Legal Rights After a Truck Accident in the Bronx
Getting into a truck collision can turn your life upside down. It often leaves you with injuries, bills to pay, and a lot of questions about what to do next. If this has happened in the Bronx, knowing your legal rights is key to getting back on track. Lever & Ecker bring over three decades […]
Revealing the Top 5 Types of Truck Accidents in the Bronx
In January 2021 alone, there were 113 large vehicle wrecks in the Bronx. This shows how common these incidents are. Our article aims to break down what kinds of truck crashes occur, what usually causes them, and how you can deal with their aftermathโlegally and personally. We’ll help clarify things about insurance claims, finding a […]
Preventing Pedestrian Accidents in the Bronx
Bronx pedestrians face serious hazards while traveling down city sidewalks. Speeding vehicles can jump curbs and hit them or collide with those who are simply crossing the street. Even teens and adults riding scooters or bicycles on sidewalks can cause tragic harm. Although some studies indicate that Brooklyn still reports the most annual pedestrian accidents, […]
Preventing Bronx Construction Site Accidents: A Comprehensive Guide
Key Takeaways Construction worker fatalities in NYC increased for the third year in a row, with 24 deaths in 2022. Common construction site accidents include slip and fall events, electrocutions, vehicle accidents, and collapses. Effective job training should include proper PPE discussion, new equipment coverage, and diverse presentations. Frequent injuries include traumatic brain injuries, burns, […]
Top Causes of Fatal Construction Accidents – And How Companies Can Prevent Them
Given all the daily dangers that construction workers face, many of us forget that those who accept these jobs are often motivated by a desire to support their local family members and those back home. In fact, one New York City government report noted that unlike other major metropolitan areas, immigrants often fill close to […]
Helping Injured Construction Workers Recover and Transition After A Construction Accidents
Our law firm often meets injured construction workers who have suffered bad falls due to unstable scaffolding or faulty ladders. Still others request our help while recovering from serious injuries caused by falling objects on their construction sites. Although some workers do incur catastrophic injuries, many clients experience remarkable recoveries after undergoing surgeries and targeted […]
What can I do after a truck accident in the Bronx?
ย Bronx Truck Accidents Require Constant Vigilance to Remain Safe Although itโs one of New York Cityโs smaller boroughs, the Bronx still sees far too many tragic truck accidents. Delivery trucks, often turning too quickly near intersections, and poorly maintained tractor-trailers cause more than their share of collisions. Just recently, in May of 2022, a young […]
Trench Collapse Accidents Can Cause Many Serious And Fatal Injuries
Workers who dig in trenches are uniquely vulnerable to the safety standards adopted by their employers. Unfortunately, given the serious dangers involved with this work, poorly trained and newer employees are often ordered to dig trenches that should be assigned to more experienced workers. Every year, roughly two dozen workers lose their lives due to […]
Slip and Fall Accidents Often Lead to Traumatic Brain Injuries
After seven New York City construction workers died during the first five months of 2021, aggressive action was taken. The NYC Department of Buildings conducted โZero toleranceโ safety sweeps for 90 days across all five New York City boroughs. Operators of dangerous construction sites were issued nearly 1,500 stop-work orders. These corrective steps were crucial […]
EP2 S05: How To Win $575k in a Construction Accident Lawsuit ?
NYC Construction Accident Lawyers Discuss a Real Construction Accident Case Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi, good afternoon. My name is Arkady Frekhtman and I’m an attorney at the F&A Injury Lawyers here in Brooklyn, New York. Today I wanted to talk about […]