As construction accident attorneys in New York, we have witnessed the devastating consequences of heat-related injuries among construction workers. The parents of Tim Barber, a young construction worker who tragically lost his life due to heat stroke on his second day at a new job Upstate NY, have been tirelessly…
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Contractor’s Mistakes Lead to Construction Worker’s Terrifying Fall
Last Thursday at around 9:09 a.m., a worker was injured after he fell between buildings on the construction site of a two-building affordable housing complex located at 151-165 Broom Street in the Lower East Side. The fall occurred from a height of approximately 30 feet, equivalent to three stories. Fortunately,…
The Danger of Lithium-ion Batteries: Tragedy Strikes E-Bike Shop Near Chinatown
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, tragedy struck a bustling street near Chinatown when a fire erupted at an e-bike service store. Four lives were lost, while two others remain in critical condition. The cause of the fire? Lithium-ion batteries, which have become a growing concern in New York…
Multiple pedestrian injured by reckless drivers over the weekend including a child
As car accident attorneys, we are acutely aware of the devastating consequences of reckless driving in New York City. Indeed, the city’s high population density means that millions of people and vehicles share limited road space, leading to increased risks associated with reckless driving. This congestion heightens the likelihood of…
A Friendly Reminder: New York State Trial Lawyers Association ‘Master Series’ CLE Webinar Panel Tomorrow
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, The New York State Trial Lawyers Association is hosting a daylong continuing legal education (CLE) master series. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from some of the most successful trial attorneys of the past half-century. The faculty, chaired by our esteemed…
Ben Rubinowitz to chair the NYSTLI Master Series; Marijo Adimey as faculty among other prestigious NY Trial Lawyers
Our managing partner, Ben Rubinowitz, will chair the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute’s Master Series 2023, and our partner, Marijo Adimey, will be a faculty member. The seminar will take place on June 16, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, in person or online. How do some of…
Two recent traffic accidents in the vicinity of JFK Airport raise concerns about street safety during the major airport overhaul
Last week 15 people were injured in a bus accident and a teenager was killed when the car she was in collided with a truck. Both accidents took place near JFK Airport, which is currently undergoing a major makeover. The aim of this $19 billion project is to rejuvenate the…
3 critically injured after driver blows a red light and crashes into a school bus in the Bronx, NYC
As NYC bus accident attorneys, it is our responsibility to shed light on the unfortunate incidents that occur on our roads and advocate for justice. In a recent chain-reaction crash in the Bronx, a yellow school bus carrying special needs students and a pregnant woman became entangled with a reckless…
NYC DOT identifies over 3 dozen garages in NYC with structural issues that could result in building collapse
The recent collapse of a parking garage in Lower Manhattan, which resulted in the loss of a life and injuries to several individuals, has raised concerns about the safety and condition of parking structures throughout New York. In response, city officials conducted inspections of numerous garages, uncovering widespread structural problems…
3 construction workers suffered burn injuries at a Bronx construction site that accumulated 25 violations last year
Three construction workers suffered burn injuries at a construction site in the Bronx on Monday afternoon. These workers failed to provide proper proof of training and did not possess a permit for using a propane torch. They were performing a waterproofing job near Holland Avenue and East Gun Hill Road…