January, 2018 | Edelman & Edelman, P.C.

New York in the Top 3 for wrongful conviction exonerations in 2017

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jan 30, 2018 | Wrongful Convictions

It is no secret that our criminal justice system has its flaws. In New York alone, there are many examples of innocent individuals having to spend years behind bars after being convicted of crimes they didn’t commit, only to be exonerated and freed decades...

Two NYC construction fatalities in one day

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jan 25, 2018 | Construction Accidents

Tuesday was a particularly deadly day for those working construction in NYC, with two individuals falling to their deaths just hours apart.The first fatality occurred just before 9 a.m. when a 33-year-old construction worker fell down an elevator shaft while working...

Infant mortality rate low in New York — but problems still exist

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jan 24, 2018 | Birth Injuries

Compared to other states in the U.S., the infant mortality rate in New York is quite low. In fact, according to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York’s infant mortality rate was only 4.72 deaths per 1,000 births...

Asthma: a surprising cause of death for construction workers

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jan 23, 2018 | Construction Accidents

When most people think about the potential dangers lurking on construction sites, images of live electrical wires, falling objects and rickety scaffolding are often the types of hazards that pop into their heads.However, according to a recent report published by the...

BLS Report: Workplace and construction deaths are on the rise

On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jan 5, 2018 | Construction Accidents

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary for 2016. One of the most alarming statistics in this report is that there were 5,190 fatal work injuries record in the U.S. that...