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The New York attorneys at Block O'Toole & Murphy have been talking about the frequency of construction falls and how, statistically, they far outnumber the field when it comes to fatal work accidents. Few are aware of how often those falls involve ladders. This...
A 69-year old man was hurt when he was hit by a New York City police car on the Upper West Side. The accident occurred in the early afternoon a few weeks ago, hitting the victim on Broadway between 77th and 78th streets on the northbound side. The police say that the...
The New York lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy are following an unusual story with uniquely local flavor that involves a controversial tower crane. Tower cranes are fairly common at major construction sites. These cranes are massive, capable of rising and reaching...
FedEx trucks are everywhere and are part of the driving landscape in every city in the United States, including New York City. They are so common that other drivers seldom pay much attention to them. However, a recently filed lawsuit in California raises some issues...
There have been numerous reports about New York City construction workers injured or killed in roof falls, including recent stories about two employees who died because they lacked adequate fall prevention equipment at Manhattan high-rise construction project. A quick...
The New York brain injury lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy, LLP, are following the sad report involving Mark Shand, the 62-year-old brother of the Duchess of York, Camilla Parker Bowles, who died Wednesday from a brain injury suffered when he slipped and fell...
This blog and other sources frequently report on fines levied against businesses for workplace safety violations. What gets less attention is the fact that many of those fines are never paid - if the business is a New York State government agency. It turns out that...
The New York lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy are constantly looking to bring our followers relevant information about worker safety and construction-related accidents. Below, we provide some revealing statistics and brief analysis. We hope you enjoy....
Speed limits on city streets with higher-than-average car accident numbers are being reduced as part of Mayor de Blassio's Vision Zero initiative. The Grand Concourse in the Bronx will be the city's second street to have its speed limit reduced as part of the program....
The New York lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy consistently follow the debate over the Scaffold Law, the law that protects the health and safety of the workers that shape our majestic skyline and build our beautiful buildings. We have emphasized that while this...
