November, 2017 | Edelman & Edelman, P.C.

Report highlights just how deadly construction work can be in NYC

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 27, 2017 | Construction Accidents

Even though most people know that construction work in New York City is dangerous -- particularly for those working around large machinery or high atop scaffolding -- many don't realize just how deadly it can be.In fact, according to a report issued earlier this year...

Scaffolding accident in lower Manhattan leaves several injured

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 20, 2017 | Construction Accidents

On Sunday, several New Yorkers were injured after a scaffolding collapse in lower Manhattan. Fortunately, there were dozens of people nearby that pitched in to help free those trapped under the debris. The FDNY reports that all five of those injured were transported...

The opioid crisis is getting worse — but who is to blame?

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 18, 2017 | Personal Injury

The current opioid epidemic is affecting every corner of the nation. In fact, The New Yorker recently reported that two hundred thousand people in the United States have died from opioid overdoses since 1999. In New York City alone, more than 80 percent of the city's...

5 things you can do to help protect your family from fires

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 17, 2017 | Burn Injuries

Unfortunately, it is impossible to guarantee that a fire will never impact you or your family, especially since you may not be able to control many of the situations that give rise to dangerous house fires, including faulty wiring and defective appliances, just to...

New court rule reminds NY prosecutors of their duty to hand over evidence

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 15, 2017 | Wrongful Convictions

In 1963, the Supreme Court ruled in Brady v. Maryland that prosecutors are required to provide defendants with any evidence that may be considered favorable to the accused. This means that prosecutors are supposed to turn over every piece of evidence that may cast...