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A Ronkonkoma man died in a snowmobile accident and another is in critical condition. The accident took place near Brantingham shortly after midnight when the two men were on snowmobiles and hit several trees on the side of the road. A New York Injury Lawyer may be needed as the case is still under investigation.

State Troopers noted that the curve the men were trying to make wasn’t a difficult curve to get through on a snowmobile but that both men are believed to be drinking alcohol. Both men were however wearing helmets. One man struck a tree and died instantly and the other suffered a head injury and was then airlifted to St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. New York Injury Lawyers can help the family understand what may have happened as well as offer support if foul play is suspected.

Both men were riding Arctic Cat snowmobiles, one a 2002 model and the other a 2000 model. This is the second fatal snowmobile accident involving Long Island residents. A young lady from East Patchogue crashed into a tree while riding a snowmobil in southern Vermont on New Year’s Eve. Steve Bilkis and Associates can be reached at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW for an initial, free, no-obligation consultation.

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Two students at SUNY Farmingdale campus; located at 2350 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735; suffered injury after a garbage truck accidentally ran them over. Suffolk County Police state that a Jamaica Ash garbage truck had been backing up when he struck the students. Reports indicate the driver did not see them but stopped when he heard screaming. It was then he realized the accident occurred. One student suffered an immediate, fatal injury. The other was taken to Nassau University Medical Center; located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554. The student was treated for a fractured pelvis. The driver of the garbage truck was also taken to the hospital and treated for emotional distress. Suffolk County Police will not be pressing charges against the driver. There was no trace of drug possession at the scene.
If you or a family member has received an injury caused by some one else’s negligence you will need a New York Injury Lawyer. The office of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has experienced Personal Injury Lawyers that can handle all types of injury cases including car/truck accidents. Our firm has offices in Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County. We offer a free consultation with a New York Injury Lawyer from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to speak about your legal rights and let us help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

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New York City Police arrested Roger Smiley after he rear ended a car then sped away and struck a pedestrian on West Houston and Sixth Avenue. Police report Smiley had gotten into an accident with a truck driven by Brooklyn man and but did not stop. He then was speeding around the corner and struck down Hope Miller, of Elmhurst Queens. Police have not released the condition of the person in the first accident, but did state Miller suffered a fatal injury. Charges were pending against Smiley. There could be a DWI involved in this case.
If you or a family member suffers an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you need a knowledgeable New York Injury Lawyer to defend your rights. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping the New York residents get the compensation they deserve for their injuries. We have offices located in New York City, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk County. Our New York Injury Lawyers offer a free consultation to discuss your case at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to take advantage of this free opportunity.

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Anyone who has tried to apply for disability knows that not only is it time consuming and frustrating, the chances of actually receiving disability when first applying is practically naught. So, in many cases, workers who are applying for disability look for someone with experience in this area to help them. And, the criminal charges against a man who has been accused of operating a side business by guiding fellow employees on how to apply for benefits from their job were dismissed but came with a cost.

The Law Office of Steven Bilkis and Associates and its New York Injury Lawyers are available to lend advice to just such individuals. In this case, three remaining charges were dismissed because the man agreed to resign from his job as a budget analyst, pay a $1,500 fine, and file amended tax returns in addition to being prohibited from working as a public official again. Apparently this man was not only operating a side business to help employees skirt the technicalities of the disability application, he had not reported the money to the IRS that he was paid by the individuals.

This is generally considered a white-collar crime, however, this man is no stranger to the law. He was originally arrested two years ago on charges of misconduct and receiving reward for official misconduct. Both of these crimes are felonies. The man was lucky enough to have a Judge dismiss 48 of the 53 charges. The judge stated that although the moonlighting may have been unethical, it was not illegal. The remaining charges of petty larceny and offering a false instrument would be dismissed as well if the man abided by the terms. Obviously, the man was suspended from his job without pay after the arrest.
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A fire truck from Engine 275 was on its way to a call when it was involved in an accident with another car. The car it collided with was being driven by 25 year old Angela Johnson, Howard Beach NY. Johnson is the daughter of Linda Johnson, the pastor of Great Commission Church, 108-42 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica NY 11435. Reports indicate Johnson stopped at a stop sign then continued into the intersection. The fire truck had its sirens and lights on when it was coming down the street and tried to stop. Unfortunately, it crashed into the car. Firefighters pulled Johnson out of the car. She was rushed to Mary Immaculate Hospital; located at 15211 89th Ave # 1 Jamaica, NY 11432. Sadly, she suffered a fatal injury during the crash. Six Firefighters also sustained injury during the accident. They were all taken to Long Island Jewish Center; located at 27005 76th Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Two of the firefighters suffered serious injury. There was no evidence of drug possession and no charges were filed by authorities.

If you or a family member suffers an injury during a car accident, you will need a New York Injury Lawyer to help you with your case. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has caring New York Injury Lawyers ready to help you fight for the compensation you deserve for your injury. We have convenient office locations in Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Nassau and Suffolk County. We offer a free consultation with a New York Injury Lawyer from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to schedule your consultation and take advantage of this free opportunity.

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Two students at SUNY Farmingdale campus; located at 2350 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735; suffered injury after a garbage truck accidentally ran them over. Suffolk County Police state that a Jamaica Ash garbage truck had been backing up when he struck the students. Reports indicate the driver did not see them but stopped when he heard screaming. It was then he realized the accident occurred. One student suffered an immediate, fatal injury. The other was taken to Nassau University Medical Center; located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554. The student was treated for a fractured pelvis. The driver of the garbage truck was also taken to the hospital and treated for emotional distress. Suffolk County Police will not be pressing charges even for a misdemeanor against the driver.
If you or a family member has received an injury caused by some one else’s negligence you will need a New York Injury Lawyer. The office of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has experienced New York Injury Lawyers that can handle all types of injury cases including car/truck accidents. Our firm has offices in Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County. We offer a free consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to speak about your legal rights and let us help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

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A van holding ten people was driving on Route 347 in Suffolk County when it caused a serious accident. Route 347, which runs east to west, connects Hauppauge to Mount Sinai in Suffolk County, Long Island. The van was traveling west when it struck a bus that was turning into a parking lot in Nesconset, NY. The bus was empty except for the driver, who was unhurt at the time of the accident. All ten occupants of the van suffered various types of injury, including head injuries. They were taken to Stony Brook University; located at 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook NY 11790; and St. Catherine’s Hospital; located at 50 Route 25A, Smithtown NY 11787. Suffolk County Police report three of the passengers involved in the crash were listed in critical condition. There was no evidence of DWI at the scene of the accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you will need a New York Injury Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has New York Injury Lawyers who are experienced and can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. Let us help you with a car/ SUV accident, slip/ trip and fall or any situation where you received an injury. We have offices in Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Nassau and Suffolk County. Our Suffolk County Personal Injury Lawyers offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to utilize this free opportunity and discuss your legal options with a new York Injury Lawyer from our firm today.

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A boom truck was driving on the Whitestone Bridge when it somehow managed to hit a sign. A boom truck is a truck with an attached crane. It is possible the crane was still upright when the truck struck the sign, but Queens County Police are still investigating the accident. The truck struck a sign on the Queens side of the Whitestone Bridge, causing traffic to back up for miles on to the Whitestone Expressway. The driver and passenger of the truck both suffered injury during the accident. They were taken to New York Hospital of Queens; located at 56-45 Main Street Queens, New York, NY 11355 for treatment. Queens county Police report both received serious injury. Luckily, no other cars were involved in the accident.

There were no charges of DWI reported in this accident.

If you or your family member has suffered an injury caused by someone else, you will need an experienced New York Injury Lawyer to defend your rights. The law firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping Queens County residents receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries for more than a decade. We have offices conveniently located in Nassau, Suffolk, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Bronx and offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to discuss your case with a New York Injury Lawyer and learn what legal options you can choose.

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Nassau County Police had been driving north on Broadway when it was involved in a car accident. Reports state the police car had in lights flashing while the accident occurred, but do not state where the car was headed. The police car crashed into a Dodge Charger that had two people inside. The Charger was heading westbound. Both occupants of the Charger suffered injury, as did the two police officers involved in the crash. All four people were taken to Nassau County Medical Center for treatment on their injuries. Nassau County Medical Center is located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554. The passengers of the Charger both suffered head injury. One officer sustained injury to his leg, the other suffered injury to his head. The were no drugs involved and no charges of Drug Possession was brought by the authorities.
If you or a loved one suffers an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you will need a New York Injury Lawyer to defend your rights. The law office of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping the residents of Nassau County receive the compensation they deserve for the injury for more than a decade. We have offices located in Nassau, Suffolk, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens County. Out New York Injury Lawyers can help you with a car accident, slip and fall, or any mishap that leaves you with an injury. We offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to speak about your injury with a New York Injury Lawyer from our firm today.

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At Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have our New York Criminal Lawyers available in an Injury Law case, to help you get what you deserve.">New York Injury Lawyer. The Law Office of Steven Bilkis and Associates are available to help. And if that situation involves the loss of a child due to negligence on the part of a manufacture of baby products, definitely seek out attorneys who want to help. Basically, a young couple lost their son when the side of his crib detached and his head got stuck between the rail and the mattress. The 6 month old suffocated. The company’s responsible for manufacturing such baby items must be held accountable.

According the to the federal government, more than 4.2 million faulty cribs had been recalled from 2005 to 2008 and that ninety deaths were related to these cribs from 2003 to 2005. Crimes involving the innocence of a young child are simply difficult for anyone to tolerate. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to avoid these cribs.

Another couple that lost a child showed up in court and indicated that their hope is that a statewide ban on these cribs would also result in a federal ban on these cribs. The bottom line from the founder of Keeping Babies Safe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to crib safety is to bring attention to the potential hazards in the sleeping environment of babies.

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Luísa Pinho Sartori, a Brazil born student was killed on the New York State Thruway as she headed back to her campus at Duke University in North Carolina. The car she was riding in hit the back of another car. Although she was wearing a seat belt the injuries she endured caused her death. There was no evidence of DWI in this case. The 20 year old victim was at Duke studying for the fall semester. She was described as honest and passionate about life. She also aspired to work at the Amazon Rainforest.
If you or someone dear to you was a victim of a car accident you may need assistance form a New York Injury Lawyer. Here at Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have attorneys on standby ready to prepare your case. While many people can suffer serious injuries as the result of an accident, not every accident or injury results in a personal injury case. That is why it is important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer to differentiate an accountable personal injury case and to help you bring it forward.
The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates and its New York Injury Lawyers with convenient offices in the New York Metropolitan Area including New York City, can be of great assistance to you if you find yourself a defendant in a Personal Injury Action, not having legal represetation can be a bad idea. Call us today, at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation with one of our experienced Personal Injury Lawyers. A New York Injury Lawyer in our office is ready to stand by your side and strategize a defense for your case.

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Apparently after an altercation between the model athlete, pro-golfer Tiger Woods and his wife Elin he crashed his 2009 Cadillac Escalade into a fire hydrant and a neighbor’s tree as he pulled out of his driveway. He endured cuts to his upper and lower lip and was unconscious for a period of time he was transferred to a hospital via ambulance, where he was then released in good condition. There was no DWI involved in the incident.

If you or someone you know was injured due to a car accident you need to reach out to an experienced New York Injury Lawyer as soon as possible. A personal injury lawyer is necessary to help you bring out the best case possible.

Here at Stephen Bilkis & Associates we have New York Injury Lawyers on Standby ready to help you with your case. Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1800-NY-NY-LAW to set up an appointment to meet with on of our lawyers with our convenient offices in Westchester County, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Nassau County as well as Suffolk County we’re sure to be at your reach.

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