Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP Wins Woman $4.79M Verdict
Something as mundane as crossing the street can drastically alter a person’s life.
That’s what happened to a 46-year-old Brooklyn woman who was hit by a car while crossing Lawrence Avenue. What’s most disconcerting about the incident is the fact she was hit by someone whose job was to protect her.
Worker Safety: The Risk of Machinery Amputation
Worker safety should always be the number one priority for employers, managers, and supervisors. No amount of profit should ever be placed over the well-being of the employees that keep a company running; but it does happen. One of the greatest dangers faced by a NYC construction worker is the risk of amputation due to a machine.
The High Cost of NYC Taxi Crashes
Cabs are a part of living in New York, and while they have received stiff competition from Uber and Lyft, they continue to be a hallmark of our city. Unfortunately, not all taxi drivers are equal, and serious collisions can occur when a driver behaves recklessly or tries to place profit above passenger safety.
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP Announce 2018 New York Rising Stars List
WRSH is proud to announce that two attorneys have been selected to the 2018 New York Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ list. They are Ryan Lawlor and Brielle Goldfaden. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers® to receive this honor.
Street Sweeper Dangers
Street sweepers are deployed throughout New York City to keep the streets clean and make sure debris is cleared away. These vehicles are large and heavy and can easily do damage to people and property if not operated properly. The people who drive these machines may make mistakes, which can have catastrophic consequences for themselves or others.
Since they are operated by employees of the Department of Sanitation, if an accident does occur, the City may be held liable for the recklessness of its workers.
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP Announce 2018 New York Super Lawyers Selectees
WRSH is proud to announce that seven of our attorneys have been selected to the 2018 New York Super Lawyers® list. They are Philip Russotti, Kenneth Halperin, Victor Goldblum, Michael Fitzpatrick, and Robert Bellinson. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers® to receive this honor.
Construction Safety and Gear: 8 Things to Know
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day. Fatalities in the construction industry are higher than the national average for all industries.
Dangerous Fire Escapes and Stair Railings
Building owners are responsible for ensuring that railings remain safe. Failing to do so can leave the building owner open to litigation and may lead to occupants becoming seriously injured or losing their lives.
That are standards and building codes that must be met in New York to ensure railings and fire escapes are safe for people to use. If you suffered a dangerous stairway fall or another type of injury due to an unsafe condition, speak to our New York injury lawyers at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP.
How Lavern’s Law Can Help Cancer Patients – Updated
New York State enacted Lavern’s Law on January 31, 2018. This new law extends the amount of time a patient has to file a medical malpractice lawsuit for a missed cancer diagnosis.
Firefighters – Health Risks and Workers’ Compensation
New York’s Bravest! When the rest of us run from a fire or disaster, firefighters lead the charge into buildings to save lives and contain the fire damage. Firefighting is one of the most dangerous non-military jobs around.