As gas explosion lawyers, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation caused by gas leaks and explosions. Preventing these disasters starts with understanding the importance of gas safety and acting quickly when you suspect a leak. Even the smallest mistake can have catastrophic consequences. Here’s what you need to know to keep…
The recent incident at a Brooklyn subway station, where an innocent bystander was critically injured by police gunfire, raises urgent questions about police accountability and transparency. Gregory Delpeche, a 49-year-old hospital worker, was riding the L train to his job at Woodhull Hospital when he was struck in the head…
As personal injury lawyers representing Queens victims, we are no strangers to the devastating impact that reckless drivers can have on families and communities. Recently, families in Queens have been calling for urgent action to protect children from the dangers posed by careless motorists. Yesterday, the group Families for Safe…
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is intensifying efforts to tackle repeat safety violators, with a sharp focus on industries like construction that see high rates of fatalities and serious injuries. Doug Parker, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, outlined the agency’s priorities during…
Labor Day weekend was marred by a series of fatal collisions across New York City, resulting in the loss of six lives. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about road safety in our city and the need for careful attention from all road users. A Weekend of Fatal Collisions The unfortunate…
On Sunday morning, Luis Mendez, a 46-year-old cyclist, was struck and killed by a van driver on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, identified as 40-year-old Can Homer, was allegedly operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol and without a valid driver’s license. This devastating event highlights the serious…
As pedestrian accident lawyers, we’ve seen the devastating consequences of vehicular negligence and poor design choices by automakers. The introduction of the Pedestrian Protection Act by Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) represents a crucial step in addressing a long-overdue issue: the alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities caused by increasingly massive…
Yesterday morning, the Upper West Side of Manhattan witnessed two disturbing incidents where cyclists were struck by vehicles within 20 minutes of each other. These accidents, which occurred at Broadway near 108th Street and Central Park West near 106th Street, highlight the constant dangers cyclists face on New York City…
Kirk Walker, a 38-year-old father of three, was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway in Harlem, just one day before his wedding. Walker and his cousin, Rob McLaurin, were returning home from a bachelor party when their vehicle was struck head-on by a pickup truck…
Cyclist deaths in New York City have reached alarming levels, with 2023 marking the highest number of fatalities in 24 years. Despite Mayor Eric Adams’ promises to make the city safer for cyclists by building 300 miles of protected bike lanes during his first term, the city has only constructed…