Archive for February, 2012

Personal Injury can occur almost anywhere, especially construction accident sites. As New York City Personal Injury Attorneys, we know and understand the importance of maintenance of all construction machinery.

The trial has began in a case against the New York City owner of a crane that collapsed and killed two workers in May 2008 due to the owner cutting corners on a vital repair. According to prosecutors, Richard Lomma’s 200 foot tall crane was repaired by an obscure Chinese company found on the internet, instead of going with known manufacturers, because it was done for cheap. Prosecutors claim that the necessary steps to ensure safety of the repair were not taken, even after a company representative’s email warned “we don’t have confidence on this welding.” The crane came crashing down one month later due to the weld.

Lomma’s attorneys argue the source of the collapse was not due to the weld. They claim that the cause of the collapse was due to improper operation of the crane and that the owner had the weld inspected by city building officials before it was put back into operation.

If Richard Lomma is convicted, he would be facing up to 15 years in prison.

*Seen on New York City Construction Accidents Attorney Blog.

Even with the driving limits and regulations placed on truck drivers for safety, large commercial vehicles are still some of the most dangerous vehicles on the roads. As New York City Personal Injury Attorneys we have seen all sorts of truck accident cases. Below is a few links to an article containing some stats about trucking and trucking accidents.

Trucking Accidents Part 1
Trucking Accidents Part 2

As New York City Personal Injury Attorneys we have handled a lot of truck accident cases. Here is an interesting article detailing some statistics about national truck accidents.

Truck Accident Stats Part 1
Truck Accident Stats Part 2

Two men died at the scene of the accident when a 26 year old man struck another vehicle while driving northbound in the southbound lane on the FDR Drive. Both the 26 year old man and the driver of the other vehicle were pronounced dead when the paramedics arrived.

The crash involved another vehicle that was heading southbound. The driver of this vehicle, along with a passenger were hospitalized due to injuries from the crash.

After an accident, recovery is always most important. When you have recovered from your injuries, it is recommended you consult with a New York City Car Accident Attorney. Whether it is recovery money to help pay hospital bills or recovery to deal with the trauma an accident can cause, it is always in your best interest to find an attorney you to can trust to guide you.

*First seen on New York City Truck Accident Attorney blog.