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Three Workers Suffer Electrical Injuries in Brooklyn Construction Accident
Three workers suffered electrical injuries at a Brooklyn construction site. According to a news report in the New York Daily News, the construction accident occurred at a worksite on the corner of Clarkson Avenue and Rogers Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Officials with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) said the source of …
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Stairway Accidents Due to Inadequate Lighting: How to Seek Compensation
Property owners and property managers in New York City have a duty of care under the law to provide for the safety of their tenants, customers, employees and visitors with premises that have proper and adequate lighting. This can be especially important in parts of buildings where there are stairs. If you are unable to …
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New York City Settles Child Lead Exposure Cases
New York City has settled thousands of lead paint violations tied to four landlords (building owners) who each own and manage between 800 to 2,500 apartments in the city. According to a report in The Real Deal, the four landlords (building owners) paid a combined $500,000 in the settlement, which the city targeted as an …
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10 People Injured in Midtown Pedestrian Accident
Ten people suffered various injuries in a Midtown pedestrian accident after, officials said, a driver plowed a stolen SUV into them near Grand Central Terminal the evening of Aug. 1. According to a WABC news report, the driver Kyle Fernandez, 20, is being held in custody and is facing several charges in connection with the …
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Safety Violations Linked to Construction Site Explosion
Two workers were injured in a construction accident after a gas tank exploded at a 37-story landmark building in Midtown. According to a report in the New York Post, the workers were using a Sawzall cutting tool to open a box storing an acetylene tank on the 34th floor of 550 Madison Avenue when sparks …
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