BROOKLYN, NY - A construction platform inside a freight elevator collapsed on Monday morning, injuring three workers. 1010 WINS reports that the accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on June 15. Three elevator mechanics were working on a building under construction at 170 Tillery Street. They were standing on a temporary platform in an elevator
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Happy Thanksgiving
November 23, 2017
Thanksgiving takes place this year on Thursday, November 23. At Oresky & Associates, we like to take a moment to give thanks to our clients, and the community for helping us to achieve another year of success. In order to say thanks to the community this year we are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Dinner at Located in Woodside, Queens. We wish
Hurt in a Car Accident – Seek Compensation, Regardless of Legal Status
May 25, 2017
Hurt in a Car Crash? Let Us Help You Get Compensation Your Legal Status Won't Prohibit You from Filing a Lawsuit You've been hurt in an automobile accident, but you're afraid to seek compensation for your losses because you are not a legal resident of the United States. Don't let your fears about your immigration status keep you from protecting
Joshua Goldblatt, Esq. of the Firm Receives A $1,943,000 Verdict From A Brooklyn Jury
April 4, 2017
Jacob Oresky, Esq. is proud to announce that on April 4, 2017 trial attorney Joshua Goldblatt, Esq. of the firm received a $1,943,000 verdict from a Brooklyn jury in favor of his client, a nursing home worker, that was injured in an ambulance accident while transporting a resident. The client suffered a knee injury with arthroscopic surgery along
Does Worker Negligence Affect a Scaffold Injury Claim in NY?
March 10, 2017
One of the most common causes of injury on a construction site is a fall from a height. That may involve working on roofs, sidewalk bridges, scaffolds or ladders. Because of concerns about the risk of injury to workers on high rise construction projects, the New York legislature enacted Labor Law 240 (the Scaffold Law), which requires an owner or
When Negligent Motor Vehicle Drivers Hit Pedestrians, the Injured Deserve Full Compensation
October 14, 2016
Each year in New York City and throughout the state too many pedestrians are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. These catastrophes can be caused by Driver inattentiveness; Driver speeding, and failure to follow traffic rules and regulations; Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians in a marked crosswalk when
$7.5 Million Dollar Settlement For Scaffold Company Worker
March 8, 2016
A 24-year-old construction laborer that fell 20 feet from a sidewalk bridge obtained a $7.5 Million Dollar Settlement*. Jacob Oresky, Esq. the attorney for the scaffold company worker, represented him in his claims against the owner of the building for failing to provide proper safety equipment. Oresky stated: "New York Law requires building owners
Thanksgiving Wishes from Oresky & Associates, pllc.
November 20, 2015
Thanksgiving is a special holiday where family and friends come together to give thanks for all the blessings they have received during the year. We take a moment from our busy lives to stop and think about all that we are thankful for. Oresky & Associates, pllc. would like to thank all of our clients and friends for their loyalty and
Construction Worker Killed in Midtown Building Demolition
November 4, 2015
In Midtown Manhattan a five-story townhouse undergoing demolition collapsed. The site which is the future home of the Aloft New York Midtown Hotel is owned by industry giant Starwood. At the time of the collapse there were 19 workers inside the building. Unfortunately, only 18 made it out alive. Pedro Bacilio was killed in the collapse and Kairo
Construction Worker from Ecuador Killed in a Construction Accident in NYC
September 30, 2015
As reported by El Diario, Jacob Oresky, Esq., fighting for the rights of a family of a construction worker from Ecuador, that was killed in a construction accident in NYC. Make the right call, (718) 993-9999, and speak with an experienced accident lawyer or contact our office online to schedule a free consultation.
Oresky & Associates, pllc. – Official Sponsor of the Second Annual Peruvian Parade in New York
September 29, 2015
For the second consecutive year, Peruvians residing in Queens, New York enjoyed the Grand National Peruvian Parade that was held on Sunday, June 28th. The parade took place on 37th Avenue between 69th and 86th streets. The Grand National Peruvian Parade was organized by the International Peruvian Festival (IPF), a nonprofit organization that works
Roofer Falls, Bronx Jury Awards Verdict
April 2, 2015
Oresky & Associates, pllc. is proud to announce that Joshua Goldblatt, Esq., won a jury verdict in favor of one our clients today in the amount of $450,000. Our client, a Bronx resident and roofer, was injured when he fell from a one story roof, suffering a broken wrist. The fall was caused by the defendant building owner's failure to provide
Falling Objects at Construction Sites Can be Deadly
December 21, 2014
Seemingly everyday mishaps can turn deadly at a construction site. In November 2014, a worker was killed when he was struck by a tape measure that had been dropped 500 feet above him. If you ever wondered whether all that safety gear and worksite safety regulations made a difference, now you know. In New York, the provisions of the Scaffold Law
Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer
October 30, 2014
Hearing the words "you have breast cancer" is probably a woman's worst nightmare. It's easy to think of worst case scenarios but the fact is the American Cancer Society reports that there are more than 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Early Detection and Diagnosis The key to fighting cancer is early detection and breast
Victims of Scaffolding Accidents Need an Experienced Accident Attorney to Fight for Their Rights
June 23, 2014
Any job that involves scaffolding in the New York City area carries with it great risks. We were reminded of this on June 20, 2014 when, as reported by CBS New York, two construction workers at 57th Street and Lexington Avenue were dangling for life from the twelfth floor of a building. Fortunately, both workers were rescued by an NYPD Emergency
CLIENT ALERT!!!
June 17, 2011
Dear Clients, Many accident victims are being cheated by dishonest schemes designed to cheat accident victims out of millions of dollars! If you have friends or family that have been or may be injured on the job please read this. THE BOSS: After a construction accident or any accident, "THE BOSS" comes by and tells the accident victim to give a
