example of a crane mounted on a truck When a construction crane collapsed in Brooklyn, it was the bravery of Good Samaritans that helped rescue two men trapped inside a van. The accident, which took place near a pharmacy, left one man with head and body pain and another with…
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Worker Dies After MTA Bus Hits Boom Lift in Midtown: What Families Need to Know About Preserving Their Rights
A tragic accident on Sunday night in Midtown Manhattan claimed the life of 39-year-old Vladimir Cruz, a construction worker from the South Bronx. Around 9:30 p.m., an M1 MTA bus traveling southbound on 5th Avenue near East 51st Street struck the base of a boom lift Cruz was operating. The…
New Crane Licensing Requirements: What New York City Contractors Need to Know
As NYC crane accident lawyers who have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of construction site accidents, we understand the critical importance of proper training and licensing for equipment operators. Recently, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced significant changes to crane licensing requirements that will take effect…
Crane Collapse in Brooklyn: Legal Insights from our Crane Accident Lawyers
A tragic incident unfolded in Brooklyn last Thursday when a crane partially collapsed onto an apartment building. This unexpected and alarming event has raised significant concerns about construction safety and regulatory compliance. As seasoned crane accident lawyers, it is imperative to delve into the legal implications of such incidents, emphasizing…
Insights from our NYC Crane Accident Lawyers on the recent report from the National Safety Council and the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Foundation
As New York City crane accident lawyers, we closely monitor industry trends and research to better understand the hazards that crane operators and inspectors face daily. A recent survey conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) and the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Foundation sheds new…
A Crane Accident Lawyer’s Perspective on the Recent Boom Truck Collapse in Inwood, NYC
5 construction workers were injured, including three seriously in a crane collapse that occurred in Upper Manhattan yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred around 2:30 pm at a construction site located at 3880 Ninth Avenue in Inwood. A crane attached to a small boom truck tragically collapsed, resulting in injuries to…
Contractor cited in Hell’s Kitchen Crane accident
A recent CBS New York investigation indicates that Monadock Construction was cited by NYC in the crane accident that occurred in Hells Kitchen last July and left 12 people injured. Back in July a massive crane caught fire and collapsed onto a nearby building, causing widespread panic and property damage.…
Battling the Epidemic: Construction Industry’s High Drug Overdose Mortality
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction industry faced a crisis that often went unnoticed amidst the chaos of the world. While most were concerned with the virus’s immediate impact, there was another silent epidemic silently plaguing the hardworking individuals in the construction sector – drug overdoses. A…
10th Avenue Tragic Crane Accident in New York: Seeking Accountability for the Victims
In the early hours of this morning, New York City was struck by yet another devastating crane accident. A crane belonging to New York City Crane & Equipment Corp. caught fire and partially collapsed into a neighboring building near Hudson Yards. The crane accident left five people injured, including a…
2 virtual events proposed by the CPWR on National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by accidents in the construction industry
On April 26th, as part of the second National Stand-Down to prevent struck by accidents among construction workers, two free webinars will be offered by the NORA Construction Sector Council. The first webinar will take place from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and will focus on preventing struck by-accidents that…