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The construction boom in New York City has brought with it numerous worker accidents that result in injury and death. Fortunately, no one was killed at a Midtown building near Grand Central on Madison Avenue when a wall fell on them during demolition of a building....
The Daily News editorial board has recently taken on the Right of Way Law, enacted about a year ago, that was intended to reduce injuries and deaths among pedestrians and bike riders. The idea was to require law enforcement to investigate such accidents and issue...
It's summertime in New York City. Although it is one of the biggest cities in the world, New York also has plenty of opportunities to get out on the water. Whether swimming in the Rockaways, splashing in a pool or boating on the rivers, there are numerous ways to get...
There were two crane accidents within 30 minutes of each other last month at the New Jersey container shipping port. News coverage was spotty, at least in part because there were no fatalities or serious injuries. The workers in New jersey were lucky. Many crane...
Patterns emerge when studying car crashes in New York State. The causes of car crashes vary by roadway, time of day, day of week and time of year. Common causes of car accidents in the Hudson Valley north of New York City include: Following too closely Cutting across...
You know that using your cell phone while driving is dangerous. It forces you to take your eyes off the road for at least a split-second. Even this tiny distraction can be very dangerous in the fast-moving traffic of New York City. But it is more than dangerous - it's...
The tallest crane to ever grace the crowded, gritty streets of Manhattan has arrived to put the finishing touches on a posh building located in midtown. Work has been ongoing at the construction of an exclusive residential building and now the city's tallest...
Generally speaking, the answer to this question is, "Yes." There are many advantages to settling a personal injury case rather than going to trial. In fact, around 95 percent of all personal injury cases are resolved before going to court. Why do so many cases settle?...
We have all read the headlines of frightening construction accidents that have gripped New York City but now The Building Trades Employers' Association, a group that represents a large number of contractor associations, union management and general contractors, has...
The lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy are often asked to represent victims in very serious bus accidents so our stance on this new hot-button issue may surprise you... Read about it below. A recent bus accident that occurred in the Bronx has sparked a public...
