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…
Details
Marco Gallardo Tirado, a 59-year-old retired home health aide from Brooklyn, tragically lost his life when he was struck by a box truck while on his way to a doctor’s appointment in Bushwick. The incident occurred on DeKalb Avenue near Wyckoff Avenue at approximately 9:35 a.m. on a Friday morning. Despite being rushed to Wyckoff…
Details
Tragedy struck earlier this week as a New Jersey Transit train operator lost their life when a River Line train collided with a fallen tree on the tracks in Mansfield Township, Burlington County. The train was traveling south from Trenton when the accident occurred, just north of Roebling Station, shortly after 6 a.m. The incident…
Details
Being hit by a car as a pedestrian can be a terrifying experience, and in a busy city like New York, it’s unfortunately not uncommon. Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable in accidents, often suffering severe injuries that can lead to long-term consequences. If you or a loved one has been hit by a car as a…
Details
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…
Details
Slip and fall accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, turning an ordinary day into a life-changing experience. Whether it occurs at a store, on a wet sidewalk, or at your workplace, the impact can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. One of the first questions many people ask after such an incident is,…
Details
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.…
Details
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…
Details
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…
Details
Labor Day weekend brought a devastating series of fatal crashes across New York City, claiming six lives. These tragedies serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing concerns about road safety and the need for all road users to remain vigilant. A Weekend of Loss The first incident occurred on Thursday, August 29, when 55-year-old…
Details
Click To Call