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NYC DOT reports 11 construction worker deaths and 554 injuries in 2022

Last year’s construction worker fatalities and injuries reported in the NYC DOT “2022 Construction Safety Report” reinforce the importance of the New York Labor Law Section 240, also known as the “scaffold law” or “scaffolding law”, that holds owners and/or general contractors strictly liable for construction workers who suffer injury…

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Alarming increase of bicycle accident deaths and injuries in NYC during the first Quarter of 2023

As NYC bicycle accident attorneys, we are deeply concerned by the increasing number of cyclist deaths in New York City. According to the Department of Transportation, 10 cyclists have already died this year, which is a five-fold increase compared to 2022. This year’s grim death toll is unmatched since at…

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In an effort to reduce fires caused by defective lithium-ion batteries, Mayor Adams signed new legislation

Our personal injury law firm is concerned about the recent news regarding lithium-ion batteries causing deadly fires in New York City. According to reports, a 64-year-old man died in a Bronx apartment fire caused by a defective lithium-ion battery over the weekend, and the FDNY has reported 33 fires caused…

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Crosstown protected bike lanes can reduce the number of bicycle accident injuries and deaths in NYC

As personal injury lawyers and bicycle accident lawyers, we applaud the recent decision by the Upper West Side Community Board 7 to back crosstown protected bike lanes. This move is a significant step forward in promoting safer cycling and reducing the number of bicycle accidents in New York City. Cycling…

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2 people seriously injured in horrific crash captured on video in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NYC

Two people suffered serious personal injuries in a multi-vehicle car accident in New York City last Monday night. The accident occurred around 6:30 pm in Crown Heights, Brooklyn at the intersection of Crown Street and Nostrand Avenue. An exclusive and jarring surveillance video from a nearby building was obtained by…

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NYC Council introduces new legislation related to e-bike lithium-ion batteries to reduce personal injuries and wrongful deaths caused by lithium battery explosions

Defective lithium-Ion e-bike batteries have been the cause of 216 fires in NYC last year. 147 people suffered personal injury and 6 of them died in these fires. This year so far more than 20 lithium-ion battery fires have caused serious injury and death. Two weeks ago, in Brooklyn, a…

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NYC DOT rejects all City Councils safety bills to reduce traffic accident injuries and fatalities

Last year traffic fatalities in New York City reached their second highest level since Vision Zero started in 2014.  Last year was also the first year in office for the Adams Administration and the new DOT Commissioner, Ydanis Rodriguez. Yesterday in an oversight hearing with the City Council, Rodriguez admitted…

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18 children injured in fire sparked by lithium-ion battery at unlicensed daycare in Queens, NYC

18 children were injured after a fire erupted in an unlicensed daycare located in Queens. The fire was caused by a defective lithium-ion battery that exploded in the basement. Firefighters were called yesterday afternoon around 2pm for a fire in a basement located at 147-07 72 Drive in Queens, NYC.…

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To prevent children getting injured or killed in car accidents, schools can apply with the DOT for the “School Street” program

Car accidents are the number one cause of death for young children in New York and in the US. According to a recent study, the likelihood of children getting injured or killed by cars in New York City is much higher in school areas than in other areas of the…

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New legal obligation for NYC construction workers in regards to Site Safety Training to reduce hard hat fatalities and injuries

New York City construction workers and their supervisors who are working on large or complex construction sites will be legally required to have a Site Safety Training Card issued by the NYC DOB Training Connect Platform. These cards are equipped with a chip and can be scanned to validate their…

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