Tragic Myrtle Avenue Crash Exposes Life-Threatening Risks For Brooklyn Construction Workers

A heartbreaking accident on Myrtle Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant starkly illustrates the severe dangers faced by construction workers striving to build and improve our city. On October 29, 2024, 37-year-old Luis Mario Sangurima, a dedicated construction flagger, tragically lost his life when a reckless driver tried to swerve around a box truck. Sangurima, who was helping…

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The Dangers Of Head Injuries For Construction Workers: What You Need To Know

Head injuries are one of the most significant risks construction workers face on job sites across the country. Every year, thousands of construction workers experience traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), highlighting the critical need for proper head protection and strict safety protocols. As construction accident attorneys in New York, we have seen firsthand the profound impact…

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Family Of Innocent Bystander Critically Injured By NYPD Gunfire Demands Immediate Release Of Body Cam Footage

The recent tragic event at a Brooklyn subway station, where an innocent bystander was critically wounded by police gunfire, has ignited pressing concerns about police accountability and transparency. Gregory Delpeche, a 49-year-old hospital worker, was on his way to work at Woodhull Hospital when a bullet fired by NYPD officers struck him in the head.…

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Keeping Our Children Safe: The Push for Stronger Traffic Safety Laws in Queens

As personal injury lawyers representing victims in Queens, we understand the deep, lasting impact reckless drivers have on families and communities. Recently, there has been a growing call for action to protect children from the dangers posed by careless motorists. Last week, Families for Safe Streets, joined by lawmakers, gathered at IS-125 in Woodside to…

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OSHA Targets Repeat Safety Offenders in the Construction Industry

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is ramping up its focus on repeat safety violators, particularly in high-risk industries like construction, which experience alarming rates of fatalities and serious injuries. Doug Parker, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, recently highlighted these priorities during the Safety ’24 conference, organized by…

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