A critical safety mandate is here—and noncompliance isn’t an option. In January 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) started enforcing a new rule requiring all construction employers to provide properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) to every worker. This long-overdue update brings the construction industry in line with standards already applied to general…
The latest Deadly Skyline report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) exposes a horrifying reality: construction worker fatalities are surging in New York City and across the state. In 2023, the death toll climbed yet again, proving that current safety regulations are failing and that greedy, negligent employers continue to…
Dump trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on New York City streets. Their massive size, limited visibility, and often reckless operation create a deadly threat to pedestrians and cyclists. When careless drivers get behind the wheel of these behemoths, the results are often catastrophic. A recent fatal hit-and-run in Williamsburg is yet another…
As Bronx personal injury lawyers, we have witnessed many heartbreaking cases of negligence and recklessness. But few are as horrifying as the tragedy that unfolded at Divino Niño day care—a facility that should have been a sanctuary for infants but instead served as a front for a deadly narcotics operation. What was meant to be…
As car accident lawyers in New York City, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation that traffic collisions can bring. But recent changes on Third Avenue tell a different story—one of hope, progress, and proof that smart urban planning saves lives. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has released compelling new data: since the installation…
Recent fires at the Bryant Park Winter Village and Herald Square holiday market have exposed shocking safety failures that put lives, businesses, and entire communities at risk. These festive attractions, meant to bring holiday cheer, instead became scenes of chaos and destruction. According to the FDNY, dangerous electrical wiring, illegal propane tanks, and makeshift commercial…
If you’ve been injured in an accident in New York City, one of the biggest concerns on your mind is how much compensation you can receive for your personal injury claim. The truth is, the amount you can recover depends on multiple factors, and insurance companies will do everything in their power to pay you…
The recent hit-and-run in the Bronx is a chilling reminder of the dangers pedestrians face every day. According to the New York Post, a 22-year-old man was struck by a black SUV at the intersection of E 228th Street and Laconia Avenue. The driver, rather than stopping to help, sped away, leaving the victim with…
Another senseless and avoidable tragedy rocked Queens last week. 29-year-old Kevin Thoral was killed just steps from his home last week—struck and left for dead by a box truck driver making a reckless left turn at the intersection of 212th St. and Hillside Ave. Despite remaining at the scene, the 51-year-old driver has faced no…
A 65-year-old woman lost her life Monday morning after being struck by a flatbed truck at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street in the Bronx. The heartbreaking tragedy, occurring just moments after she visited a local bodega, underscores the ever-present dangers pedestrians face on New York City’s bustling streets, particularly in areas…
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