Posted on October 2, 2023 in Firm News
Safety advocates are bringing to light an overlooked hazard with construction helmets that is leading to unnecessary accidents and injuries. Between 2003 and 2008, Occupational Health & Safety reported that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were the leading cause of occupational fatalities, with 29% resulting from fall accidents. While current regulations set by the Occupational Safety… (keep reading)
Posted on June 26, 2023 in Firm News
FDNY members rescued a construction worker on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on Thursday when he fell 30 feet between two buildings while on the job. AMNY reports the accident occurred on Broome Street between Attorney and Clinton around 9:00 am. Because the space the worker was lodged in was so narrow, FDNY responders… (keep reading)
Posted on June 5, 2023 in Firm News
June marks the beginning of National Safety Month, an optimal time to focus on reducing workplace fatalities and injuries before the summer rush. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), preventable injuries are the fourth leading cause of death nationwide. At least 4,472 workers were killed in workplace accidents in 2021, while another 4.26 million… (keep reading)
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)
