New York is blessed with one of the world’s great skylines. But that skyline has come with a price paid in blood and tears: the blood of those hurt and killed in construction accidents and the tears of those who mourn the fallen. Take, for example, an elderly father who recently wept on the stand
New Yorkers may not want to admit it, but the following has happened to us all. We are walking along, looking at our phone or chatting with a friend when — thud — we find ourselves sprawled on the ground. In the best scenarios, we feel a bit embarrassed and then stand up, brush ourselves
More so than many other places, New York drivers have to deal with far more than just other cars; they also have to worry about the many pedestrians and bicyclists that are ubiquitous in New York. Most drivers negotiate these challenges safely, but it only takes one mistake. Those mistakes add up, according to data
Many New Yorkers take cars for granted. People get in a car and go on their way, seldom thinking for a moment that they won’t reach their destination safely. But travelling by car is among the most dangerous things a person does during a normal day. All it takes is one slip up. When that
Now sitting on Ground Zero in New York is the World Trade Center. The transformation from a scene of horror to one of hope symbolizes New York’s resilience. However, the rebirth came with a cost. The rebirth was fraught with blood and injuries that went unreported, according to a Daily News investigation. If the investigation’s
New Yorkers take pride in their work. Day in and day out, they go to work and get the job done. But sometimes bad things happen; sometimes workers get hurt from on-the-job injuries. Sometimes the injury is minor, other times fatal. In fact, fatalities happen more than most people might think. In 2013, for instance,
Construction work in New York is a thriving industry that provides jobs and a valuable service to the city. These workers take pride in their craft, work hard and face the risks of a somewhat dangerous job without complaint. Given the nature of the work, there is a constant possibility for construction injuries from large
The streets of New York can be dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. Car accidents can happen at any time and cause injuries and fatalities. These accidents can happen for a multitude of reasons from recklessness, negligence, a driver operating a vehicle under the influence or simply due to bad luck. Those who are hurt or
There are certain jobs in New York that lend themselves to risk and the possibility of work-related injuries. Even jobs that are not considered physically and mentally stressful and dangerous can cause on-the-job injuries. Because of that, it’s important to know what to do when injured at work and in need of workers’ compensation benefits.
Over the last several years, the number of construction site accidents has been on the rise. This is due to more projects being started in New York, as well as owners and contractors failing to make sure proper safety measures are being taken. The attorneys of Morgan Levine Dolan have successfully won millions of dollars
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