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In a recent decision involving a construction worker who fell off a ladder, an appellate court in New York City carefully explained why the laws protecting workers are necessary, while also illuminating how reforming these laws will jeopardize worker safety. The...
The New York attorneys frequently discuss the dangers associated with construction work. Rarely, however, are the perils of construction work extended to pedestrians on the streets of New York. Yesterday, at about 8:30 AM, a unwary 43 year-old female was injured by a...
The attorneys at Block O'Toole & Murphy continue to follow the implementation of Mayor DeBlasio's ambitious 'Vision Zero' plan that seeks to reduce car accidents, injuries and deaths. The roll out of the plan continues this week as the New York City Police...
Many New Yorkers have sounded off about the driving habits of garbage truck drivers in the city. An accident last month in Manhattan underscores the importance of paying attention to these heavy vehicles while driving or walking in New York City. The crash near...
Although the economy is slowly improving, there is a huge amount of uncertainty left in the workplace. A recent article in the New York Times discusses the impact of job uncertainty on workplace safety. It turns out that the fear of being unemployed is even worse than...
A man walking on the sidewalk in Fresh Meadows, Queens, was critically injured yesterday morning in a pedestrian accident when a pickup truck jumped the curb and hit him near Peck Avenue. Apparently, the driver of the truck swerved to avoid another vehicle cutting in...
Distracted driving looms as one of the largest factors in contributing to New York collisions. The NYC lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy have been talking about it for a long time, pleading for common sense to prevail. Now, the New York City Police Department is...
According to a story in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, a bill has been passed in the New York senate that would increase criminal penalties for drivers who kill or injure road construction workers. The bill, titled "The Work Safety Act," was sponsored by state Senator...
The New York Truck Accident Lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy are on top of the latest in safety advances on our roads. This week, a frightening truck accident on the Northern State Parkway highlighted the benefits of some innovations that appears to be right...
The New York Personal Injury Trial Lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy have been closely following the implementation of "Vision Zero" and how it impacts the alarming number of traffic fatalities in New York City. Many have heard newly elected New York City Mayor...
