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Construction work will often take place during nicer weather. It makes sense. It is much easier to work outside when you don't have to navigate rain, sleet, snow and ice. However, as we make our way through the dog days of summer, it is important to note that...
Transportation like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the industry, changing the way people get a ride.Their popularity can be traced primarily to their convenience. The process is simple: User requests a ride via their smartphone app Driver comes directly to an...
3 lawyers at New York City's prestigious law firm Block O'Toole & Murphy have been recognized by 'Best Lawyers' Magazine for their accomplishments in the legal field. The magazine honored named partners Jeffrey Block, Daniel O'Toole and Stephen Murphy. 'Best...
The Construction Accident Lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy (Lawyers Experienced in Helping Construction Workers and their Families) continue to document how construction site falls remain a serious problem in New York City.Learn more about construction site falls...
Last time, we looked briefly at some of the obligations cyclists have on the roadway. These obligations include, among other things, the duty to obey traffic lights and signs, to move to the side of the road out of the way of traffic, and so on.Most readers have...
Accidents happen. At work. A lot. And they are not always minor. In fact more than half of private industry workplace injuries and illnesses reported are of a more serious nature.Sometimes they are due to human error, but other times they are caused by faulty...
Previously, we began speaking about the issue of roadway sharing between cyclists and motorists. As we noted, both motorists and cyclists have the right to be on the road and both have the duty to respect one another's rights and follow all traffic laws.One important...
New York City, like many metro areas, is a hotspot for cyclists. Cycling, of course, continues to remain a popular sport and commuting method for many people, and its popularity continues to increase as Americans try to reduce dependency on motor vehicles. In fact,...
The construction industry gets a bad rap because of a small percentage of companies that fail to take worker safety seriously. As Construction Accident Attorneys (Lawyers With Hardhats), we get a front row seat and watch the same movie, with the same actors, over and...
