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Sep

What Should You Do to Avoid Caught-In or Caught-Between Accidents While Working in a Trench?

Trench work is one of the most dangerous tasks on a construction site. Every year, workers are seriously injured or even killed by cave-ins, equipment rollovers, or collapsing trench walls. One of the most common and deadly hazards is what OSHA classifies as "caught-in or caught...

Sep

Which Factors Cause Most Accidents on Scaffolds?

Scaffolding is an essential part of nearly every construction project in New York City, from skyscrapers to sidewalk sheds. But scaffolds also present one of the most dangerous working environments on a job site. According to OSHA, scaffold-related accidents account for a signifi...

Sep

Zhi Alan Cheng’s Sexual Assault Plea Deal: What Victims and the Public Need to Know

In one of New York City's most disturbing medical abuse cases in recent memory, former Queens doctor Zhi Alan Cheng was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting eight women. While the case has officially reached its conclusion in criminal...

Jun

Has Your Construction Accident Case Been Dropped By Your Attorney?

What Can I Do if My Lawyer Suddenly Abandoned My Case? If you have recently found yourself abandoned by your construction accident attorney, suddenly blindsided by having your case dropped, call The Law Offices Of Michael S. Lamonsoff. Michael will explain to you why your ca...

Jun

What Happens If You're Injured on a Non-Permitted Construction Site?

Construction sites in New York must comply with strict regulations to ensure worker and public safety. One of the most fundamental requirements is obtaining the necessary construction permits. Based on this, some contractors and property owners cut corners by operating without pe...

Jun

Slip and Fall Settlements Without Surgery

Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of personal injury claims in New York. While some cases result in severe injuries requiring surgery, many victims sustain injuries that do not necessitate surgical intervention. Stemming from this, even non-surgical injurie...

Jun

Retaliation After a Construction Injury: What Undocumented Workers Should Know

New York labor laws provide strong protections for all construction workers, regardless of immigration status. Under state and federal law, employers cannot retaliate against workers for reporting a workplace injury or filing a workers' compensation claim. This means that undocum...

Jun

Can I Sue If I Was Injured While Working Off the Clock on a Construction Site?

Construction sites in New York are among the most dangerous workplaces, with workers facing risks of falls, electrocution, equipment malfunctions, and other hazards. When a construction worker is injured on the job, they typically seek compensation through workers’ compensation b...

Jun

Average Settlement for Car Accident

Car accidents in New York can lead to significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens. When victims suffer injuries, they usually face medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering. Compensation through a personal injury claim is meant to addre...

Jun

Tragedy Over the Hudson: A Devastating Helicopter Crash Leaves Six Dead

On April 10, 2025, a New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart midair and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River. This heart-wrenching incident claimed the lives of six people, including the pilot and a family of Spanish tourists, shocking New York and beyond. Among the...

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