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New York Construction Sites Pose Dangers From Above


Posted on April 23, 2015 by

Construction sites can Building with construction being done to it. pose significant dangers for construction workers, especially when adequate safety precautions are not taken. There is, however, another group that also faces dangers from construction sites: pedestrians. A recent online article in the Wall Street Journal looked into the dangers that pedestrians throughout New York City face from construction sites.

According to the article, at least once a month, a pedestrian walking the streets of New York City is injured by something at a construction site. The culprit? New York City pedestrians are injured by a variety of different objects that fall from a construction site or that are improperly maintained. Examples include falling bricks or tools, windblown fences, and collapsing sidewalks. Continue reading →

Luxury Condominium One57 Stop-Work Issued


Posted on March 24, 2015 by

Front view of an apartment building.

For the third time in less than a year, a glass panel has fallen from the One57 Luxury Condominium building, hitting two parked cars. This piece was reportedly the size of a kitchen table. It fell from the 22nd floor of the 90 story luxury building. It resulted in a partial stop work which was ordered by the City and remained in place until the developer could demonstrate that removal of the temporary plexiglass installations would not cause further danger.

No reports of injuries or deaths have resulted from any of the falling plexiglass incidents. After three occurrences in a year though, it is only a matter of time. That’s why the stop work order was put in place.

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Driver Who killed CBS Journalist Had “Dead” Arm and Multiple License Suspensions


Posted on February 19, 2015 by

Hand on steering wheel of a car.

Recently, CBS News correspondent Bob Simon died in a car accident in New York City. Simon had been the passenger in a for-hire Lincoln Town Car on New York’s West Side Highway. According to officials, the driver of the car lost control and hit a Mercedes-Benz stopped at a red light. The car then struck metal barriers that divide the highway’s northbound and southbound lanes.

Emergency officials found Simon unconscious in the back and transported him the hospital. The car had been crushed, and Simon had broken legs and a crushed chest. Simon suffered cardiac arrest at the hospital, and officials pronounced Simon dead thereafter. New York City medical examiners reported that Simon died from blunt-force injuries to his head, torso and extremities.

The driver of the car suffered two broken legs and a broken arm. Emergency personnel transported the driver to the hospital, where he was treated. The driver reported that he “blacked out” before the crash and does not remember what happened.

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Construction Worker Killed By Falling Tape Measure


Posted on January 20, 2015 by

Construction worker holding a blue hard hat.

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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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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Brooklyn Car Accident

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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Brooklyn Passenger Killed by Drunk Driver


Posted on September 8, 2014 by

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Accidents caused by drunk drivers

According to the New York Daily News, a passenger in a car was killed early in the morning on August 17th when a drunk driver slammed into the car she was riding in near Crown Heights. As the Altima the passenger was riding in attempted to make a left turn, the driver of a Chevrolet Camaro slammed into the Altima, tearing off its back portion and sending it careening into parked cars. Although the victim was transferred to Kings County Hospital, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. Both drivers were arrested and charged with drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter.

The sad story discussed above unfortunately is all too common on New York City roads, especially late at night. When individuals choose to operate vehicles while intoxicated, they are taking an extreme risk of injuring themselves, their passengers, or the occupants of other vehicles. Such behavior is not only criminal in nature, it is morally reprehensible and can subject the guilty to substantial civil liability should the families of the victims choose to file a lawsuit. If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, do not hesitate to contact an auto accident lawyer in Brooklyn at the Law Offices of Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum for a free evaluation of your case.

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