Last month, Michael A. Bottar, Esq., a Syracuse work injury lawyer with Bottar Law, PLLC, secured $1,700,000.00 in compensation from two corporate defendants for injuries arising out of a 2006 incident that occurred at an Adirondack mine. The Syracuse construction site accident lawsuit alleged that the property owner failed to…
Route 81, a highway running north and south through New York State, was closed for more than two hours on Wednesday due to a 15 car accident. The NYS Route 81 accident, which involved rear-ending a tractor trailer, occurred at the South Sandy Creek bridge, in Southern Jefferson County. The…
A Binghamton demolition project is underway at 39 Charlotte Street. Yesterday, Broome County workers began deconstructing the building to make way for new construction on the street. Charlotte Street is largely industrial. Binghamton residents are hopeful that removal of abandoned buildings will increase the potential for retail expansion into the…
Countless roadways weave through Central New York. Everyday there are accidents on the New York State Thruway, collisions on I-81 and crashes on I-87, I-88, 481 and 690. These accidents cause serious injuries and permanent disabilities. Texting while driving is a major cause of car crashes and tractor trailer accidents.…
Yesterday, a New York construction worker was severely injured on the job when he was struck in the head by granite slabs intended for installation as a kitchen countertop. The injuries proved fatal. The workplace death is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If there were…
Injured construction workers increase in number every day. Many workers injured on the job live in Syracuse, New York, and in surrounding Central New York cities and towns, including Watertown, Oswego, Utica, Herkimer, and Binghamton. Many injured workers file lawsuits for their injuries. Generally, those lawsuits are filed against general…
This week, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled in that a law protecting police officers from liability for police patrol car accidents does not apply if the police officer files a private lawsuit against another driver. The law at issue protects policy officers from lawsuits if they are…
Every day, thousands of UPS truck travel on our Central New York roadways, delivering packages to/from residents and businesses in Syracuse, Watertown, Utica, Oswego, Herkimer, abd Binghamton. From time-to-time, UPS trucks crash and drivers are injured. Earlier today, a United Parcel Service truck was struck by a moving train at…
tPA is a drug used to treat patients suffering from a stroke. It is available in most New York State emergency rooms, including Crouse Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Community General Hospital and SUNY Upstate Medical University (University Hospital). Failure to administer tPA may be medical malpractice. More than…
Syracuse jobsite accidents causing workplace injuries are common. According to the Department of Labor, countless workplace injuries occur every year, leading to tens of thousands of injured workers. Those most likely to suffer a workplace injury include construction workers, those working around machinery, and those involved in manufacturing and transportation.…