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Mark Epstein quoted in Newsday on LIRR Disruptions
Our partner Mark Epstein quoted in Newsday about the frequent Long Island Rail Road disruptions that have been plaguing commuters — including three over four days last week.
Make construction work less dangerous
Construction work is dangerous activity. To make it less dangerous the law in New York requires that owners and contractors provide appropriate safety devices to prevent gravity-related accidents like falls from ladders or scaffolds, or objects falling on workers. Unfortunately, on many jobs in which... (Keep Reading)
The Labor Law of the State of New York
The Labor Law of the State of New York attempts to ensure worker safety by putting the responsibility for safety on owners and contractors who control the work site. The law states: "All contractors and owners and their agents... in the erection, demolition, repairing, altering,... (Keep Reading)
TBI linked to attention deficit hyperactive disorder
Accident victims suffering from traumatic brain disorder may face a number of physical and health problems throughout their lifetimes. Researchers, in addition to finding new methods to treat traumatic brain disorder, are also learning about new afflictions caused by this condition. A new study published... (Keep Reading)
Bus driver cited in Queens crash
Transit accidents involve numerous factors such as negligent motorists, defective equipment, property damage and illegal driving. A recent accident in Queens may involve all of these issues. A bus owned by Resorts World Casino slammed into a three-story building on Woodhaven Boulevard while trying to... (Keep Reading)
What happens after the death of a loved one?
Coping with the death of an immediate family member involves indescribable emotions of loss. While not as obvious, these deaths also leave family facing practical but serious issues concerning the loss of financial support needed to pay for housing, education, medical expenses and other lifestyle... (Keep Reading)
Federal government announces transit safety plan
The Federal Transit Administration found that recent mass transit accidents, particularly those investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, have uncovered deficiencies in the safety performance of critical systems, equipment, procedures, management systems and oversight. While the performance of this industry remains strong, however, new... (Keep Reading)
Can damages be awarded for pre-death terror?
Wrongful death actions in New York provide for specified damages to family members who suffer the loss of a loved one as a result of another person's negligence. These damages generally include fair and just compensation for pecuniary or financial injuries such as loss of... (Keep Reading)
Brain injuries require prompt action
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has designated traumatic brain injury as a serious public health problem in this country accounting for 30 percent of all injury deaths. Falls were the major blame for TBI and being hit by a blunt object was... (Keep Reading)
What laws govern injured construction workers?
Building occupants and guests are not the only negligence victims entitled to institute a premises liability lawsuit in New York. Under the state's Labor Law, contractors and building owners must assure that safety devices are installed or used to protect workers against the harm that... (Keep Reading)
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