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King of Cranes James Lomma Declares Bankruptcy after Two Workers Killed
On Tuesday, January 6, James Lomma filed for an appeal to a jury’s decision to award $96 million to the families of two construction accident victims. Lomma...
Remembering the 1946 New York City Ice Plant Fire
December 12 will mark the 69th anniversary of the ice plant fire that left 37 New York City residents dead. The five-alarm fire went off early in the...
What Is the Difference Between SSDI and SSI?
When it comes to disability benefits, you are entitled to specific compensation for any injury you may sustain at work. It is the responsibility of...
Two Brooklyn Men Awarded $500,000 for Wrongful Arrest
Meliek Sanders and Corey Phillips cleared by DNA evidence The city will pay $500,000 to settle a federal lawsuit for two Brooklyn men who were...
The Perecman Firm, will be sponsoring the Ecuadorian Day Parade
Ecuadorian Civic Committee (ECC) of New York, Inc In honor of Ecuadorian Heritage Month, The Perecman Firm, will be a sponsor for the Ecuadorian Day...
Senator Chuck Schumer Champions Federal “Avonte’s Law”
New York Senator, Charles “Chuck” Schumer (D-N.Y.) has sponsored Senate Bill 2386, the “Avonte’s Law Act of 2014”. This legislation, which amends the Omnibus Crime...
Worker Dies In Lumber Mill Accident In Upstate New York
An employee of Ward Lumber died in an on-the-job accident. New York State Police believe the man was killed by a board at the Adirondack...
Ironworker Dies After Fall at Larry Gagosian’s New York City Mansion
Rushed work is often the cause of construction accidents. This is why it was alarming when the New York Post (3.25.15) reported that workers said “they have been...
American Airlines Worker Dies In Preventable Accident At Texas Airport
A jet bridge allows passengers to board and deplane directly through an airport terminal without having to go outside. A mechanic for American Airlines was...
Mexican Singer Ariel Camacho Dies In Auto Accident
Popular Mexican singer Ariel Camacho died in a car crash after leaving a concert in Mexico, reported The New York Times (2.26.15), citing DEL Records....