Deadly Train, SUV Accident Outside NYC Kills 6 People


Posted on February 10, 2015 by

Train on a railroad track next to a city.

Earlier this month, an accident in New York’s Westchester County involving an SUV and commuter train killed six people. During the evening commuting rush hour, a northbound Metro-North Railroad train hit a car stopped on the tracks at Commerce Street in Valhalla, which is about 28 miles north of midtown Manhattan.

The crash happened after the gates at the train crossing came down on top of a SUV stopped on the tracks. A Metro Transit Authority official said, “the driver got out to look at the rear of the vehicle, drove forward and was struck.” The train had been traveling 58 miles per hour when it saw the SUV and applied the emergency brake. The speed limit is 60 miles per hour.

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Construction Worker Killed By Falling Tape Measure


Posted on January 20, 2015 by

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There are about 6.5 million construction workers employed at about 250,000 different worksites across the United States. And every year, thousands of construction workers are injured or killed at these worksites, often as a result of negligence on behalf of the construction site owner, contractor or sub-contractor. Some of the most dangerous hazards at construction sites include scaffolding, excavations, ladders, falling objects, and electrical wiring. Construction sites present precarious situations and even the most innocuous objects can be deadly.

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Brooklyn Landlord Pleaded Guilty To Homicide in Building Fire that Killed Five


Posted on January 12, 2015 by

Front view of an apartment building.

Last year, the landlord of a Brooklyn building pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in connection with a fire. The 2010 fire occurred at an apartment building on 86th Street in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Someone apparently doused a roll of toilet paper in paint thinner and lit the roll. Five immigrants from Guatemala tragically died in the building fire and 16 other individuals suffered injuries.

The severity of the building fire was compounded by the fact that several of the victims in the building were trapped in illegally divided apartments. After the fire subsided, inspectors learned that unauthorized partitions and locked doors had been used to create six separate apartments. These illegal apartments held 9 tenants on the second floor and 10 on the third floor. Fire officials reported that if the building had been up to code then they would have been able to put out the fire in less than an hour. Instead, it took firefighters about three hours to put out the fire and break down illegal partitions.

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New York Construction Worker Crushed By Concrete Wall


Posted on December 17, 2014 by

A construction worker driving a piece of machinery

A concrete wall recently fell on and killed a 47-year-old construction worker who had been working at a construction site at a Long Island home.

According to authorities, the worker and two other men had been installing a staircase in a basement apartment that was under renovation in Huntington Station. The workers had built two retaining walls for an outside entrance. When they were in the process of installing steps for the staircase, one of the retaining walls unexpectedly fell and killed one of the workers. Emergency personnel responding to the scene pronounced the man dead at the construction site. Fortunately, the other construction workers did not suffer any injuries.

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Hit-And-Run Driver In New York Hits Two Cops, Injures Young Woman


Posted on December 11, 2014 by

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No matter how careful one is on the road, there is always the risk that another driver on the road will act negligently or recklessly and cause a car accident. It bears repeating the obvious: cars, especially at high speeds, can cause serious injuries or even death.

For one reason or another, drivers often forget this concept or blatantly disregard the rules of the road. Hit-and-run drivers can be especially dangerous because they have little compassion for those injured in a car accident or little desire to follow the law. A recent hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn highlights this point. Contacting a Brooklyn personal injury attorney can help answer any questions or concerns you might have regarding your case.

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Pedestrian Dies In Crash With Cyclist In Central Park


Posted on November 19, 2014 by

Man biking on a large sidewalk in the city.

Given the number of pedestrians and cyclists on the streets of New York, it comes as a pleasant surprise that more accidents do not occur than are currently reported. Nevertheless, accidents unfortunately do happen, and the results can be catastrophic. Often accidents between pedestrians and cyclists are relatively minor and do not involve any injures. But, sometimes these accidents can have deadly consequences, as evidenced by a recent crash involving a pedestrian and bicyclist in New York City’s Central Park. Contacting a Brooklyn accident attorney can help answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your case.

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Brooklyn Car Crash Critically Injures Two Men, Three Others Injured


Posted on November 6, 2014 by

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An automobile accident and the events following the accident can be a frightening and difficult situation for you and your family members. These accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that can permanently change your life. It is therefore important to have a dedicated auto accident attorney who will be there to protect your rights and to help you through this difficult situation. Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum, an experienced Brooklyn auto accident attorney, will fight for your rights to make sure that you and your family recover damages for injuries suffered in a car accident.

Automobile accidents unfortunately occur far too often, especially in New York City and the surrounding boroughs because of the number of people and cars on the road. Automobile accidents are often caused by another driver’s negligence or reckless conduct, often by speeding or by not paying attention to the road. While you can take certain precautions to minimize the risk of car accidents, you cannot entirely eliminate the dangers posed by other drivers who fail to obey the rules of the road.

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Another New York Construction Accident: Concrete Slab Crushes Worker


Posted on October 22, 2014 by

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Construction accidents account for 19 percent of fatalities in NY.

According to a 2012 report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, construction is one of the deadliest industries for workers. Construction accidents accounted for 19 percent of occupational fatalities in New York. Transportation was the second most deadly sector in New York.

New York construction accidents are far too common and can cause serious injuries.  The New York office of OSHA believes that many construction accidents in New York can be prevented by making work sites safer and by enforcing health and safety regulations.

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MTA Accidents in New York City


Posted on October 16, 2014 by

Side view of a train.

New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates one of the largest public transit systems in the world. The MTA includes a complex network of subways, railways, and buses. Given the vast transit network and millions of riders, every year hundreds of accidents occur and innocent riders are injured. So far, 2014 has been no different.

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5 Immediate Things to do After You Have Been Injured


Posted on September 22, 2014 by

Men grasping his shoulder.

Whether you suffer an injury playing a recreational sport or working on a job, the initial shock of getting hurt is never enjoyable. A rush of emotions runs through your head, not the least of which being the cost of the injury in terms of dollars and lost work or social productivity that is associated with recovery time. Unlike defense in football, the best defense to an injury is prevention. Accordingly, the New York injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum are here to provide you with five quick tips to help get you on the road to recovery immediately after suffering an injury. The tips are known as the P.R.I.C.E injury protocol, and following steps comprise a tried and true method to avoid aggravation.

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