Some 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
