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Manhattan Scaffolding Collapse Renews Safety Concerns
A scaffolding collapse in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood has left three individuals seriously injured and reignited discussions about safety regulations for the city’s ubiquitous temporary structures. The incident occurred early Monday morning outside 245 West 29th Street, raising questions about oversight and accountability in the construction and maintenance of scaffolding. New York City Construction Accident… Read More »
How Much Compensation Can I Expect for My Camp Lejeune Contamination Claim?
With the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act last year, families can finally obtain justice for their loved ones who were unknowingly exposed to contaminated water while living or working at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987. Eligible individuals are entitled to compensation for the harm they or their loved one suffered. If… Read More »
Who Is Eligible for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund?
The events of September 11, 2001, have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history and have had devastating, long-term impacts on the lives of countless individuals. At the New York personal injury law firm of Leandros A. Vrionedes, P.C., we are dedicated to helping those affected by this tragedy understand their legal rights… Read More »
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: Diseases
A number of reports uncovered a troubling secret: Water sources at the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune were contaminated with toxic chemicals. Veterans and others who were stationed at the Camp may have grounds to sue the federal government for damages based on contracting an illness tied to the water contamination. Read on… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer After Getting Hurt on a NY Construction Site?
Construction sites are dangerous. New York law includes several special protections for construction workers in order to account for the added dangers. Under most circumstances, however, injured construction workers are meant to file claims under the workers’ compensation system. Are there any circumstances under which injured construction workers can file a personal injury lawsuit… Read More »
Who Is Liable For a Trip and Fall in NY?
A trip and fall accident can be painful, debilitating, and dangerous. Trip and fall accidents often lead to head trauma, broken bones, neck injury, broken noses and eye sockets, and other serious injuries. If you trip and fall in New York, who is liable for your medical bills, property damage, and other costs? Read… Read More »
Symptoms of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Reports recently emerged that water sources at the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune were contaminated with toxic chemicals for decades. In August 2022, Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA), giving military personnel and other residents of Camp Lejeune a right of action to sue based on illnesses or injuries that resulted… Read More »