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Beware of the “Fatal Four” Accidents In Construction
Worksites across New York City have experienced a steady and tragic uptick in fatal construction accidents this year. In April, three construction workers died in a seven-day span only a few weeks into the Spring building season. Three additional construction fatalities followed between the months of May and August. ... (Keep Reading)
Dead Man Walking: Why You Shouldn’t Text and pedestrian accidentsWalk
Cellphones and headphones are becoming a deadly threat to the safety of New York City pedestrians. Between texting, live-streaming, listening to music, or scrolling through social media, pedestrians have hundreds of distractions at their fingertips. Fatal pedestrian accidents in the United States are higher than they’ve... (Keep Reading)
Construction Workers Are At Increased Risks For T.B.I.
ladders, and scaffolding Traumatic Brain Injury (T.B.I.) is one of the leading causes of death in the construction industry. According to a study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (N.I.O.S.H.), 2,210 construction workers died from a T.B.I. between 2003 to 2010. These fatalities... (Keep Reading)
Pazer Epstein Jaffe Fein & Gozenput, P.C. Have 4 Partners Honored by Super Lawyer
Our team at Pazer Epstein Jaffe Fein & Gozenput, P.C. P.C. is thrilled to announce that all four partners of the firm have been recognized as 2019 Super Lawyers. Partners Mark Jay Epstein, Michael Jaffe, and Matthew Fein have been named 2019 New York Metro... (Keep Reading)
Why We Celebrate Labor Day
Labor Day is more than just barbecues, parades, and pool parties. Aside from marking the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is an annual celebration of American laborers and their countless achievements throughout the past few centuries. Without these hardworking individuals who helped build and... (Keep Reading)
New NY Boating Law: What Operators Need To Know To Prevent Accidents
boating accidents Governor Andrew Cuomo passed a new boating law this week that is looking to keep New Yorkers safer on the water. According to the Daily News, the legislation known as Brianna’s Law aims to place stricter training regulations on motor boat operators to... (Keep Reading)
NYC Twins Die In Hot Car: This Is Why It Keeps Happening
A family in the Bronx experienced a horrific tragedy this weekend when their one-year-old twins died after being left in a hot car. According to The New York Times, the twins were forgotten in their father’s vehicle on Friday morning after he mistakenly thought he... (Keep Reading)
Are You Prepared For the Next NYC Power Outage?
Con Edison workers are frantically trying to correct the electrical issue that led to the Manhattan Blackout on Saturday ahead of this weekend’s heatwave. According to Insurance Journal, the five hour blackout sparked mass chaos throughout the city, leaving nearly 73,000 people in the dark.... (Keep Reading)
NYC Bicycle Fatalities Are On The Rise
Another New York City cyclist was killed this week after being hit by a cement truck in Brooklyn. According to News12, the 28-year-old cyclist was traveling down Bushwick Avenue and Boerum Street. A video shows the cyclist attempted to swerve away from the cement truck... (Keep Reading)
Parents: Say ‘No’ To Underage Drinking
It's graduation season and summer weekends will be jam-packed with celebrations to honor high school grads. As parents begin to plan for graduation parties, chances are they are purchasing alcohol for the event. While some parents will label coolers containing alcohol 'adults only,' other parties... (Keep Reading)
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