The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, issued its findings last week after a year-long investigation surrounding a Bronx bus crash that killed 15 people last year. The report concluded that the accident was likely caused by a combination of driver fatigue and a bus company that failed to abide by safety rules and regulations that are intended to protect the public and employees. [Read more…]
New York/New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents
Despite the efforts of both state and federal authorities, as well as those of private organizations and clubs, motorists on the nation’s roadways still fail to recognize motorcycles in time to prevent accidents. Worse, when a motorcycle is involved in an accident, the injuries sustained by the rider or passenger are often catastrophic. If you have been injured in a New York or New Jersey motorcycle accident, you may be due compensation for the injuries you received as a result of the accident. [Read more…]
No Pay Equals Pay Day for Ginarte Client
By Matthew Villani
On June 11, 2012, after a hard fought four day trial, Ginarte Law Firm obtained a $350,000 verdict on behalf of a Portuguese-speaking client who was injured in a New York car accident. [Read more…]
Ginarte Attorney Presents Scholarships to Local Children
On June 13, 2012, several high school students of Waldwick New Jersey received scholarships funded by the Waldwick Lions Club. The scholarships will help high school students pay for their college education. The Waldwick Lions Club is nonprofit charitable organization that serves the community and focuses its attention on persons suffering from disabilities, especially blindness. [Read more…]
Construction Debris Catches Fire on Rail Car in New Jersey
A rail car filled with construction materials caught on fire in New Jersey June 2012 when it was ignited by a welder. According to the Jersey Journal, the car was parked at the CSX rail yard on Pennsylvania Avenue in Kearny, New Jersey. Though no one was injured in the fire, the case brings up some important points. [Read more…]
OSHA Fines NJ Contractor for Six Safety Violations
A Clifton construction contractor faces $108,240 in fines after an inspection revealed numerous hazards.
DD Stucco and Renovation LLC received six safety violation notices after an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found a variety of inadequate safety protections–such as workers climbing on scaffolding that was not secured to an adjacent building or a firm foundation. Of the six notices, four were for serious violations. [Read more…]
Ginarte Lawyer Matthew V. Villani Continues to Volunteer His Time for Charity
At Ginarte Gonzalez & Winograd L.L.P. our attorneys have consistently donated their time for numerous charitable causes. An example of that tradition is found in associate Matthew V. Villani. [Read more…]
WHAT IS THE LAW REGARDING FALLS IN A SUPERMARKET?
Often times there are food and drink spills in the aisles of supermarkets. These spills cause dangerous conditions that can lead to patrons falling and injuring themselves. [Read more…]
OSHA Fines NJ Company For 19 Safety And Health Violations
A Clifton scrap metal company faces nearly $77,500 in fines for workplace safety and health violations.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Park Stein, Inc., for 19 workplace violations, including several repeat violations. The repeat violations include failure to provide workplace hazard assessments, proper protective equipment, and hazard communication training. [Read more…]
OSHA Calls For Better Protection For NJ Construction Workers
Recently, we wrote about a Clifton, New Jersey, construction worker who fell through a roof and into a tub of nitric acid. We also wrote about a Secaucus construction worker who fell to his death from a crane. Now, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) wants N.J. construction companies to better protect their workers from falls. [Read more…]
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