Posted on September 2, 2019 in Firm News
Labor Day is more than just barbecues, parades, and pool parties. Aside from marking the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is an annual celebration of American laborers and their countless achievements throughout the past few centuries. Without these hardworking individuals who helped build and shape our nation, New York City would be nothing like… (keep reading)
Posted on August 13, 2019 in Firm News
boating accidents Governor Andrew Cuomo passed a new boating law this week that is looking to keep New Yorkers safer on the water. According to the Daily News, the legislation known as Brianna’s Law aims to place stricter training regulations on motor boat operators to reduce boating accidents caused by reckless driving. The law was… (keep reading)
Posted on August 8, 2019 in Firm News
A family in the Bronx experienced a horrific tragedy this weekend when their one-year-old twins died after being left in a hot car. According to The New York Times, the twins were forgotten in their father’s vehicle on Friday morning after he mistakenly thought he had dropped them off at daycare. When the children were… (keep reading)
Posted on July 19, 2019 in Firm News
Con Edison workers are frantically trying to correct the electrical issue that led to the Manhattan Blackout on Saturday ahead of this weekend’s heatwave. According to Insurance Journal, the five hour blackout sparked mass chaos throughout the city, leaving nearly 73,000 people in the dark. The lack of preparation and dangerous conditions New Yorkers experienced… (keep reading)
Posted on July 8, 2019 in Firm News
Another New York City cyclist was killed this week after being hit by a cement truck in Brooklyn. According to News12, the 28-year-old cyclist was traveling down Bushwick Avenue and Boerum Street. A video shows the cyclist attempted to swerve away from the cement truck but was unable to avoid the fatal crash. This recent… (keep reading)
Posted on June 25, 2019 in Firm News
It’s graduation season and summer weekends will be jam-packed with celebrations to honor high school grads. As parents begin to plan for graduation parties, chances are they are purchasing alcohol for the event. While some parents will label coolers containing alcohol ‘adults only,’ other parties might allow everyone to consume alcohol, including underage grads- big… (keep reading)
Posted on May 20, 2019 in Firm News
Spring has sprung, and so has activity on construction sites across the region. According to NYC Open Data, a hub of analytics and data to keep New Yorkers informed, there are approximately 2,834 active worksites across the five boroughs, with additional projects getting the green light every day. Spring is one of the busiest seasons for construction… (keep reading)
Posted on May 20, 2019 in Firm News
Congratulations to Partner, Mark J. Epstein, who was unanimously reelected Chair of The Long Island Rail Road Commuter Council (LIRRCC) this month! The LIRRCC is a council established by the state legislator to be the voice of LIRR riders and dedicated to advocating for the hundreds of thousands of commuters from Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn…. (keep reading)
Posted on May 9, 2019 in Firm News
We are pleased to announce the naming of Attorney Eugene Gozenput as Partner at Pazer, Epstein, Jaffe & Fein, PC. Starting as an Associate in 2006, Eugene has proven to be an invaluable resource to the firm and a well-respected litigator for individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. “We’re thrilled to have… (keep reading)
Posted on April 30, 2019 in Firm News
April has proven to be a deadly start to the 2019 construction season in New York City. In just one week, three construction workers lost their lives on the job: On April 13, a 34-year-old worker in Brooklyn was killed when a 7.5-ton counterweight on a crane he was helping to assemble fell on him…. (keep reading)
Posted on April 11, 2019 in Firm News
The arrival of Spring marks the busy season in the construction industry. Workers and work sites will be popping up all over New York City, repairing as many streets, highways, and bridges as they can get to before the next winter season begins. Unfortunately, highway work zones can prove to be extremely dangerous for both… (keep reading)
Posted on April 4, 2019 in Firm News
The measles epidemic is far from over. According to a report released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of confirmed measles cases in our country for the first three months of 2019 has already surpassed the entire number of cases in 2018. Between January to March of this year, at… (keep reading)
