New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Almost a year after Toyota recalled trucks and SUVs in Japan with defective steering rods, back in 2005, they finally decided to do the same in the United States, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. Dozens of reports from American drivers regarding steering rods that broke without warning finally prompted the recall, according to a review of company records by a New York Injury Lawyer.
The gap in recall for Japan and the U.S. was very much similar to Toyota’s earlier lapse when some of their cars experienced difficulties with sudden acceleration. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a new investigation, which may mean additional fines for the carmaker. The NHTSA has informed New York Injury Lawyers that 16 crashes, including three deaths and seven injuries, could be directly linked to the steering rod defect.
A snapped sneering rod makes it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle, because the front wheels will no longer turn. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation made a personal visit to Japan and warned that further fines may be imposed if Toyota does not improve their safety standards.
“Safety is our number one priority,” the Secretary told a New York Injury Lawyer. The Secretary also added that he was pleased with the measures Toyota has taken to improve its communication with American regulators – if those measures live up to their promise.
When your vehicle breaks down due to manufacturer error, you don’t have to deal with the problem alone. A New York Injury Lawyer can help. The professional skill of a New York Injury Attorney can ensure you get compensated for your loss, so a physical crash does not cause a financial crash, as well.

Continue reading "Toyota Belatedly Recalls Defective Cars, Says a New York City Injury Lawyer" »

The most dangerous thing at a local Mexican hot spot may not be the food at all, but the actual building itself, city officials told a New York Injury Lawyer. Inspectors temporarily shut down the famed Little Italy establishment, which has been known to host such celebrities as Beyonce, Kate Hudson, and George Clooney, stating that the stairway leading to the basement dining room is “imminently perilous to life” in an emergency.
New York Injury Lawyers have discovered a citation from the mayor’s Office o Special Enforcement that states the restaurant does not provide proper egress for employees or customers, and its walls and ceilings are flammable. The owners claim the city approved the setup before they opened in 2005 and again when a new addition was later made, but this time was different.
“They wrote a series of violations all citing the new 2008 building code, even though our building has always fallen under the older code,” one of the owners told a New York Injury Lawyer. “This is going to take days to resolve, at the very least, and we are losing revenue, and paying our staff, which has been with us for years.” One neighbor has lodged 311 complaints about the smoke vented from the restaurant, as well as about the noise from the outdoor seating. None of these complaints had anything to do with the safety violations.
When someone has harmed you or caused you or a loved one suffering, a New York Injury Attorney may be your best resource. The professional skill of a New York Injury Lawyer will bring a swift resolution to what may otherwise be a long and exhausting affair.

Continue reading "Deadly Mexican Restauant Shut Down, Says New York Injury Lawyer" »

Wal-Mart made a recent announcement that it is pulling its entire line of Miley Cyrus-brand necklaces and bracelets from the shelves, after testing revealed high levels of the toxic metal cadmium, by the Associated Press, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. It only took three hours after the initial report for Wal-Mart to announce it would pull the jewelry, which was made exclusively for that retailer. They have promised to investigate the matter fully. The statement was made jointly with Cyrus herself and the man who designed the jewelry for the 17-year-old star of “Hannah Montana”.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. already known of the cadmium content in both Miley Cyrus jewelry, as well as in a line of unrelated bracelet charms for months, based on an early round of tests made by a chemistry professor, but they continued to keep the items on the shelves, anyway. Until recently, Wal-Mart claimed it was too much of a difficulty to test items already on the shelves, tells a New York Injury Lawyer. Wal-Mart’s statement did not disclose whether it would remove the bracelet charms as well.
Cadmium can cause softening of the bones and kidney failure, after long-term exposure. It is also known to cause some forms of cancer, and research suggests it can be detrimental to the development of the brain in the very young. It is not known to be dangerous if simply worn in jewelry, but New York Injury Lawyers are concerned that young children may bite or suck on the jewelry.
Toxins contained in the products we purchase can pose serious health risks. Those affected by contaminated products need the expertise that only a New York Injury Lawyer can provide. The representation provided by a New York Injury Lawyer will ensure your side is heard and your story is told.

Continue reading "Wal-Mart Pulls Miley Cyrus Line of Jewelry Due to Toxic Metal, Reports a NY Injury Lawyer" »

A New York Civil Litigation Lawyer has learned of a Queens mother who is suing a tattoo parlor for tattooing her underage son. She claims he is scarred for life. The mother was shocked to find her son, 17, had the word “Carpe” inked on the inside of one wrist and the word “Diem” on the other, together forming the Latin term “seize the day”. New York Injury Lawyers state that is against state law to permanently tattoo anyone under the age of 18. The lawsuit against the tattoo parlor and the particular tattoo artist who inked the tattoo was filed in Queen Supreme Court.
As for the boy, he told a New York Civil Litigation Lawyer he regrets getting the tattoo. The lawyer continued on to say that removing the tattoos could leave the boy with permanent scars that may look very similar to scars from a failed suicide attempt. This lawyer also knows “for a fact” that the boy was never asked his age when he went into the tattoo parlor.
“It’s not like he presented any type of phony ID,” said the New York Civil Litigation Lawyer. The manager of the tattoo parlor claims the records regarding the boy are now gone. “I didn’t know I was supposed to keep them,” he said.
When someone does harm to you or your loved ones, you don’t have to sit and take it. A New York Injury Lawyer can make those who wronged you pay for their mistake. It will take the expertise of a New York Civil Litigation Lawyer to give you the restitution and resolution you deserve.

Continue reading "Mother Sues Tattoo Parlor for Inking Underage Son, Says a New York Civil Litigation Lawyer" »

The family of a deceased Suffolk County police officer recently unveiled signs that officially named an intersection after the officer, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The intersection at Vanderbilt Motor Parkway and Commack Road is where the 22-year police veteran was killed on February 22, 2009, while he was responding to a call for assistance from another officer. His car was hit by an alleged drunken driver.
As dozens of officers stood at attention, the Suffolk County Police Pipes and Drums Emerald Society played “God Bless America” and “Amazing Grace” during the ceremony. A Suffolk legislator declared to a New York Personal Injury Lawyer the signs would do more than remind others of a police officer who lost his life protecting the public. They are also signs that remind others of the dangers of driving drunk.
The wife of the slain officer agreed. “I hope these signs will be a lesson to be learned,” she told a New York Car Accident Laywer. She continued on to say that her husband’s death “still affects so many people”. The officer’s family will go next to Albany, then to Washington D.C. for memorial services held for officers killed in the line of duty.
The officer’s wife and her children, a 22-year-old daughter and a 20-year-old son maintain a memorial attached to the pole the officer’s car struck. It includes flowers, a teddy bear, and the words, “Don’t drink and drive. Gone Forever.” Prosecutors informed New York Car Accident Lawyers that the 24-year-old Plainsview resident involved in the crash was drunk and talking on his cell phone when he hit the officer’s patrol car.
Even when a car accident doesn’t end in tragedy, it is still a traumatic event. A New York Car Accident Attorney can help you through your time of need. The knowledge and skill of a New York Car Accident Lawyer make sure your case is resolved justly.

Continue reading "Officer Killed By Drunk Driver Honored, NYC Car Accident Lawyer Reports" »

Currently serving time, the former big hip-hop star DMX is suing a company he claims cheated him out of $1 million in royalties, according to reports from a New York Civil Litigation Lawyer. The rapper from Westchester filed a suit against Rich Kid Entertainment, according to a New York Injury Lawyer, claiming the entertainment company took all of the funds from a decade-old contract, when it should have been only a ten-percent cut.
The suit was filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, and it states that DMX (real name Earl Simmons) was not aware of the “fraudulent” acts of the company until last year, since he was already dealing with other, larger, legal problems of his own.
The rapper, famous for works like “Get at Me Dog”, has been in trouble with the law a number of times for infractions involving at various times, drugs, theft, animal abuse, animal cruelty, and refusing to buckle his seatbelt on a plane. DMX is currently housed in Maricopa County Jail in the state of Arizona.
You deserve to be paid for your hard work. This is why it is so vital to have a New York Civil Litigation Attorney represent you when you find yourself at odds with legal authorities. A New York Injury Lawyer will help you get a fair hearing, no matter what the accusation or how well you are known, so you will get an equitable ruling

Continue reading "DMX Claims Stolen Royalties" »

The Staten Island ferry known as Andrew J Barberi had another crash while being piloted by its assistant captain, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. This is not the first time that the ferry has had issues. In 2003 the ferry became infamous for the horrific 2003 dock crash that resulted in several deaths. In the year 1995 the propulsion system failed which is what failed on the ferry this time. The two front engines did not engage properly and led to the pilot not being able to stop when going into the St. George Terminal. Although questions have arose as to why the assistant captain was at the helm, the DOT has assured that it is normal for the assistant captain to often be at the helm. It was also stated that the Captain of the ferry was standing beside the assistant captain. There were not any alarms that went off on the ferry during this incident.
During a mechanical error it does not always tend to go off. Since this latest incident members from the National Safety Board Investigation have decided to investigate the problem. They will question the maker of the propulsion system that failed as well as any others involved or witness to the crash.

There could have been more injury and more risks to life during this crash if it had not been
for the quick thinking of a bridge operator, reported a New York Injury Lawyer. This bridge
operator lowered the ramp and prevented the ship from heading straight into the concrete.
This person has been praised as well as other fast thinking dock workers. The investigation is ongoing as of now. If you have been injured due to the negligence of someone else, you should put your future in the hands of a qualified professional. Call a New York Injury Attorney today, and let them get you back on the road to recovery.

Continue reading "Staten Island Ferry Failed Before Incident " »

A Sag Harbor woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after she ran her car into a utility pole in Bridgehampton, according to reports from a New York Car Accident Lawyer. The driver and her two small children sustained injuries in the crash.
The 34-year-old mother was charged with an aggravated felony, driving while intoxicated, and a misdemeanor, endangering the welfare of a child, following the accident on Millstone road, a New York Injury Lawyer was told. In Southampton Town Justice Court, her plea was not guilty, sources told New York Car Accident Lawyers. She was released on $5,000 bail.
New York Personal Injury Lawyers have learned the woman lost control of her 2007 Land Rover while driving south on Millstone Road in Bridgehampton. The accident occurred near Loper’s Path, swerved into the northbound lane and knocked over several poles, dropping live wires over the road. Authorities had to close the street for several hours.
The woman and her children, ages 2 and 6, were taken by Bridgehampton Fire Department rescue workers to Southampton Hospital, where they were quickly treated and allowed to go. Grandparents claimed the children at the behest of county Child Protective Services workers. No one could reach the mother of the children for comment.
A car accident is a traumatic event and having to go through legal proceedings does not make it easier. A New York Injury Lawyer can relieve some of that burden. When the time comes for you to be represented in court, you can count in a New York Car Accident Lawyer to keep you and your needs in mind.

Continue reading "Mother Charged in Crash with DWI, Brooklyn Injury Lawyer Says" »

A dwarf activist known for his vocal demonstrations on issues from gay rights to disabled rights to transportation was killed when struck by a taxi as he left a meeting on the Lower East Side, authorities told a New York Injury Lawyer.
The 57-year-old activist walked with the aid of crutches from a meeting of Community Board 3 at Public School 20, and was struck by a yellow cab as he tried to cross Essex Street in the middle of the block, fellow board members informed a New York Car Accident Lawyer.
The activist was rushed immediately to Bellevue Hospital, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. New York Personal Injury Lawyers have yet to determine the exact details of the accident, or indeed if any further information is forthcoming.
The deceased activist began his career of protest in the early 1980s when he came out as openly gay and joined the rights group ACT UP, according to a New York Car Accident Lawyer. He was a common sight at community-board meetings, rallies, and hearings and was well-known to the New York political community.
The sudden death of a loved one by the negligent behavior of someone else is especially painful. Nothing can take away that pain, but a New York Car Accident Attorney can at least provide justice. The assistance of a New York Injury Lawyer can make sure the cause of the tragedy does not get away freely, without any sort of compensation for the harm that’s been done.

Continue reading "Dwarf Gay Activist Killed by Taxi – Nassau County Injury Lawyers Investigate" »

A local sheriff has lost his job while on medical leave, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The sheriff collected over $83,000 during the nine months he was on leave, while still showing up for work at local strip clubs as part of the security team. The sheriff claims that the city was looking for a reason to fire him after he had taken part in a discrimination lawsuit against the city that had been settled for half a million dollars in 2008.

According to a New York Injury Lawyer, the source of the sheriff’s injury was not released, but he was still able to frequent the night clubs. His attorney said that he was not at the club as an employee, but rather going recreationally, and that he was carrying his firearm because as a police officer he always carried it.

The sheriff’s appeal was recently tossed out of court, so he may not be able to fight his dismissal, although he remains true to his prior statement that he did nothing wrong and was fired only as retaliation for his past involvement in the discrimination lawsuit.
The former sheriff was also arrested for trespassing after he continued to show up to court after he had been dismissed, says the New York Injury Lawyer. He is also fighting those charges.

If you find yourself in a dispute with an employer, it is best to contact a New York Injury Attorney. Employment cases can be especially tricky, and the only way to ensure the best possible outcome is by enlisting the services of an experienced New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "Sheriff loses job for moonlighting while ‘injured’, says NY Injury Lawyer " »

A New Jersey family is mourning the loss of a daughter after a fatal accident while on
vacation. Four years ago, the family laid to rest one of their daughters who had been
killed in a rock climbing incident. Now, they are saying good-bye to yet another daughter
after a crocodile attacked and killed the young woman, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. The 25 year old Morristown art student was snorkeling at a resort in the
tropics of India when the animal struck suddenly, clamping down with its deadly jaws
and pulling her to her death. She was accompanied by a friend during the expedition off
Radhanagar Beach located on Havelock Island in Andaman. Her body was found washed
up on a nearby beach the following day. The friend reported to New York Personal Injury
Lawyers that the tragic ordeal was caught on video. The woman's sister, a 24 year old
school teacher, had been rock climbing in Washington state in 2006, when she
plummeted to her death. Relatives told New York Personal Injury Lawyers that the
parents are devastated to lose two precious daughters to such horrific events. It is
undetermined if there will be any criminal charges filed against the resort or other
persons regarding this incident, as it appears to just be an unfortunate accident caused
by nature. There was no indication to New York Personal Injury Lawyers if the attack
occurred in a public access area or in a restricted part of the beach.

New York Personal Injury Attorneys are there for families who have lost loved ones in an
unnecessary accident. If you or a family member has been affected by a tragedy, you
may have recompense available to you. Contact a New York Injury Attorney
today to find out how they can assist you.

Continue reading "New Jersey family suffers another loss, says Brooklyn Injury Lawyer " »

A multifamily home near Archer Street in Freeport burned down. It seems that an electrical fire started in the attic. It appears that no injuries were sustained but 11 residents were out of their home. The Red Cross provided motel rooms for 5 of the 11 residents. Four other residents were able to get lodging through their insurance and two others are staying with family. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, there seemed to be a good chance that negligence was a factor in the fire. Someone should have repaired the electrical problem which was the cause for this costly fire.

If you or someone you know was hurt in fire you may need assistance from a New York Injury Lawyer. Having the right advice in these situations is crucial. Without the proper legal advice you may not achieve the goals you set out to find.

Continue reading "Freeport home fire causes 11 to lose their home says a Queens Injury Lawyer" »