A towering crane situated on a skyscraper burst into flames this morning, leading to a partial collapse in New York City. Injuries were reported for a firefighter and at least four bystanders, according to the authorities. The scene of the incident was a building still under construction, located at the intersection of 10th Avenue and…
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In the twilight hours of 2020, Long Island ex-firefighter, Joseph Norris, became the harbinger of tragedy, steering his life and those around him into a disastrous course. His irresponsible choice to drive under the influence initiated a deadly chain of events, extinguishing the life of Anthony Mariano, a 44-year-old treasured teacher from Queens. The aftershock…
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Earlier this month, a bus collision in Manhattan resulted in multiple injuries, leaving many shocked. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reported that a Topview NYC double-decker tour bus was excessively speeding when it rammed into an MTA bus at the junction of 1st Ave and E. 23rd Street. Eyewitnesses provided vivid accounts of the horrifying…
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As seasoned construction accident attorneys in the heart of New York, we’ve witnessed the crushing aftermath of heat-related injuries among those who labor under the scorching sun on construction sites. We have been moved by the relentless advocacy of the parents of Tim Barber, a promising young construction worker who met an untimely end due…
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At the break of dawn on a typical Thursday, an unanticipated event unfolded at the heart of a Lower East Side affordable housing complex construction site. The time was 9:09 a.m., when a dedicated worker found himself plummeting down an alarming height of 30 feet – a stark equivalent of three lofty stories, in between…
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Imagine this: you’re walking down the street, minding your own business when suddenly, you’re struck by an Uber driver. Your peaceful day transforms into a nightmare, filled with pain, confusion, and uncertainty about your future. Welcome to the unsettling reality many New Yorkers face daily as pedestrian-involved auto accidents become all too common. The aftermath…
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Just another evening in Gramercy, Manhattan, the bustling neighborhood humming with its usual rhythm. Ordinary, until the peace was shattered by an inconceivable tragedy on the city’s lively sidewalk, forever altering the course of multiple lives. In the thick of the urban evening, around 7:30 pm last Sunday, disaster struck. The culprit was 26-year-old Mahbub…
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The streets of New York City hold a hidden menace, an unchecked risk that leaves a trail of shattered lives in its wake: reckless driving. Recent incidents in the city are distressing proof of the devastation wrought by the lethal combination of irresponsible driving and inadequate traffic controls. One chilling example unfolded at the juncture…
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The streets of New York City bear an unsettling reputation for bicycle accidents, a brutal truth underscored by the recent tragic loss of Adam Uster, a cherished member of Transportation Alternatives. As lawyers who specialize in bicycle accidents in this city, we are intimately familiar with the devastating aftershocks such incidents inflict on victims and…
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As a seasoned personal injury lawyer who has spent my career advocating for injured victims, it deeply saddens me to report the surge in cyclist fatalities in New York City during the first quarter of 2023. This troubling statistic is not just a number; it represents lives lost, families torn apart, and a community in…
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