The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently published the initial release of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.Here is a summary of their findings: The 2011 preliminary total of 4,609 fatal work injuries represents a slight decrease from the final count of 4,690 fatal work injuries reported for 2010 The preliminary…
On April 24, 2009 a 40 year old woman died in a gas explosion that took place in her house in Floral Park, Queens, New York. The defendant in this action, Consolidated Edison, was notified of the gas leak by a neighbor of the woman; however, the Con-Ed workers were…
By Anthony Gair; Resolution of whether a plaintiff has a viable action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1983 turns on whether the applicable state statute is inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States; Robinson v. Wegman, 436 U.S. 584, 98 S. Ct. 1991 (1978) citing 42 U.S.C. §1988.…
The family of Javier Salinas — the 36-year-old construction worker from Danbury, Connecticut who in October fell more than 50 feet to his death at the Chelsea Piers construction site in New York City — is suing his former employer, the worksite general contractors and the owners of the property…
$10 million lawsuit filed over well drilling explosion death (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN) Alleged DUI driver held in fatal Fremont crash (S.F. Chronicle) Former Football Player’s Family Files Suit (The Post and Courier – Charleston, SC) Injuries linked to circumcision clamps (L.A. Times) Jones Act suit claims heavy lifting caused…
United Airlines Settles Last 9/11 Wrongful-Death Lawsuit (New York Times, NY) ‘Enchantment of the Sea’ Cruise Ship Passenger Alleges Injury From Falling Piece of Shower (U.S. Dist. Ct., SD FL) Castroville Man Guilty in DUI Accident that Injured His Dad (KION, CA) Court Rules For University of Nebraska Medical Center…
Staten Island Advance / Landov A supervisor at a state-run psychiatric center has been indicted for the criminally negligent homicide of an autistic 27-year-old patient. The supervisor, Erik Stanley, said he used appropriate procedures in attempting to subdue Jawara Henry, 27, who died Dec. 4 at a Staten Island psychiatric…
Our Partner, Jeffrey Bloom, recently settled a medical malpractice case in New York Supreme Court, Nassau County for $3,375,000 for the wrongful death of a 46 year old husband and father of two young children in which the patient died on the operating table during the performance of back surgery.…
$8 Million Settlement In Wrongful Death Case In July, 2007 a drunk driver took the life of a 23 year old woman. That woman was the mother of a 4 year old child. That child’s life was forever changed by the reckless and negligent conduct and actions of the drunk…
In Anastasi v. Terio, decided by The New York Appellate Division, Second Department on May 17, 2011, reversed the granting of Summary Judgment for defendants in this action for wrongful death. The case involved a car accident that took place at an intersection in Queens, New York City. The traffic…