New York State’s construction industry is a dangerous one for workers. New York City, in particular, has the highest proportion of construction-related worker fatalities in the United States, according to the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH).New York Read more »
Personal Injury
NYC Construction Accident and Construction Fatality Representation
Construction work in New York City is never done. When one project ends, there is always a new project pending. In this fast-paced industry, if a construction worker is not Read more »
What to Look for When Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck Accident Lawyer Roughly 15.5 million commercial vehicles, including semi-trucks and tractor-trailers, travel U.S. highways and roads each year. Some of these trucks are as long as 53 feet and Read more »
Examples of Surgical Errors
At least 4,000 surgical errors occur each year in the U.S. These mistakes can happen both during complex operations of the brain, spine, or heart as well as during “routine” Read more »
Founder Charles Kramer – Leaving a Legacy of Excellence
Our Founder and Legacy – Charles Kramer Founder Charles Kramer decided to build his own law practice in 1940 when he was a young lawyer after leaving the employ of Read more »
Common Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice – a mistake made by a medical or health care professional through negligent act or omission, thereby causing injury to a patient – is alarmingly common. According to Read more »
MTA Bus Crashed Through Brooklyn Brownstone, Injuring 16 people
On Monday, June 7, 2021, an MTA bus crashed into a three-story building causing injuries to 16 people. According to an NBC New York article , “the bus crashed head-on into the building on Read more »
What to Do After a Construction Equipment Accident
The risk of injury as a construction worker is inherently higher than in other industries. On a daily basis, a construction worker may work with heavy-duty equipment, complex machinery, or Read more »
What to Do if You are Injured by a Defective Product
Products that we use every day – household items, toys, personal care items – must meet safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) . However, many defective products slip through the cracks Read more »
The Main Causes of Deaths and Injuries on Scaffolds
A scaffold is a temporary framework that is used to elevate and support construction workers and materials. It works as a platform for the construction crew to work on areas Read more »