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SUBWAY TRAIN CRASH LEAVES ONE DEAD BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (November 11, 2016) One worker has died and another was seriously injured when a subway car was rounding a curve and pinned two workers against a wall, according to NBC News. The two workers were between the Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue stations. Initial reports suggest that the workers were setting up tracks for overnight repairs. Authorities have been able to identify the MTA worker that died in the accident as Louis Gray. Louis Gray was taken to the Maimonides Medical Center in critical condition but later died due to his injuries. The other worker that was hit by the train has been identified as Jeffrey Fleming. Police are saying that Jeffrey Fleming suffered injuries to his torso and was transported to the hospital. He is in stable condition. We at the RMFW Law Firm extend our deepest condolences to the family of the workers that were killed and injured in this accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they go through such a difficult time. Gary Silverstein Gary Silverstein has been a partner of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff since 2001, and an associate of the firm since 1989. Mr. Silverstein graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1983. Mr. Silverstein holds a degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, having graduated in 1988.

FATAL ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY (September 29, 2016) A train crash in Hoboken has killed one person and injured several others, according to CBS news. Investigators are saying that the train's breaking system may have played a role in the crash. The train approached the station at a high rate of speed and crashed through several barriers. Authorities have been able to identify the engineer that was injured in the crash as Thomas Gallagher. Over 100 people sustained injuries in the train accident. The NTSB has recovered a second black block following the train crash and is examining it. Police have indicated that the train was estimated to be traveling somewhere between 20 to 30 mph at the time of the crash. The speed limit when approaching the Hoboken train station is 10 mph. Thomas Gallagher was interviewed after the crash and said that he thought the train was traveling around 10 mph. Our staff at the RMFW Law Firm were deeply saddened to learn about the fatal crash in Hoboken. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families as they cope with the aftermath. Robert Wolff Robert H. Wolff is a member and partner of the prestigious New York City Personal Injury Law Firm of Rosenberg Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP. Mr. Wolff graduated from SUNY Albany, cum laude, in 1978 with a B.A. in Psychology and American History. Thereafter, he attended St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and the Criminal Law Society, graduating in 1981 with a Juris Doctor’s degree.