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Will the Tower Cranes Survive Irene?

In reviewing the many ways that New York City is planning for Hurricane Irene, including mandatory evacuations and a total shutdown of the subways and…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Aug 27, 2011

A Busy Season for Criminal Proceedings Involving Construction Cranes

Two deadly crane collapses in 2008, ignited furious investigations into the world of construction cranes and their safety, or lack thereof. Crane rigger William Rapetti…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Jun 21, 2010

Do You Think a Plea Bargain Was Appropriate for Taking Bribes to Fake Crane Inpections?

Last week New York City's former chief crane inspector, James Delayo, admitted that he took "more than $10,000" in bribes to fake inspections and overlook…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Apr 01, 2010

Criminal Charges Against Individuals and Corporations Shed Light on Cause of 2008 Crane Collapse in Manhattan

On March 8, 2010, two individuals and two corporations were indicted on criminally negligent homicide, manslaughter and other charges related to the May 30, 2008…

Posted by SEO Admin on Mar 10, 2010

NYC Department of Buildings Announces Construction Site Accident Statistics for 2009

New York City Buildings Commissioner announced an 84% decrease in fatal construction-related accidents in New York City in 2009 when compared to the previous year.…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Feb 14, 2010

Does Anybody See Those On-Line NYC Buildings Department Advisories to Take Precautionary Steps at Construction Sites In Preparation for Gusts Of High Wind?

New York City didn’t get the snowstorm forecasted for this past weekend, but the City Department of Buildings issued what’s become its customary and standard…

Posted by SEO Admin on Feb 08, 2010

Indictment Accuses Mob of Infiltrating NYC Building Department, Taking Bribes To Grant Building Permits, Expedite Inspections And Overlook Building Violations

The Manhattan District Attorney on October 1, 2009 announced the indictment and arrest of 29 people and four corporations for enterprise corruption, bribery, bribe receiving,…

Posted by SEO Admin on Oct 03, 2009

NYC Department of Buildings to Share Information About Tower Cranes With Other Cities to Prevent Crane Accidents

Last year, there were two fatal in New York City, as well as dozens of others throughout the country, including Houston, Las Vegas and MiamiIn…

Posted by SEO Admin on Jun 28, 2009

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The law firm of Levine & Slavit, PLLC has served clients in Long Island and the Greater New York City-area since 1957. We are a team of personal injury and wrongful death lawyers who work tirelessly for victims' rights. Our team is licensed and affiliated with the:

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