5 construction workers died and 240 were injured in New York City between June 1st and October 31st. Last year during the same period, 6 workers died and 275 were injured in NYC construction accidents. After a slow down in March, April and May related to the Covid-19 lock down,…
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Preventing injuries and fatalities during winter storms
Winter storm related injuries and fatalities can often be prevented by preparing ahead. Now is the time for individuals and employers to prepare and get ready for future winter snow storms. The occupational Safety and Health Administration just released a set of guidelines that covers most winter weather related hazards…
22 year old cyclist dies from his injuries one week after being struck by a car in East New York
A New York cyclist who was struck by a car died from his injuries one week after the accident occurred. On Saturday November 7th around 1:00 am , Juan Tiu-Caxaj was riding his bicycle on Autumn Avenue. As he crossed Fulton Street he collided with a car heading westbound on…
New York Personal Injury Attorney Christopher Donadio to speak at the NY ABOTA & DANY Panel on “How to Effectively Use a Neurosurgeon in the Courtroom” tomorrow on Zoom
Our partner, Christopher Donadio will be one of three Distinguished Panel Members at the “How to Effectively use a Neurosurgeon in the Courtroom” CLE program organized by The New York City Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) & The Defense Association of New York tomorrow from 5:00pm…
E-scooters rentals are planned to arrive next March in New York
While e-scooters can be a very convenient way to commute in big cities, e-scooter accidents can result in very bad injuries including head trauma. In New York, it is now legal to ride a E-scooters but by-the minute rental which are already popular in many cities around the world are…
The pedestrian carnage continues in New York City
One pedestrian died and two were seriously injured in New York City last week. In all cases, drivers were recklessly driving and in two cases drivers took off after the accident leaving their victims lying on the street. The first accident occurred on Tuesday in the Bronx. 72 year old…
Impeachment: Let’s Go to the Video Tape
In their recent Trial Advocacy column in the New York Law Journal, NYC Personal Injury Attorneys Ben Rubinowitz of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, and Evan Torgan of Torgan & Cooper write: Whether in the form of a deposition, surveillance footage or an event captured on…
Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershehorn, Steigman & Mackauf named Best Law Firm 2021 By U.S. News – Best Lawyers® and a Tier 1 Firm for Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Product Liability in New York City
For the 11th consecutive year, our New York Personal Injury Law Firm was named a Best Law Firm 2021 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The firm was also named A Tier 1 Firm for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiff in New York City A Tier 1 Firm for Medical…
Crane accident at construction site leads to massive debris falling on the street of Midtown Manhattan
Thankfully nobody was injured after a loose cable on a spinning crane hit a building under construction sending giant metal debris down the streets in Midtown Manhattan yesterday night around 7 PM and creating chaos. The metal pieces fell from the 84th floor of a high rise under construction at…
100,000 Site Safety Training Cards issued to New York Construction Workers by the DOT
To reduce construction accident injuries and deaths in New York City, Local Law 196 was signed in 2017. The law requires that hard hats working on most New York City construction sites obtain a SST card in a specific deadline. To obtain this card, construction workers must complete at least…