Posted on May 19, 2023 in Firm News
With motorcycle riding season officially underway, it’s time to call attention to the importance of safe driving to reduce unnecessary road fatalities this season. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the perfect time to take stock of your driving behaviors and encourage family and loved ones to do the same. The more active we are… (keep reading)
Posted on May 10, 2023 in Firm News
Medical errors remain a leading cause of death in the United States. Over 250,000 patients die every year from preventable medical mistakes, according to research by John Hopkins Medicine. When these preventable errors lead to life-threatening injuries, hospitals must be held accountable for their lack of safety. Despite all we know about preventable safety measures,… (keep reading)
Posted on April 27, 2023 in Firm News
On December 23, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul finally passed Carlos’ Law. The bill, first introduced by Francisco Moya in 2017, has been in limbo for seven long years. Its passing is considered a significant step in holding employers and contractors responsible for the safety and well-being of construction workers, particularly immigrant workers who are often… (keep reading)
Posted on April 14, 2023 in Firm News
Two siblings were killed in a tragic e-bike battery fire on Monday in Astoria, Queens. According to the Daily News, a 7-year-old boy and his 19-year-old sister became trapped in a second-story apartment on 46th St. near 28th Ave. after an e-bike caught fire in the building. Authorities reported that the fire originated in the… (keep reading)
Posted on March 29, 2023 in Firm News
A construction worker in Manhattan was killed in a fatal fall on Saturday at the new JPMorgan Chase Bank Headquarters construction site in Midtown. According to Channel 4 New York, the worker was on the 12th floor of the building at the time of the accident. Investigations from the Department of Buildings (DOB) reported the… (keep reading)
Posted on March 8, 2023 in Firm News
A construction worker in Manhattan was killed on Tuesday, and three others were injured when a wall collapsed at a demolition site in SoHo. According to ABC News, the workers were on the second floor of the building when the wall collapsed. First responders reported that one worker sustained fatal injuries from being trapped under… (keep reading)
Posted on February 8, 2023 in Firm News
Five contractors were involved in a worksite accident in Queens on Monday when a rebar cage fell on them. According to 1010 Wins News, the contractors were at a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) site in Woodside at 37th Ave. and 48th St. DEP officials reported one contractor was seriously injured by the rebar cage,… (keep reading)
Posted on January 23, 2023 in Firm News
Congratulations to partners Matthew Fein and Eugene Gozenput, who were installed as members of the Board of Directors of NYSTLA – The New York State Trial Lawyers’ Association. Both are honored and look forward to working towards the goals of NYSTLA, to promote a safer and healthier society, to assure access to the civil justice… (keep reading)
Posted on January 20, 2023 in Firm News
Sadly, a construction worker sustained serious injuries on Monday in Brooklyn. News12 Long Island reported the accident occurred at a worksite on 8th Avenue and President Street around 8:45 am in Park Slope. First responders reported pulling the construction worker from a hole he fell in before transporting him to the hospital. Investigations into the… (keep reading)
Posted on January 6, 2023 in Firm News
New Yorkers will notice several new laws that went into effect on Jan.1 that could significantly impact their every day. One of the most crucial laws for construction workers (signed right before the end of the year) was the passing of Carlos’ Law. This necessary legislation was in limbo for years and will now hold… (keep reading)
Posted on December 27, 2022 in Firm News
Medical errors remain the third leading cause of death in the United States. John Hopkins Medicine predicts over 250,000 patients die annually from mistakes made in medical settings. Sadly, most of these incidents are preventable with proper safety and health practices. When medical errors lead to severe injuries and fatalities, hospitals must be held accountable…. (keep reading)
Posted on December 21, 2022 in Firm News
An NYC construction worker in was killed in a suspected crushing accident on Thursday morning in the Bronx. The Daily News reported the accident occurred at a worksite in Tremont on Carter Ave near E.176th Street just before 11:30 am. A second worker was also injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Preliminary… (keep reading)
