When any business, including a retail store, undergoes construction the General Contractor performing the work is required to ensure the safety of store patrons and store employees. Under New York State labor laws, contractors must provide reasonable protection for persons lawfully frequenting and passing by work areas. Our client, a 47-year-old retail worker was walking […]
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Our client was driving in New Rochelle, New York when he noticed traffic ahead was slowing down. Our client lowered his speed, but unfortunately, the driver behind him wasn’t paying attention and rear-ended his vehicle. Our client suffered painful injuries to his back and spine which required intense ongoing treatment. The other driver’s decision to […]
Our client, a 48-year old MTA bus operator and volunteer fireman was stopped at a red light on Rockaway Blvd in Queens when he was rear-ended by another driver. The reckless driver who hit our client claimed he was unable to stop his vehicle because the road was wet, but any responsible driver knows when […]
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FOA prides itself on fully supporting unions – whether it be providing legal assistance to union members and their families or promoting the use of union-made in America products. As Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and the preparations have begun, please check out the AFL- CIO’s list of union-made in America food and other Thanksgiving staples: https://bit.ly/2z8g62Y In addition to […]
When a driver fails to abide by traffic laws, like yielding to right of way, they put everyone on the road at risk. Our client, a 36-year-old union member was driving an Arlington Central School Distract bus when he was stopped in traffic at a green signal waiting to turn left. Another driver failed to […]
Property owners must keep their property free of defective conditions, including icy walkways. Proper maintenance must include salt and sand during inclement weather. Our client paid the price when the owner of the property where she works failed to salt and sand. She was in her workplace parking lot when she slipped and fell on […]
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It was a routine drive back to the Verizon shop on Westchester Ave in the Bronx after a service call when a distracted driver crashed into the side of our clients service truck. At first, he thought he would be fine, but the pain got worse and worse. Eventually, he needed surgery to his neck. […]
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Matter of Rodriguez: This case involved a Claimant who was a train conductor for the New York City Transit Authority. Claimant was on her way to work, taking the subway to her assigned work location. She was wearing her work uniform, and was using a subway pass provided to her by her employer. While she […]
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Most New Yorkers are accustomed to dealing with the aftermath of winter storms- a process that typically involves spreading salt or sand prior to the storm, clearing snow during the storm to prevent buildup, and finally, when the storm ends, clearing the remainder of the snow and ice. Property management companies, entrusted with maintaining safe […]
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Matter of Pickard: The Claimants and their families received good news from the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board in the form of the Decision handed down in the Matter of Pickard. This case involved a claimant whose husband had a pre-existing heart condition. The claimant’s husband collapsed at work on November 20, 2013 from […]