New York Injury Law Firm News

Compensation for Ironworkers and Steelworkers Injured in Construction Accidents
Ironworkers and steelworkers operating in New York City’s construction sites have not just one of the most demanding and labor-intensive jobs there, but one of the most hazardous as well. These workers include construction laborers who install, repair or maintain supports for a variety of structures from skyscrapers to bridges. This means ironworkers and steelworkers …
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Child Lead Poisoning Cases: What You Need to Know
Lead is a toxic metal, which when ingested has the potential to cause serious health problems, especially for young children. In August New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that requires lead exposure screening during routine medical visits for children who are 6 months old to 6 years old. Lead poisoning may …
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Tow Truck Operator Killed in Queens DUI Crash
Carlos Santiago, a Queens tow truck driver, was struck and killed on the Long Island Expressway early morning on Oct. 8 in a crash involving two moving vehicles and a stalled car that he was trying to hitch to the back of his rig. According to a report in the New York Daily News, the …
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New York City Stairway Accidents: Causes, Injuries and Compensation
When you slip or trip on a sidewalk, walkway or supermarket aisle, the potential for a serious injury is high. However, the danger of a catastrophic injury or fatality increases considerably when it comes to stairway accidents. Tripping or slipping and falling down a flight of stairs can leave you with serious or catastrophic injuries …
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NYC Sanitation Worker Charged in Pedestrian Accident
A 34-year-old city sanitation worker who hit and seriously injured an 81-year-old woman with his truck as she crossed a Brooklyn street, has been arrested and charged with failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian, the New York Daily News reported. According to the report, the truck driver was making his rounds …
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