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The Construction Accident Attorneys at Block O'Toole & Murphy welcome an about-to-be implemented OSHA rule leading to transparency concerning workplace injuries. The new rule will require companies in the construction industry, as well as other dangerous...
The streets in and highways that surround New York City are among some of the most heavily traveled in the country. It's imperative, therefore, that the city's streets and area highways are regularly inspected, maintained and repaired. From filling in a massive...
The 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the integral components of our country's Bill of Rights. It reads, in pertinent part, that an accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury . . . And to be informed of the...
In September 2014, we commented on a tragic accident where two bicyclists were violently struck by a boat that had just unexpectedly detached from a pickup truck in Staten Island. One of the victims, Alexa Cioffi, was killed and the other, Briana Emanuele, was...
Construction site falls are a well settled risk that workers face on an everyday basis. Falls at construction sites are the most frequent cause of serious injury or death at a worksite. Review this if you want to learn more about your rights if you have been involved...
As it turns out, police cars and fire trucks can't flaunt the rules and drive any way they want - - or at least that is the direction the law seems to be moving in. A recent Brooklyn car crash offers the trial lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy a chance to explain...
Everyone wants to trust that their medical care will help them; we all want to believe that the doctors and nurses entrusted with our care are infallible. That utopian view is one that is embraced by many people across the country. Nobody wants to believe that a...
In the wake of the Great Recession, the number of new residential construction projects in New York City plummeted and remained stagnant from 2009 through 2011. Since that time, the city's economy has rebounded and today New York City is in the midst of a building...
While virtually all construction-related work is dangerous, certain projects pose additional and unique safety hazards of which employees must be made aware and trained to avoid. Among some of the most dangerous construction projects are those that involve the...
16 construction workers who died in the past 12 months while working at construction sites in New York City were remembered at an annual mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan. The emotional scene was enhanced by bells tolling, polished marble floors,...
