job fatality A teenager working at a private recycling plant in Brooklyn died March 16 after being crushed by a trash compactor. According to the New York Post, Luis Camarillo, 18, was struck in …
