New York Injury Law Firm News

Brooklyn Construction Accident Proves Fatal
A man died in a New York construction accident after a five-story Brooklyn apartment building collapsed and trapped five workers. According to a news report in the New York Times, workers had just poured concrete at the building in Brighton Beach when the metal frame collapsed under its weight. Firefighters sifted through debris to rescue …
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Tips to Stay Accident and Injury Proof During the Thanksgiving Holiday
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year when most of us get together with family and friends. Unfortunately, the holidays are also a time when we see a number of car accidents in New York City. There are several precautions we can take as drivers to protect ourselves from serious injury, or worse, …
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Spinal Cord Injuries Resulting from Falling Accidents
Spinal cord injuries can be traumatic, forever changing the victim’s life. In some cases, those with a spinal cord injury can make a full recovery after months of rehabilitation and recovery. In others, patients may face paralysis or have a lifetime of pain and hardship to endure. In both cases, the effects of a spinal …
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OSHA Cites New York Recycling Facility after Worker's Death
A Rochester recycling facility was cited by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after a worker died on the job in June. According to a 13WHAM news report, the 35-year-old man was caught in a scrap metal compactor at Metalico Rochester, Inc. The machine unexpectedly turned on while the man …
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Driving Drowsy Can be as Dangerous as Driving under the Influence
A new report shows driving while drowsy may be just as dangerous as driving under the influence. According to CBS News, 96 percent of people say they are against drowsy driving, but about 32 percent say they’ve done it before. Often times, drivers underestimate how being sleepy can affect their driving. Driving while tired can …
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