UPDATE: CAMP LEJEUNE/MCAS NEW RIVER CONTAMINATED WATER LAWSUIT
Brian Magnosi | Lawsuit | September 14, 2022
Email: CampLejeune@MirmanLawyers.com Did you live or work at the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Base Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina for a minimum of 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987? The U.S. Marine Corps has established that Camp Lejeune/New River drinking water was contaminated from 1953 through 1987… read more
Construction Site Accidents in New York
Brian Magnosi | Construction Accidents | April 11, 2022
After seven workers died in construction accidents in New York City during the first half of 2021, City Buildings Commissioner Melanie E. LaRocca announced a city-wide inspection of 7,500 construction sites throughout the city. This resulted in 3,600 notices of violations issued to contractors, as well as 1,499 stop-work orders at sites with multiple safety… read more
Infant Formula Tied to Digestive Problems in Premature Babies
Brian Magnosi | Uncategorized | March 9, 2022
Imagine finding out that your baby’s food, instead of providing nourishment, is actually causing harm. This is the reality for thousands of parents who fed their premature infants baby formula made by Abbot Laboratories and Mead Johnson & Company. Parents of premature infants often discover that breastfeeding is difficult or even impossible or find that… read more
Workplace Injuries in New York
Brian Magnosi | Accident,Construction Accidents,Lawsuit,Personal Injury,Slip & Fall Injuries | October 21, 2021
Data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that New York ranks among the safest states for workplace injuries. Even so, over 140,000 New York workers were injured on the job in 2019, and over 78,000 of those injuries were serious enough to lead to missed workdays, significant medical expenses, or permanent impairment. Most… read more
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brian Magnosi | Accident,Infant Brain Damage,Personal Injury | October 6, 2021
According to the New York Department of Health, nearly 400 people in the state suffer brain injuries that are serious enough to require an emergency room visit or hospitalization. In April of this year, a New York appellate court awarded a $20 million verdict to a man who had suffered a brain injury after falling… read more
What To Do If You Are Injured on A Construction Site
Brian Magnosi | Construction Accidents,Personal Injury | September 27, 2021
New construction projects totaling 5.4 million square feet are prospected to begin in New York City this year, adding to the hundreds of constructions projects already under way throughout the city. Each project will present potential hazards to property owners, tenants, pedestrians, and workers. When injuries occur on construction sites, the resources available to compensate… read more
Sidewalk Defect Accidents in New York
Brian Magnosi | Accident,Construction Accidents,Lawsuit,Pedestrian Accidents,Personal Injury | August 20, 2021
Falls are one of the leading causes of hospital visits in New York and the number one cause of injury-related deaths and/or hospitalizations for people over the age of 65. Many falls occur on New York’s sidewalks due to broken or uneven surfaces. When someone is injured due to improper maintenance of a sidewalk, it… read more
Who Can Be Sued For False Imprisonment?
Brian Magnosi | Lawsuit,Personal Injury | August 13, 2021
The civil tort of false imprisonment is usually brought against a police officer or government authority who has arrested or imprisoned a citizen without proper cause. However, private citizens and organizations may also be sued for false imprisonment under certain circumstances. Security Guards Private security guards in stores, office buildings, bars, and restaurants do have… read more
Police Brutality in New York
Brian Magnosi | Civil Rights,Lawsuit,Personal Injury | July 31, 2021
The recent conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd has led to greater scrutiny of the actions of police officers throughout the country. Many states, including New York, now require police officers to activate body cameras whenever they interact with civilians. Under the New York law, signed in June… read more
New York Civil Rights Attorney
Brian Magnosi | Civil Rights,Lawsuit,Personal Injury | July 16, 2021
In 1989, the nation rejoiced when five men were convicted for the brutal assault and rape of a woman who was attacked while jogging in Central Park. The case made national and international news. The cases were later overturned when another person confessed to the attack, and the Central Park Five, as they came to… read more