Celebration 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
