BRONX, NEW YORK, NY - Eight people were sent to the hospital after an MTA bus careened off a busy Bronx overpass late Thursday night. According to the New York Post, the accident occurred at about 11:10 p.m. The driver of a Bx35 bus lost control of the vehicle as he was attempting to make a left turn off University Avenue to the George
4 EMTs injured after 2 ambulances collide in Brooklyn
January 12, 2021BROOKLYN, NY - Two ambulances collided in Prospect Lefferts Gardens last Monday night, resulting in injuries to four EMTs, WPIX reports. The crash was occurred within the intersection of Midwood Street and Brooklyn Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. Firefighters say one EMT was transported to a local hospital while three others were treated for
1 child dead, 1 in critical condition after being struck by van in Brooklyn
January 11, 2021BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, NY - One child was killed and another hospitalized after they were struck by a van just seconds after it dropped them off at a yeshiva in Brooklyn last Monday morning. According to the New York Post, the accident occurred at about 9:20 a.m. in front of Yeshiva Ketana of Bensonhurst, within the 2000 block of 67th Street. The
5 Major Crane Collapses & Their Resulting Settlements
January 4, 2021There are few more terrifying events in the construction world than a crane collapsing. Any mishap involving these massive structures often results in significant injury or death. A crane accident lawyer can help victims and surviving family members seek damages for medical treatment, lost union benefits, lost pay, and the pain and suffering
Update: Elevator that killed Manhattan grocery store worker was illegally installed
December 31, 2020MANHATTAN, NY, NY - Authorities have determined that the freight elevator that caused the death of a supermarket employee in Hell’s Kitchen earlier this month had been installed illegally, PIX 11 reports. This story is an update to our recent blog post. The fatal accident occurred on December 15. A 39-year-old employee of the Food Emporium on
Bicyclist killed by MTA bus in Williamsburg
December 28, 2020BROOKLYN, NY, NY - An MTA bus hit and killed a bicyclist in Williamsburg on the night of December 23, the New York Post reports. The bus and the cyclist were both traveling north on Graham Avenue when they collided near its intersection with Metropolitan Avenue shortly after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Few details on the cause of the crash are available
Construction worker killed, another injured when wall collapses at Brooklyn rowhouse
December 28, 2020BROOKLYN, NY - One construction worker died and a second was injured when a wall collapsed at a residential property in Sunset Park. The FDNY received reports of an incident at 454 42nd Street at approximately 1:30 p.m. on December 28, as reported by Gothamist. A ten-foot retention wall in the rowhouse’s backyard collapsed, trapping multiple
6 injured in Brooklyn when firetruck slams into car, building
December 23, 2020BROOKLYN, NY, NY - Six people were injured Sunday when an FDNY firetruck responding to a call in Bath Beach struck a car and then caromed into a children’s clothing store. According to NBC News, the collision occurred in the Gravesend area at about 11:30 p.m. on December 20. A firetruck on its way to a blaze at 8750 Bay Parkway collided with an
Construction worker survives five-story fall in Ithaca
December 18, 2020ITHACA, NY - A construction worker is recovering in the hospital after falling five stories and landing in a dumpster Monday evening. According to WSYR-TV, the incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. at a job site located at 709 West Court Street. The 37-year-old man had unhooked the fall protection he was wearing as he prepared to head home
Common Accident Report Forms for Workplace Injuries
December 17, 2020One of your first actions after any type of workplace injury is to seek medical care. Your next step is to notify your supervisor, union representative, or another authorized individual about your injury, accident, or illness. You will complete one or more common accident report forms for workplace injuries. These work accident report forms are
Employee killed in Manhattan grocery store elevator accident
December 17, 2020NEW YORK, NY - A grocery store worker was killed in an elevator accident in Hell’s Kitchen Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. at the Food Emporium on West 43rd Street, as the 39-year-old woman was loading a small freight elevator at the cellar level of the building, according to WABC. An investigation by the Department of
Blasdell man killed in tractor-trailer accident in Sardinia
December 16, 2020SARTINIA, NY - Troopers with the New York State Police responded to a fatal collision between a Jeep and a semi truck last Friday. WKBW reported that 86-year-old Blasdell resident Nelson H. Drosendahl was traveling on State Route 16 when his Jeep was struck by an oncoming Chevrolet tractor-trailer. Drosendahl was pronounced deceased at the
Six injured, including four firefighters, in fire engine and taxi collision
December 11, 2020BRONX, NEW YORK - Six individuals were reportedly injured after a fire engine was struck by a livery cab early Wednesday morning. According to CBS New York, firefighters from Engine 73 were en route to a fire when their truck was T-boned at the intersection of East 161st Street and Tinton Avenue at around 2:00 a.m. Four firefighters and two
Two injured in construction lift accident in Newport
December 9, 2020NEWPORT, NY - Two construction workers were sent to the hospital after a man lift tipped over at a job site northeast of Utica Friday. The incident occurred at 2799 Newport Road shortly after noon on November 27, as reported by Syracuse.com. Investigators say that four workers were attempting to adjust a set of trusses when a loose truss fell
Man struck, killed by a tractor-trailer in a hit and run collision
November 24, 2020BRONX, NEW YORK, NY – A 71-year-old man died last Thursday afternoon after being struck by a tractor-trailer in a hit-and-run collision in the Bronx. 1010 WINS reports that the accident occurred at the intersection of East 138th Street and Exterior Street, in the borough’s Mott Haven neighborhood, at about 4 p.m. on November 12. Police believe
Food deliveryman killed in collision with Bud Light truck
November 19, 2020QUEENS, NY – A food deliveryman was killed in a collision with a Bud Light truck on Thursday, the New York Daily News reports. The deliveryman was identified as Alfredo Cabrera Licona, a resident of Astoria. Mr. Cabrera Licona was 35 years old and is survived by his wife and two children. According to witness statements, the scooter and the
Pedestrian struck and killed by cement truck in Brooklyn
November 13, 2020NEW YORK, NY– A 34-year-old woman was fatally struck by a cement truck while crossing a notoriously dangerous road in New York on Monday morning. The name of the victim has not been released. The New York Police Department (NYPD) reported the pedestrian was run over on Bushwick Avenue between Troutman and Jefferson streets just after 7:00
Three people critically hurt in New York school bus crash
November 4, 2020NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – An accident on the two-lane of Route 207 resulted in injuries to three people, including one child. ABC News reports that a school bus collided with a work truck Wednesday morning in New Windsor, sixty-six miles northeast of New York City. The bus was from Little Britain Elementary School. The crash happened less than five
Workplace accident kills former firefighter in Berne
October 27, 2020BERNE, NY – A man was killed last Wednesday when he became trapped under a dump truck at the Town of Berne Solid Waste Transfer Station. ABC 10 reports that the man has been identified as Peter Becker, a former Berne Fire District Chief. Police officers and emergency responders arrived at the scene at about 8:45 a.m. on October 21. They freed
Injured In A Bus Accident? You Should Know Your Rights
October 22, 2020If you have been injured in a bus accident, you should know your rights. You have the right to pursue a legal case against liable parties to recover compensation for your damages. For over 30 years, Oresky & Associates, pllc has been helping people hurt in bus accidents in and around New York City recover compensation for medical bills,
Construction worker injured at Coney Island job site
October 21, 2020BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, NY – A construction worker was injured Monday morning when he fell into a hole at a job site in Coney Island. PIX 11 reports that the accident happened near the intersection of W. 5th Street and Neptune Avenue, just north of Brighton Beach. Firefighters were on the scene by 11:30 a.m. Few details regarding the accident or
The Most Common Back Injuries You May Suffer In a Car Crash
October 16, 2020A car accident can cause lower back injury, mid-back injury, upper back injury, neck injury, or spinal cord injury. Some of the common back injuries that people suffer in car accidents include whiplash, herniated discs, and spinal cord injuries. Many back injury patients experience severe and long-lasting symptoms that affect their life and
Firefighters rescue window washers trapped on side of Financial District skyscraper
October 6, 2020MANHATTAN, NY – Firefighters rescued a pair of window washers from a Financial District skyscraper after the suspended scaffold they were standing on broke and left them dangling halfway up the 34-story building. People reports that the New York City Fire Department was tipped off to an incident developing at 250 Vesey Street at approximately
10 Tips to Prevent Accidents at Work
October 5, 2020One severe workplace accident can cause catastrophic injuries, or even death. Along with the anxiety and fear that a workplace accident brings, it can also cause: Substantial Medical Bills The Loss Of Productivity Of Affected Workers Workers’ Compensation Paperwork Possible Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA)
Important Steps to Take After a Construction Accident
October 1, 2020Construction is one of the most dangerous and hazardous jobs, and a simple act of negligence can easily cause an accident resulting in serious injury or even death. The most common causes of injuries and fatalities on a construction site include falls, being struck by an object, electrocution, and being caught in or in between objects. According
