It is important to know that undocumented workers have a right to recover workers’ compensation and to file third-party lawsuits if they are injured at work. Immigration status does not affect your ability to recover compensation for your injuries. Undocumented Workers Are Often Handling Dangerous Jobs For an undocumented worker, employment
Rights of Roofers Injured In Fall Accidents
January 24, 2020If you or a loved one has been injured in a roofing accident, you need an experienced attorney by your side to help you through the difficult legal system ahead. New York Labor Law 240(1) protects those working on a roof who suffer a fall due to a failure to have proper protection. Contractors, employers and commercial owners are responsible to
Celebration of International Migrant Day Sponsored by Oresky & Associates
December 19, 2019Celebration of Ecuadorian culture held in Corona, Queens, to mark International Migrant Day and the Holiday Season On Saturday, December 14th, the Consulate General of Ecuador in New York hosted a celebration of Ecuadorian culture at Public School 19 in Corona, Queens, to mark United Nations International Migrants Day, which falls on December
John Nonnenmacher, Happy Thanksgiving to Hard Working People!
December 8, 2019
In an expression of gratitude to our city’s construction workers for their hard work, attorney John Nonnemacher of Oresky & Associates, visited a number of sites in the Bronx where workers gathered, to give out turkey sandwiches in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. John was joined by members of the Oresky team who volunteered to help. The
Common Workplace Injuries, What a Worker Needs to Know
November 24, 2019Common Workplace Injuries, What a Worker Needs to Know New York City is alive with construction. Construction sites are popping up all over the Bronx and Queens. Construction workers are hard working men and women — they have built our homes, office buildings, our cities, and our country. Unfortunately, they are also some of the most
Work Injury Deaths by State Interactive Graphic
November 17, 2019
Unfortunately, deaths on worksites are a common occurrence across the country however some states have more deaths on job sites than others. We used data from OSHA and the US Department of Labor to figure out what states had the most deaths on job sites from the most recent available data. Construction sites are dangerous places, not only for
Brooklyn Construction Accident Verdict For Drywall Worker from Ecuador $4.8 Million
April 26, 2019Some of the most serious work accidents are construction related. Oresky & Associates, pllc has extensive experience with construction site accident lawsuits. Our firm was recently successful in obtaining a $4.8 million verdict for an undocumented drywall worker from Ecuador who suffered serious injuries when scaffolding he was working on
Electrician Falls From Roof during New York Construction, Accident Lawyers Settles for $6 Million
April 16, 2019Falls are one of the most frequently occurring types of construction accidents. Fortunately for the people who work in these dangerous areas, New York’s Labor Laws provides strong protections for workers—and to protect their rights after a job-site injury. $6 Million Dollar New York Construction Accident Settlement A Brooklyn electrician
NYC Resident Killed In Crosswalk Car Accident
April 4, 2019New York City Resident Killed In Pedestrian Crosswalk Car Accident $4.5 Million Wrongful Death Settlement by Lawyers During TrialWhen an 81-year-old woman left her home on September 18, 2014, she embarked on a journey for which she could never have prepared. The woman was walking to her bus stop, where she planned to catch a bus that would
Brain Injuries from Car Accidents & No-Fault Insurance: How Can a Lawyer Help
March 13, 2019
What You Need to Know About Brain Injuries from Car Accidents and How Your Car Accident Lawyer Can Help You With No-Fault Insurance To Pay Your Medical Bills If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury in a New York auto accident, your no-fault coverage will pay for your medical care. Traumatic brain injuries may require surgery,
New Report Identifies 12 Most Dangerous NYC Spots for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
August 21, 2018
A recent report compiled by Localize.city highlights how dangerous some spots can be for bicyclists and pedestrians in New York City. Particularly dangerous areas, according to the report, are the intersections near bridges and areas that pass under elevated tracks. These areas are often narrow, yet need to handle heavy traffic that includes:
Driver Who Struck Pedestrians and Fled Scene in Brooklyn Charged
July 30, 2018
A 27-year-old man who put three people in the hospital after a July 21 pedestrian accident in Brooklyn is now facing charges. The victims suffered injuries after the 27-year-old allegedly struck them while driving a minivan in reverse. The injured victims were standing on the corner of 11th Avenue and 56th Street when the accident occurred. The
Top 10 Common Workplace Injuries
July 30, 2018
Virtually any type of injury can occur in the workplace or while performing your job. However, certain injuries are more common than others. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following are the top 10 most common workplace injuries: Sprains and strains led the most common workplace injury list by a wide margin, accounting for
New York’s leaders in the Law 2018
July 26, 2018
1 Killed in Accident on George Washington Bridge
July 17, 2018
There were massive traffic backups on the George Washington Bridge because of a seven-vehicle crash that happened around 8 pm on July 8 on the inbound upper-level of the bridge. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Fire Department came to the scene. Officials closed several lanes of the bridge, but the entire inbound
Car Accident, Kills 17-Year-Old Pedestrian in Queens
July 2, 2018
An 88-year-old woman is facing charges after she allegedly caused a fatal accident with a 17-year-old pedestrian on Monday, June 25. The incident occurred as the 17-year-old female pedestrian attempted to cross the intersection in Whitestone at 10:30 a.m. According to authorities, the 88-year-old driver ran a red light as the pedestrian attempted
Livery Driver Arrested After Pedestrian Accident
June 20, 2018
A livery cab driver was arrested in the Bronx on June 14 after striking a pedestrian. The accident occurred when the 39-year-old victim attempted to cross East 149th Street and River Avenue in Melrose at around 2:30 a.m. The pedestrian was rushed to the emergency room after the accident. Reports indicate that the 39-year-old was in critical
Teenager Hurt in Hit and Run Car Accident
June 18, 2018
A Queens teenager suffered injuries after being hit by a driver who fled the scene on foot. Authorities are looking for the driver and others who were in the car. Witnesses of the June 5 pedestrian hit-and-run accident saw the SUV, which police say was stolen, speeding in the wrong direction down the one-way street before hitting the teen and then
5 Things to Do If You’re in a Car Accident
June 14, 2018
We hope you never are injured in a car accident. However, statistics show that people are involved in at least two motor vehicle accidents during their lifetime. If, or when, this happens to you, you should be prepared. Here is our advice on the top 5 things to do if you are involved or injured in an auto accident: Seek Medical Attention.
Bronx Security Guard Killed by Falling Glass at Construction Site
June 8, 2018
A Bronx security guard died after a piece of glass tipped over and fell on him at his workplace in Midtown, Manhattan on May 26, reports News 12 in the Bronx. The New York Fire Department responded to a call for a construction-related accident at 10:30 a.m. Harry Ramnauth was rushed to Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital after an 8-foot by 14-foot
Three Injured in Scaffold Collapse in Brooklyn
May 2, 2018
A huge chunk of the scaffolding around a building in Brooklyn fell to the ground last month, causing injury to two pedestrians and a construction worker. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 14, near the Borough Hall subway station near Joralemon and Court Street. According to a witness, who operates a food truck across the street from the
National Safety Council Declares April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 18, 2018
Council Addresses Common Cause of Injury and Death on Roadways We live in an age of distraction…there are countless ways that our attention can be drawn away from the task at hand. It's almost never of benefit to us, but it can be deadly when we're behind the wheel. Consider some of the statistics: More than four out of ten people confess that
JOHN J. NONNENMACHER WINS $6.5+ MILLION DOLLAR VERDICT FOR UNDOCUMENTED WORKER INJURED IN SCAFFOLD ACCIDENT
April 16, 2018
On January 16, 2015 the plaintiff, a 29 year old undocumented construction worker was injured at a construction site when the scaffold he was working on collapsed. At the time of this construction accident, the plaintiff was performing taping work to the ceiling on the third floor of the building. His employer had provided him with a flimsy
Oresky & Associates Gets $2.5 Million Family of Construction Worker
March 7, 2018
Experienced New York City Construction Accident Attorneys Obtain Settlement in Excavation Accident Claim The law offices of Oresky & Associates, pllc secured a $2,500,000 settlement for the family of a 22-year-old New York City construction worker who was killed on a jobsite when a trench collapsed on him. Oresky & Associates brought a
New York City Construction Worker’s Eye Injury Lawsuit Results in $1.5 Million Settlement
March 5, 2018
Oresky & Associates, pllc., construction accident lawyers, representing accident victims for over 25 years. Call us for a free consultation at 718-993-9999. New York law says that you, as a construction worker, are entitled to a safe workplace. The project's general contractor and the site's owner have a legal duty to provide construction
