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Falling Objects on Construction Sites Can Cause Serious Injury or Death

21 Mar 2019

Construction projects typically involve a number of parties, including the employer, contractor, subcontractor, and the construction workers...

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Construction Accidents

Labor Law 240

14 Mar 2019

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, an estimated 2.3 million construction workers – 65 percent of those in the construction industry – work on scaffolds...

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Construction Accidents

Construction Worker Deaths on the Rise

7 Mar 2019

Despite significant regulation, the construction industry continues to see too many serious accidents that result in catastrophic injuries and even death...

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Construction Accidents

Safety Tips for NYC Construction Workers

28 Feb 2019

Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in New York City. Every day, workers encounter significant risks like working from heights, power tools, dangerous and toxic materials, heavy machinery, and falling objects...

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Construction Accidents

How Alcohol & Drug Abuse Affect Construction Site Safety

20 Feb 2019

Construction sites are dangerous under even the best circumstances. According to statistics, the construction industry accounts for about 18% of all workplace fatalities...

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Construction Accidents

New Law Mandates 40 Hours of Safety Training

13 Feb 2019

In May 2018, the City Council adopted a bill that will require 40 hours of training for those who work in construction. The bill immediately proved to be controversial, which is not surprising. Any regulation of the construction industry usually receives pushback, especially from the...

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Construction Accidents

Construction Worker Killed in a Forklift Accident in Queens

6 Feb 2019

Construction job sites are full of heavy machinery, which can be very dangerous to those who need to operate it, as well as to bystanders. A construction accident in Queens last year is the latest reminder of the danger posed by heavy equipment like forklifts...

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Construction Accidents

First Steps after a Ladder Fall While on the Job New York City

28 Jan 2019

According to federal government statistics, in 2011 falls at work resulted in 113 deaths and around 15,000 injuries serious enough to cause a person to miss at least one day from work. If you’ve been injured in a fall from a ladder, you’re likely experiencing considerable pain and stress...

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Construction Accidents

Choosing the Right Bronx Personal Injury Attorney

22 Jan 2019

If you have been injured in a preventable accident and are trying to find a personal injury lawyer in New York to represent you, there’s a good chance you’re overwhelmed...

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Personal Injury

New York City Construction Accident Report: September 20, 2018

Thomas Moverman

If you only look around New York City you can see that there is always construction going on. The construction industry is booming in NYC...

Construction Accidents

New York City Construction Accident Report: August 22, 2018

Thomas Moverman

If you only look around New York City you can see that there is always construction going on. The construction industry is booming in NYC...

Construction Accidents

brooklyn bridge and manhattan skyline

New York City Construction Accident Report – July 26, 2018

Thomas Moverman

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in New York City, with dozens of fatal accidents and countless other injuries happening each year. Although...

Construction Accidents

construction workers in garage

New York Construction Accident Report: June 26, 2018

Thomas Moverman

New York City is always growing, with a variety of construction projects underway at any given moment. This is one of the busiest construction industries...

Construction Accidents

construction workers on site

New York City Construction Accident & News Report: May 25, 2018

Thomas Moverman

New York City is one of the busiest real estate markets in the world and continues to grow each day. With thousands of New Yorkers...

Construction Accidents

section of scaffolding

New York City Construction Accident Report: April 18, 2018

Thomas Moverman

Preventable construction accidents continue to be a major problem in New York and throughout the country. Even as authorities try to improve safety regulations, too...

Construction Accidents

cranes at construction site

New York City Construction Accident Report: March 14, 2018

Even though the construction industry has come under fire in recent years for frequent safety violations, this profession continues to be one of New York...

Construction Accidents

construction workers building subway

New York City Construction Accident Report: February 28, 2018

Even though activists and oversight groups have been trying to tackle the problem, preventable construction accidents continue to be a serious issue plaguing New York...

Construction Accidents

Abogado Charles Wisell Noticias

Abogado Charles Wisell Represente a los Derechos de Mujer Herida en Queens, Nueva York

Thomas Moverman

1 de Febrero de 2018 – Una mujer que sufrió heridas graves tras un accidente tragico ha finalmente encontrado a la representactión legal por su...

Personal Injury

construction workers from heights

Report Claims New York State Construction Fatalities Highest Since 2002

Thomas Moverman

According to a report by a union-backed group called the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, there were more construction deaths in the...

Construction Accidents

construction crane in nyc

New York Construction Accident Roundup Report: January 24, 2018

Thomas Moverman

For the past several years, preventable construction accidents, injuries, and deaths have become a serious problem in New York City and throughout the country. Unions...

Construction Accidents

baseball player sliding into base

Do Athletes Ever Have Grounds For Lawsuits After Sports Injuries?

Thomas Moverman

Anyone who plays or watches sports understands that injuries are part of the game. Contact sports like football and hockey involve extremely athletic and powerful...

Personal Injury

virus under microscope

Can You Sue A Restaurant For Food Poisoning?

Thomas Moverman

When you go out to eat in New York City, you don’t expect to contract an illness because of food poisoning. This city is home...

Personal Injury

double decker tour bus

New York City Accident & Legal News Report: December 8th, 2017

Thomas Moverman

In our biweekly NYC accident and legal news report, we look at two serious auto accidents, a call for increased tour bus safety regulations, and...

Personal Injury

cabs at manhattan intersection

New York City Accident & Legal News Report – November 22, 2017

Thomas Moverman

Every day in New York City, innocent people are injured and killed in preventable accidents caused by another person’s negligence. Our biweekly NYC accident roundup...

Personal Injury

nypd car at manhattan intersection

Can You Sue The NYPD For Emotional Distress & Physical Injuries?

Thomas Moverman

Over the past several years, the issues of police brutality and abuses of power have become a major part of the national dialogue. These issues...

Personal Injury

nyc cityscape at sunset

New York City Accident & Legal News Report – November 9th

Thomas Moverman

Our New York City accident and legal news report for November 9th examines a work accident in Queens, a brick falling through an MTA bus...

Personal Injury

closeup of microphone

Who Can Be Held Liable For Injuries At A Concert?

Thomas Moverman

Rapper Travis Scott is infamous for creating rowdy and sometimes dangerous environments at his concerts – including mosh pits, crowd surfing, and stage diving. In...

Negligent Security, Personal Injury

manhattan intersection at sunset

NYC Accident Report – October 20th, 2017

Thomas Moverman

In our New York City accident report for October 20th, we take a look at three tragic examples of reckless individuals causing accidents and leaving...

Car Accidents, Personal Injury

fleet of school buses

Who Is Liable When A Child Gets Injured At School In NYC?

Thomas Moverman

Last month, parents in the Bronx and throughout NYC were shocked to hear news of one high school student murdering another in the middle of...

Negligent Security, Personal Injury

city bus at night

Weekly New York City Accident Report: October 6th, 2017

Thomas Moverman

In our weekly report on major accidents and legal news in New York City, we examine an accident which injured three pedestrians in Midtown Manhattan,...

Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Personal Injury

Hit and run

September 29, 2017- Accident Report Roundup

Thomas Moverman

This week’s accident report includes construction and vehicle-related accidents as well as a ruling on a wrongful death lawsuit. Construction Workers Die Hours Apart In...

Personal Injury

Green white drugs

Is There A Policy In Construction For Working While On Opioids?

Thomas Moverman

In 2015, 20,101 of the 52,404 drug overdose deaths in the United States were due to prescription opioids. The number of deaths attributed to prescription...

Construction Accidents

Bike accident mirror

September 14, 2017- New York Accident Report

Thomas Moverman

This week a number of accidents took place in Manhattan and one of those accidents includes a woman who was struck and severely injured by...

Personal Injury

Central park trees

Who Should Be Sued When A Public Tree Falls?

Thomas Moverman

In July 2017, a woman was walking through Central Park in New York City when a large tree limb broke away from a tree and...

Personal Injury

Demolished house

Who Is Liable When Faulty Materials Cause A Construction Accident?

Thomas Moverman

In June 2017, Grenfell Tower in London burned completely when cladding installed to the outside of the building caught fire. The cladding is banned in...

Construction Accidents

Uprooted tree

New York Accident Report Roundup- August, 18 2017

Thomas Moverman

This week’s New York accidents include a tree that toppled over and injured a mom of three in Central Park, as well as a construction worker...

Personal Injury

Face no to rape

Recent Manhattan Sexual Assault Case Highlights Civil Court Options

Thomas Moverman

A successful dancer and choreographer who was involved in a sexual assault incident on Sunday, July 9, 2017, recently had his charges downgraded in a...

Personal Injury

NYC taxi

August 4, 2017- New York Accident Report

Thomas Moverman

This week’s New York accident report roundup includes two taxi related crashes with one that left an elderly woman dead. Manhattan Accidents Three People Injured...

Personal Injury

High voltage flash

New York Accident Roundup- July 28, 2017

Thomas Moverman

This week’s accident report roundup includes a construction worker who is in critical condition after he suffered a high-voltage electrical shock. New York Accidents Construction...

Personal Injury

Elevator warning sign

Why Does New York City Seem To Have So Many Elevator Accidents?

Thomas Moverman

Despite the lack of any centralized reporting system for calculating elevator accident statistics, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 27 people die every...

Personal Injury

Smashed windshield

Accident Report Roundup-July 14, 2017

Thomas Moverman

This week, the deranged driver who crashed into 21 pedestrians in Times Square pleaded not guilty. Below are more accidents and charges that followed in...

Personal Injury

NYC taxi

How Do Most New York City Auto Accidents Occur?

Thomas Moverman

From March 2014 to April 2015, there were 223,141 collisions involving motor vehicles in New York City, with the majority of those accidents taking place...

Asbestos danger

Who Is Responsible When Employees Are Exposed To Asbestos?

Thomas Moverman

Asbestos is a fire-proof material that causes a form of cancer called mesothelioma if it is inhaled into the lungs. It was a material that...

Construction Accidents

Construction site working tools

What Are The Long-Term Dangers Of Repetitive Strain Injuries In Construction?

Thomas Moverman

When the term repetitive strain injuries is mentioned, it is easy to think that this is something that affects a limited number of people in...

Construction Accidents

Bicycle sharing

New York Weekly Accident Report, June 16, 2017

Thomas Moverman

This week’s Manhattan accident roundup includes a Citi Bike cyclist who was the first bicyclist to die since the ride-sharing program started in New York...

Personal Injury

Pedestrian car hit

Manhattan, NY June 2, 2017 Accident Round-Up

Thomas Moverman

A man jumped onto a dump-truck without the driver’s knowledge in Midtown Manhattan. This is one of the accidents that took place in Manhattan.Below is...

Dog with teeth out

When Do Product Liability Laws Apply To Adopted Pets Like Dogs?

Thomas Moverman

It is estimated that 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and 800,000 of those bites result in injuries serious enough for a...

Personal Injury

a courtroom where a verdict is obtained

$13 Million Verdict Obtained For Slip & Fall Victim By Partner Marc Freund

Thomas Moverman

On Thursday, April 6th, 2017, a Bronx jury awarded a Lipsig, Shapey, Manus, & Moverman client $13 million dollars. Her Future Forever Changed The plaintiff...

Danger explosive gas

The Dangers Of A Natural Gas Explosion On A Construction Site

Thomas Moverman

Construction work is filled with hazards that are both seen and unseen. But even with the hazards that are unseen, there are precautions that can...

Construction Accidents

Slim body hugging dress

Butt Implant Surgeries Should Not Be Taken Lightly

Thomas Moverman

The topic of butt implant surgeries inevitably brings up smiles and giggles, but the potential for surgical mistakes that could be catastrophic is very high....

Medical Malpractice

Operation anesthesia procedure

A Bad Anesthesia Experience Could Change Your Life

Thomas Moverman

When a surgery goes well, the surgeon gets the pats on the back and is the one who tells the family the good news. But...

Medical Malpractice

iPhone mobile apps

Is Distracted Driving While On FaceTime Apple’s Fault?

Thomas Moverman

Imagine driving down the road and you see someone video chatting while they are behind the wheel. A responsible driver will do everything they can...

I agree form

What Does Signing An Informed Consent Form Mean?

Thomas Moverman

There is probably a lot the average patient does not know about the idea of informed consent when it comes to their doctor’s activities. If...

Medical Malpractice

Quality control sign

How Technology Is Altering The Product Liability Landscape

Thomas Moverman

In the world of product liability cases, it is critically important that each person involved in the lawsuit is properly identified. When there is a...

Personal Injury

Elevator buttons

The Real Dangers Associated With Elevators

Thomas Moverman

Jacob Helvey was only three years old when the new elevator just installed into his home malfunctioned and caused serious injuries. Jacob decided to try...

Personal Injury

Female airplane passenger

What Happens When A Sexual Assault Occurs On A Flight?

Thomas Moverman

The United States F.B.I. reported 170 crimes were committed aboard airplanes in 2014. The F.B.I. is responsible for handling all crimes that occur on flights...

Personal Injury

Pokemon Go App

Distracting Apps Make Teen Driving More Dangerous

Thomas Moverman

In 2013, 2,927 people died in car accidents caused by teen drivers. In a recent story published on CNN.com, seven out of every 10 teenage...

Police officer weapons

Have Recent Events Affected Police Brutality Laws?

Thomas Moverman

In August 2014, the frustration the African American public has had with the police in the United States boiled over into a riot in Ferguson,...

Personal Injury

Head brain trauma

Top 5 Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements

Thomas Moverman

When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury as the result of someone else’s negligence, it is not uncommon for the case to wind up in...

Personal Injury

NYPD crime scene collage

The Disturbing Trend Of Police Shooting Convictions

Thomas Moverman

The public has an accurate image of police protecting people and maintaining the peace. But in recent years, a spotlight has been shining on police...

Personal Injury

Woman crying

Sexual Assault By A Colleague

Thomas Moverman

In 2011, Diana Guerrero was a rookie cop trying to find her way on a small police force in a New Mexico town. Before 2011...

Personal Injury

NYC’s Response To Crane Accident Is Meeting With Opposition

Thomas Moverman

According to the New York Times, there were 231 construction accidents in New York City in 2014 and eight of those accidents resulted in deaths....

Construction Accidents

Police Brutality Is A Real Problem In New York And The Country

Thomas Moverman

According to Newsday, approximately 200 Long Island police officers were charged with some sort of misconduct crime between 2008 and 2013. Out of those 200...

Personal Injury

A List Of 9 Prominent Medical Malpractice Cases

Thomas Moverman

The average inpatient medical malpractice case paid $363,000 in damages, while the average outpatient case paid approximately $290,000 in financial settlement funds. The interesting thing...

Medical Malpractice

Can You Sue A Car Company For Negligence And Wrongful Death?

Thomas Moverman

In 2013, “Fast & Furious” actor Paul Walker died while the Porsche Carrera GT he was riding in sped out of control and ended up...

Rules And Regulations Of Construction Workers In Confined Spaces

Thomas Moverman

In September 2013, a construction worker working near Syracuse, NY was fatally burned when he was welding in a confined space that contained flammable gas....

Construction Accidents

Enjoying The Fall Season in New York City Without Slipping & Falling

Thomas Moverman

The fall season is in full swing here in New York City as the month of October comes to an end. From new shows on...

Slip & Fall At Work: What Should I Do Now?

Thomas Moverman

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that slip, trip and fall accidents make up the majority of general industry accidents each year. Many of...

Slip & Falls: Understanding Accidents Through Statistics

Thomas Moverman

A slip and fall is a type of accident that occurs when a person falls after slipping on some sort of hazardous condition. These accidents...

Construction Accident Lawyers: New York Workers’ Comp Vs Personal Injury Lawsuit

Thomas Moverman

The construction industry in America has been booming in recent months as housing starts in the US are nearing highs not been seen since 2007....

Construction Accidents

New York Lawyers: What Is A Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Thomas Moverman

When a person is injured in an accident, he or she may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for certain monetary damages...

Personal Injury

What Is The Statute of Limitations For Filing A Car Accident Lawsuit In New York?

Thomas Moverman

Many individuals involved in auto accidents suffer serious injuries in addition to vehicular damages incurred as a result of their crash. The combination of property damage and physical injuries...

New York Lawyers: How To Win A Slip & Fall Injury Lawsuit

Thomas Moverman

If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident you may be facing medical expenses, a loss of income and other difficult circumstances. As a...

4 Tips For Driving Safely & Avoiding Car Accidents In New York City

Thomas Moverman

As personal injury lawyers in New York City, we have helped many car accident victims over the years. Through our experience, we have gained insights into some...

3 Cool Technologies For Car Accident Prevention

Thomas Moverman

From the invention of the wheel to the invention of the Internet, technology has changed the way we live in endless ways. One of the greatest innovations in modern history...

Work Injury Lawyers: 3 Types of Construction Accidents In NYC

Thomas Moverman

Construction work is among the most dangerous types of work in America and this is especially true in New York City where development never seems to end. Heavy...

Construction Accidents

Slip & Fall NYC: 3 Causes & How To Protect Yourself

Thomas Moverman

Slip and fall accidents can occur in the workplace, at home, and everywhere in between. The severity of injuries suffered from a slip accident can...

NYC Construction Worker Accidents

As Buildings Rise In New York City, So Do Fatal Construction Accidents

Thomas Moverman

New York City has been on the rise recently – both literally and figuratively – as new construction projects underway throughout the city. In fact, employment...

Construction Accidents

New York City Building

New York Accidents: How A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

Thomas Moverman

If you have been seriously injured in an accident you are likely facing costly medical expenses and time away from work, in addition to suffering...

Personal Injury

New York City Cars

NYC Car Accidents: 5 Steps To Take After A Crash

Thomas Moverman

New York City is home to some of the busiest streets in America. Unfortunately, these busy streets often result in car accidents, which occur on...

Construction Accident Injury

Construction Accidents: 3 Steps To Take After An Injury On The Job

Thomas Moverman

Construction projects are constantly under development in New York City. It seem like every time one project is completed, a new one pops up on...

Construction Accidents

Texting While Driving In NYC

Car Accidents: Dangers of Texting While Driving

Thomas Moverman

Car accidents happen in New York everyday. In fact, according to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles there were approximately 304,804 motor vehicle crashes during...

Small Pothole

Trip & Fall: Who Is Responsible For New York City Potholes?

Thomas Moverman

Potholes are everywhere in New York City… From crosswalks to sidewalks, it is nearly impossible to go anywhere in the City without encountering these structural damages. Unfortunately, potholes can be hazardous for...

Slips, Trips & Falls: Reducing the Leading Cause of Construction Injuries

Thomas Moverman

Slips, trips, and falls account for many worksite injuries in the construction industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000...

Construction Accidents

Construction Injuries: 8 Guidelines for Preventing Accidents

Thomas Moverman

The construction industry continues to increase safety measures, however, there is no doubt that it is a dangerous occupation. According to the Occupational Safety and...

Construction Accidents

Buried Alive: Preventing Excavation and Trench Accidents

Thomas Moverman

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), on average around 35 workers die each year as a result of trench cave-ins...

Construction Accidents

Construction Hearing Loss Protection

Construction Hearing Loss: Searching for Sound Solutions

Thomas Moverman

When considering construction worker injuries many people think of examples of injuries caused by physical accidents from impacts such as a fall from a ladder or...

Construction Accidents

The Deadly Costs of NYC Car Accidents

Thomas Moverman

Car accidents cost New York City’s economy approximately $4 Billion dollars each year, according to a recent report from Transportation Alternatives. In addition to the...

“Sunshine Bill” Aims To Improve Construction Safety In NY

Thomas Moverman

Queens Assemblyman Francisco Moya gathered with many other advocates of the Scaffold Law earlier this month in support of maintaining the legislation which currently protects many New York construction...

Construction Accidents

Tort Reform: Is It Effective In The Healthcare Industry?

Thomas Moverman

When it comes to medical malpractice litigation, the topic of tort reform is one of much controversy and debate. Those in favor of tort reform argue that...

Medical Malpractice

A Call For Higher Insurance Minimums in the Trucking Industry

Thomas Moverman

The topic of liability insurance requirements in the trucking industry has caused lots of debate recently, as many argue that a hike in minimum insurance...

Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Slip & Fall Accidents: What Should I Do If I Slipped on Snow or Ice In NYC?

Thomas Moverman

Slip and fall accidents are common in New York City. This is especially true during the winter months, where there is often snow or ice...

Top 7 OSHA Safety Violations In 2014

Thomas Moverman

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an organization within the US Department of Labor that is responsible for establishing and enforcing workplace safety...

Construction Accidents

Construction Accidents: The Dangers of Heavy Machinery

Thomas Moverman

Construction sites are inherently dangerous. From elevated working conditions to hazardous tools and equipment, construction workers face many dangers day in and day out. Among...

Construction Accidents

Construction Accidents: Preventing Ladder & Scaffolding Falls

Thomas Moverman

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), three out of every five fatal injuries that occur in the construction industry are the result...

Construction Accidents

Car Accidents: Understanding New York’s No-Fault Insurance

Thomas Moverman

In 1974, the State of New York implemented “No-Fault” insurance legislation to compensate people injured in motor vehicle accidents for their expenses and economic losses...

Pedestrian Accidents: De Blasio’s Vision Zero Plan Reduces NYC Fatalities

Thomas Moverman

At the beginning of 2014, Mayor Bill De Blasio announced the adoption of a “Vision Zero Plan” aimed at eliminating traffic-related pedestrian deaths on the...

The Harder They Fall: Can I Sue A Big Company?

Thomas Moverman

It’s a classic case of slip and fall. A young boy runs through a crowded store, slides in a slippery substance, and lands on his head....

Understanding Vehicle Recalls: GM, Takata & Class Action

Thomas Moverman

Take a quick look at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, and a surprising reality becomes clear: the auto industry recalls an extraordinary amount of...

Why Are Workers Comp Claims Denied?

Thomas Moverman

As of December 7th, 2014, over 6,300 injured workers have filed claims for workers compensation in New York State this year. In total, workers have collected...

Construction Accidents

New York’s Best Pain Management Clinics

Thomas Moverman

Acute pain, like you feel right after you get cut, signals danger. It’s your body’s way of saying, “Hey, something’s not right here.” Pain is...

Personal Injury

Winter In The City: Driving Tips For Snowy Streets

Thomas Moverman

Storm clouds just dumped more than seven feet of snow on Buffalo, New York, stranding residents at home and trapping drivers on the highway. The storm’s...

Can I Sue For Repetitive Strain Injury?

Thomas Moverman

Repetitive strain injury, overuse syndrome, repetitive motion disorder – the medical literature is filled with different names for a common problem: cumulative trauma disorders (CTD)....

Construction Accidents

Who Is Responsible For New York City’s Sidewalks?

Thomas Moverman

It might not feel like it today, or next week, but winter is coming. And if you live, or work, in New York City, cold...

Can I Get Workers Comp After Being Fired?

Thomas Moverman

Since 2007, and the start of the Great Recession, unemployment has become a fact of life for many American families. In October of 2009, unemployment...

Construction Accidents

Construction Accident Infograph

Is Your Hardhat Enough? Safety and Injury on Construction Sites

Thomas Moverman

Construction has long been considered America’s most dangerous industry. In fact, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration was created to address lagging safety standards within...

Construction Accidents

Car Accident Infograph

Infographic: The State Of Car Accidents In New York

Thomas Moverman

New York State’s car accident statistics might surprise you. In 2012 alone, our highways, rural roads, and city streets saw a total of 294,757 crashes....

Slip & Fall Accidents: Negligence & Premises Liability

Thomas Moverman

With cool fall weather just setting in, it’s only a matter of time before snow begins to cover our streets and skaters grace the ice in...

Construction Accidents: OSHA’s “Fatal Four”

Thomas Moverman

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), more than 12 American employees die every day from work-related injuries. Every year, that comes to an...

Construction Accidents

What To Do After A Car Accident

Thomas Moverman

Whether or not you ultimately decide to pursue a lawsuit, the choices you make after a car accident are extremely important. Even routine auto insurance...

Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Proving Liability in a Negligent Security Case

Thomas Moverman

In most counties in the NYC area, negligence trials are held in two parts: liability first and, if the plaintiff is successful, damages in the...

Negligent Security

Construction Injuries Attorneys

New York’s Labor Law 240(1) –The Scaffold Law

Thomas Moverman

The lawyers at the Lipsig law firm fully support New York’s current Scaffold Law (Labor Law Section 240(1)) because it helps construction workers avoid serious...

Construction Accidents

Product Liability Law

Everyday NYC Dangers: Slip and Fall Accidents

Thomas Moverman

New York City can be a dangerous place to navigate and one of the most common perils that cause injuries to thousands of people each...

Locks on a chain link fence

Negligent Security In NYC

Thomas Moverman

New York’s daily newspapers have recently reported that the New York City personal injury lawyers, Lipsig Shapey Manus & Moverman, have won another victory for...

Negligent Security

pedestrians crossing the street

Perils Of Being A Pedestrian

Thomas Moverman

The perils of being a pedestrian in New York City continue to make headlines as the reckless and dangerous conduct of drivers continues to take...

Ice and Icicles on roof

When The Snow Melts: Personal Injury From Falling Debris

Thomas Moverman

The brief relief from the long snowy winter in the form of recent warmer temperatures hints of the coming spring along with the danger of...

Personal Injury

danger sign

Con Edison Negligence

Thomas Moverman

Natural gas, which is used in providing heat and hot water, can be very dangerous, especially if the gas delivery system is not adequately maintained...

Personal Injury

older women chatting

The Cause Of Senior Slip & Fall Accidents

Thomas Moverman

If you or a relative are elderly and are injured as a result of a fall in the home or anywhere else, you may be...

Train accident derailed

The Metro North Accident

Thomas Moverman

The first call you should make if you or a loved one are injured as a result of a public transit or train accident in NYC is...

Subway & Train Accidents

Train Accident In NYC: Putting Speed Before Safety

Thomas Moverman

Railroads connected this country and significantly contributed to its development. Railroad travel is usually safe and is an established part of our transportation system. Unfortunately,...

Subway & Train Accidents

Construction zone in new york city

Construction Accident Victims In NYC

Thomas Moverman

Injuries resulting from accidents on construction job sites tend to be particularly severe as a result of the dangerous nature of the work and equipment...

Construction Accidents

surgeons working on patient

Medical Malpractice In NYC

Thomas Moverman

Surgery can be very scary. It becomes nightmarish when the surgery goes awry and has devastating unintended consequences as a result of the hospital’s or doctor...

Medical Malpractice

Padestrians waiting to cross street

What To Do If You’re A Pedestrian Accident Or Injury Victim

Thomas Moverman

There is no question that New York City is a dangerous place to walk and drive. Recent Pedestrian Accidents In New York City The most...

Personal Injury

Broadway street signs

Being An Actor Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Thomas Moverman

Broadway actors are talented, disciplined and well trained. Their craft requires countless hours of practice and preparation. While the demands on these actors are certainly...

Personal Injury

Doctor Treating Brain Injury

New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Thomas Moverman

Hospital negligence and malpractice often result in devastating injury or death for the victim. Many times, hospitals find it is often cheaper and more advantageous...

Medical Malpractice

Subway cars at a stop

New York Accident Lawyer Alan Shapey Wins Large Settlements For Accident Victims

Thomas Moverman

Buses, trains and subways are an integral part of life in New York City. Accidents involving these methods of transportation can be devastating and the...

Subway & Train Accidents

Lipsig team on blue background

Lipsig’s New York Construction Accident Attorneys Have Standout Track Record

Thomas Moverman

Construction accidents have been on the rise, more than tripling in 2012 from the previous year. The injuries sustained from these job site accidents tend...

Construction Accidents

dictionary definition of insurance

Additional New York No – Fault Insurance Coverage – APIP And OBEL

Thomas Moverman

New York State law requires that every NY issued auto insurance policy provide a minimum of No-Fault insurance coverage of $50,000 for “basic economic loss.”...

Bike racks

NYC Bicycle Accident Deaths Gain Attention

Thomas Moverman

21 New Yorkers died last year in bicycle accidents, but only two of the involved drivers were arrested. As family members of bike accident victims...

Personal Injury

old looking books

New Law Requiring SUM Coverage Awaits Governor Cuomo’s Signature

Thomas Moverman

A new insurance bill that was passed by the NY Assembly and State Senate on June 21 could become a helpful addition to the New...

inside a subway car

Alan Shapey, Train Accident Lawyer, Speaks On Frequent & Fatal Subway Crashes

Thomas Moverman

As recently reported in the New York Post, in 2011, customers in New York City were struck by subway trains a staggering 147 times in...

Subway & Train Accidents

Subway cars arriving at station

NYC Subway Accident Attorney, Alan Shapey, Receives $10 Million Verdict

Thomas Moverman

Our client and Lipsig partner attorney, Alan Shapey, together heard the long-awaited verdict of a three-week jury trial involving injuries caused by a NYC subway train....

Subway & Train Accidents

Central park bridge

Personal Injury Lawyer Needed For Central Park Accidents

Thomas Moverman

From tragic yet preventable accidents in Central Park to severe injuries at your work place, when you are injured in a situation where you were...

Personal Injury

Broadway signage for Spider-man Musical

Alan Shapey Comments On NY1’s Broadway Disaster

Thomas Moverman

On Monday, December 20th actor Christopher Tierney, performing in the previews of the new Broadway blockbuster, “Spider-Man” sustained serious injuries when an insecure cable attachment...

Personal Injury

Car after accident with collapsed roof

The Importance Of Hiring Experienced NYC Accident Lawyers

Thomas Moverman

The time immediately following an accident is a very complex and confusing time for you and your loved ones. There is a lot of stress...

Personal Injury

Doctor Treating Brain Injury

What To Do After You’ve Been Hurt In An Accident

Thomas Moverman

Essential Steps After An Accident If you are hurt in any type of accident, the most important thing is your health. Please see your healthcare...

Personal Injury

Construction workers on an I-Beam

When Workers Are Injured On The Job

Thomas Moverman

Sadly, we often hear in the news of a worker being seriously injured, maimed or even killed at their workplace. These stories are tragic and...

Construction Accidents