Every New York City resident has heard the horror stories about nightmare landlords who refuse to lift a finger to fix dangerous conditions in the apartment buildings they own. Whether it's vermin infestations by rats and roaches, leaky ceilings and recalcitrant...
Month: December 2018
Manhattan DA files criminal charges in mini crane accident
The Manhattan DA's office formally filed charges against two construction supervisors for their roles in a crane accident that left two workers seriously injured. The supervisors face two charges each of felony assault and misdemeanor reckless endangerment. The...
Is it a fender-bender — or a carjacking?
You are driving in New York City when suddenly the car behind yours strikes your bumper. Nobody likes a fender-bender, of course. But could something more nefarious be afoot?Carjackings sometimes start out as minor rear-end collisions. Law-abiding people who get...
How safe is your construction site in the Big Apple?
Working on an unsafe job site can lower employee morale and drive up costs. Ensuring the safety of the workers should be top priority for construction company owners.How safe is your New York City construction worksite? If it's lacking in any way, the following tips...
Costco faces premises liability lawsuit for shopper’s injuries
One customer at a Costco in Brookfield in central New York state suffered a life-altering shopping injury as he reached overhead for some paper towels. The display of towels was stacked more than seven feet high, and as the shopper tried to grab a package to place in...