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Stork Craft Manufacturing of Canada has issued a recall on over 2 million cribs this week. The cribs were made in China, Canada and Indonesia and sold in US stores like Target, Costco and Wal-Mart. The prices ranged from $100-$400 and have been sold since 1993. The cribs that have been recalled have drop-sides, which is where one of the sides slides down to make it easier to access the child. The side though, can come loose or have parts go missing after a while. That creates a gap that a child can fall through. That gap has caused four infant fatalities which could call for a New York Criminal Lawyer to be involved. Stork Craft Manufacturing has also issued repair kits for those who want to keep their cribs. The kit will prevent the side from dropping down. Reports do not indicate if the families of the children have filed a lawsuit against Stork Manufacturing but Endangering the Welfare of a Child is not out of the question.
If your child or family member suffers an injury by no fault of their own, you will need an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer to help you with your case. The law offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates have been helping our clients defend their rights and get the compensation they deserve for their injury for more than a decade. Our offices are located in New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our New York Injury Lawyers offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to discuss your case and legal options.

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15 year old Alina Cerda is suing the city of Queens alleging that she busted her ankle due to her coach’s negligence. Coach Brown of Francis Lewis High School never taught Cerda how to slide. The suit was filed in Queens Supreme Court located on 8811 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, NY. She had six screws put in and a metal plate to fuse her ankle, which she broke as she slid on a muddy base during practice. The coach, Brown failed to instruct the girls how to slide properly. He let older players teach the new ones how to slide. Cerda is saddened by the fact that she can’t play. She is currently undergoing physical therapy but Cerda who has been playing since she was 7 was bummed about not being able to make the playoffs. It is not out of the question that a charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child could come into play in this case.
In terrible instances as this, family members may be in need of an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer. Personal Injury Lawyers offer legal help for those who have been injured or physically or psychologically harmed, because of negligence to another party. They are experienced in regards to this specific area of the law.
Here, at Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have some of New York’s best personal Injury Lawyers on stand-by ready to help you. Don’t hesitate to look for the help when it’s most necessary. As in this case it seems as though the cause of the accident was the High School’s coast failure to properly teach Cerda how to slide. A New York Injury Lawyer would gladly help you enforce and protect your legal rights.
Stephen Bilkis & Associates with its New York Injury Lawyers, has convenient locations throughout the New York Metropolitan area including Bronx, NY. Our Injury Attorneys can provide you with advice to guide you in situations where an injury resulted because of anothers negligence. Without a New York Injury Lawyer you may lose your precious rights which ultimately may cost you dearly.

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Kite fighting has become a popular “sport” in Queens County lately. It originated in South Asia and has made its way into American culture from movies and books. The fighters use kites that an abrasive wire line to try to cut the other fighters kite. These fights have been happening regularly in Flushing Meadows Corona Park; which is located in Flushing Meadows, NY. A stray kite had made its way to Flushing, NY where 12 year old Jared Koeloff was skateboarding down his street. The wire slashed his throat. The injury was so bad the boy had to get rushed to the hospital where he received almost 500 stitches to close the wound. He also lost 2 lymph nodes due to the incident. Queens County Police found the kite on the roof of the building. The report it had also 300 yards of glass encrusted wire attached. The wire is so sharp; it has to be reeled on a power drill instead of a normal kite reel. Koeloff’s family has filed a lawsuit against the city claiming the city knew these potentially dangerous fights have been going on and have not stopped them. The also claim the city failed to remove the hanging wire at the construction site that caused such injury to the young boy. Although there were severe injuries involved and other persons also involved, there have so far been no criminal charges filed in this case.
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 Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. 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.

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34 year old Minerva Peña, a health-care aide developed pain that was located in her lower back in spring of 2003. Peña claims that the pain flourished after a procedure that resulted in the removal of fibroids. Months later Peña had a sudden pain in her legs and lost temporary control of her bladder and bowels. She returned to her OB/GYN, Newsam where she complained that she had pain and urinary inconsistency. Newsam claimed that this could have been a neurogenic disorder of the bladder, where she prescribed some medication and made a follow-up appointment. After this Peña continued to have problems with her bladder, she was no longer able to urinate and retained large amounts of her urine. When she returned to her OB/GYN, Newsam performed a catheterization, which is the process of inserting a flexible, narrow tube into the urethra for the purpose of draining out any liquids that may be present. Newsam was able to drain 3,000 cubic centimeters of urine out of Peña’s body. Newsam sent Peña to St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, where she was hospitalized for “suspected” Upon the consultation of neurologist, Segan, it was determined that Peña did not have Cauda Equina Syndrome. An MRI was intended but the plaintiff suggested that her pain wouldn’t allow her to assume the position that the MRI required, therefore the MRI was postponed for a week later. The results of the MRI were that Peña did indeed have Cauda Equina Syndrome, the condition was then addressed through a surgical procedure, Peña will still experience permanent pain and dysfunction of her bladder and bowels. Therefore she filed a suit against Newsam, Segan, Colucci, St. Barnabas Hospital, and several of the clinics related to the hospital.

She claimed that the parties mentioned above failed to diagnose her condition in a timely manner. The plaintiff sought compensation for part and future pain and suffering. The plaintiff ultimately discontinued the claim against Colucci but proceeded against the remaining defendants. Prior to the start of the trial the parties negotiated and settled for 1.5 Million Dollars. Segan’s insurer contributed $1.15 Million, Newsam’s insurer contributed $250,000 and St. Barnabas Hospital’s insurer contributed $100,000. There were no criminal charges filed and usually in these cases that is not unusual.

Medical Malpractice is when professional negligence is acted or omitted by a health care provider where care provided causes injury or death to a patient. Such negligence includes and is not limited to an error in diagnosis, treatment, or illness management, if the doctors’ actions deviated from accepted standards of practice, or if the hospital has improper care or inadequate training, such as problems with medications or sanitation.

If you or someone you know is a victim of Medical Malpractice you need an aggressive and experienced Malpractice Lawyer by your side. Here, at Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have some of New York’s best Medical Malpractice Lawyers on stand-by ready to help you. Don’t hesitate to look for the help when it’s most necessary.

In terrible instances as this, family members may be in need of a New York Injury Lawyer that is experienced in this specific area of the law. Malpractice Lawyers offer legal help for those who have been injured or physically or psychologically harmed, because of negligence caused by a health care provider. As in this case it seems that the malpractice was caused because of the physicians’ failure to properly assess the situation not only with the treatments endured but also they failed to treat the plaintiff in a timely manner. A New York Injury Lawyer would gladly help you enforce and protect your legal rights.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates with its New York Malpractice Attorneys, has convenient locations throughout New York including Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island including Both Nassau and Suffolk County as well as Westchester County. Our Malpractice Attorneys can provide you with advice to guide you in situations where an injury resulted because of a physican’s negligence. Without the right New York attorney you may lose your precious rights which ultimately may cost you dearly.

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30 year old Emanuel Badger on May 1st 2002 went to a Bronx hospital claiming that he had a fever along with joint pain and a severe headache as well as shaking chills. It was also arbitrated that Badger has a rapid heart rate and some paresthesia of his fingers and hands. During his examination in the emergency room there were no blood or urine test taken. A diagnosis of “probable virus syndrome” was determined, later discharged with instructions to take Tylenol and to drink plenty of fluids, with a follow-up exam scheduled. After the performance of a blood test it was concluded that Badger had bacterial endocarditis which damaged his heart and arteries. Badger claims that he was a victim of malpractice due to the doctors’ failure to diagnose his condition in a timely manner.
If you or your loved one suffers an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you need a New York Injury Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping the residents of New York receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries for more than a decade. We have offices in Suffolk County and Nassau County as well as in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx. We offer a free consultation with a New York Injury Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW. Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity and to discuss your case with a New York Injury Lawyer.

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58 year old Linda Rizzo was a patient of Gideon Kay, DDS. In August of 2006 she learned that a fire occurred which destroyed the office as she was in the process of undergoing reconstructive dental care. She than received a letter stating that Kay was not planning on reopening the practice and that she needed to seek a new dentist. Rizzo was very unhappy with this news, stating that the dental work she underwent was not properly done and she had already paid for all the work in advance, which was not completed due to the fire. The injuries consisted of permanent injuries to her gums and jaw making it difficult for her to chew food, limiting her to strictly soft foods. She also claimed that her bite was misaligned and talking became very painful due to the fact that Kay’s restorative dentist’s inserted upper and lower bridges that did not fit properly further causing headaches, inflammation of her gums and shooting pains through her jaw. Rizzo filed a suit against Kay claiming that he never provided notice that his treatment would be terminated and contended that she was deserted in the midst of treatment. The jury did find Kay liable for Rizzo’s damages awarding her $490,000 for future medical cost, and past and future pain and suffering.Medical Malpractice is when professional negligence is acted or omitted by a health care provider where care provided causes injury or death to a patient. Such negligence includes and is not limited to an error in diagnosis, treatment, or illness management, if the doctors’ actions deviated from accepted standards of practice, or if the hospital has improper care or inadequate training, such as problems with medications or sanitation.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to someone else’s carelessness, you need a skilled NY Injury Lawyer on your side. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping Bronx County residents get the compensation they deserve for their injury. We have offices conveniently located in Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and in Nassau County and Suffolk County. We offer a free consultation with a New York Injury Attorney at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Let our Bronx County Accident Lawyers discuss your options with you.

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A Queens home is now being investigated after a tragic fire kills three. Several complaints were issued to the City building department between 1990 and 2009 stating that this home was crammed. The claims were unfounded and the inspectors claimed that there was no evidence of the conversion. The home was illegally subdivided into 4 single rooms along with two apartments. The residence was illegally subdivided. The fire flamed through the “illegal maze” on 65th Street at 42nd Avenue. 2 men were found dead and another was pronounced dead at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, located on 79-01 Broadway.
If you or a loved one is a victim or suffering from injuries due to someone else’s negligence you may need assistance from one of New York’s finest Personal Injury Lawyers. 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.
At Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have the best New York Injury Lawyers in the New York Metropolitan Area including New York City who 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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A die-rock band’s drummer died as he tried to evacuate an elevator in Brooklyn. As the young rocker attended a Williamsburg Fundraiser at 338 Berry Street in Brooklyn, New York called “The uniform project” aided to help children in India’s slums. Jerry Fuchs and another male were stuck in the elevator as it stopped a few feet above the 5th floor. They tried to leap 5 stories. Unfortunately Fuchs hooded sweater got caught on the elevator as he jumped. He was forced into a space under the elevator and was found in the elevator shaft. Fuchs was transported to Bellevue Hospital which is located on 1st Avenue and 27th Street in Manhattan, NY, where he was then pronounced dead. Fuchs was a drummer for punk bands !!! [Pronounced “chk, chk, chk”] and LCD Soundsystem.

When a person has a duty to act if that duty is breeched and it results in the injury of another it may be considered as a personal injury. If you or a loved one is hurt or suffering from injuries due to someone else’s negligence you may need assistance from 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 New York Injury Lawyer to differentiate an accountable personal injury case and to help you bring it forward.

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Roger Clemens who was formally known as a Yankee pitcher always battled through the many difficult situations he faced on the field and is not ready to give up the suit against his former trainer, Brian McNamee. McNamee accused Clemens of using Steroids [also known as performance enhancing drugs]. The motion will be filed on the 5th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals. Clemens accuses his former trainer of falsely claiming that he injected him with Steroids between 1998 and 2001, numerous times at his apartment in New York City. Most of the case was dismissed by United States District Court Judge Keith Ellison claming that he was coerced by the government to render information pertaining to Clemens’s drug use. The case was dismissed but Clemens may appeal. The defamation lawsuit will continue in New York. On the controversial side McNamee has filed a suit against Clemens alleging that he defamed him in attempt to ruin his reputation and inflicted emotional distress on his person. As of right now nothing has moved forward, and they are waiting the ruling from the appeals court.
If you or a loved one is a victim or suffering from injuries due to someone else’s negligence you may need assistance from one of our New York Injury Lawyers. 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 New York Injury Lawyer to differentiate an accountable personal injury case and to help you bring it forward.

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A Bronx, NY man was struck by a FDNY truck in 2001 when the fire tuck ran through a red light. The truck collided with a car that Carlos Morales was riding in, but kept going. The truck returned to the scene of the accident almost an hour later. Morales suffered an injury to his back. Reports do not indicate if the driver of the car sustained an injury as well. Morales filed a law suit against the FDNY in 2002 for one million dollars. Due to paperwork mishaps, the driver of the fire truck was never correctly identified. Morales settled the case for $275,000.00 in 2008.
If you or your family member has sustained an injury in a similar type of accident, you will need a New York Injury Lawyer. The Law Firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has New York Injury Lawyers that can help you handle your accident case and help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. Our offices are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Suffolk and Nassau County. Our New York Personal Injury Lawyers offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to take advantage of this free consultaion.

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The popular stroller company Maclaren has been forced to issue a recall on approximately one million strollers. Twelve children have had the fingertips amputated after getting their fingers caught in joints on the side of the strollers. The recall is for nine of the models that have been sold since 1999. Maclaren has not reported how recently the children suffered injury caused by their strollers. They have issued a protective piece that can be put on the stroller to protect children from suffering further accidents. Reports have not said whether the families of the children who suffered injury have filed a lawsuit against the Maclaren.
If your child or family member suffers an injury by no fault of their own, you will need an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer. The law offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates have been helping our clients defend their rights and get the compensation they deserve for their injury for more than a decade. Our offices are located in New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our New York Injury Lawyers offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to discuss your case and legal options.

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Charla Nash, the 56 year old woman who was viciously attacked by her friend’s pet chimpanzee has filed lawsuits against the chimp’s owner and the state of Connecticut. Nash was employed by the chimp’s owner Sandra Herold as a dispatcher for the towing company Herold owned. Herold had called Nash one day to have her come help and calm the chimp down. When Nash arrived, the chimp attacked her. Herold called the police and even tried to subdue him herself during the attack. Nash suffered numerous injury during the attack. The chimp clawed her face, resulting in the loss of her eyes and nose. Surgeons were able to rebuild her tongue, allowing her to speak. She also lost all of her fingers except her right thumb. The chimp tried to attack the police when they arrived on the scene and was shot. Nash has filed a $50 million dollar lawsuit against Herold and a $150 million dollar lawsuit against the state of Connecticut for failing to prevent the attack.
If you suffer an injury in New York caused by someone else’s negligence you will need a knowledgeable New York Injury Lawyer to defend your legal rights and help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has New York Personal Injury Lawyers ready to discuss your legal options with you. Our offices are located in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to speak to a New York Injury Lawyer from our firm today and take advantage of this free opportunity.

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A man and two New York City fire fighters sustained injury after the fire truck crashed into the car the man was driving. The fire truck was responding to a call when it flipped over onto another car. The accident occurred on 44th Street and 11th Avenue in New York, NY 10036. Another fire department responded to the call after the accident occurred. New York City Police have not released the names of those who suffered injury, but did disclose all parties involved were rushed to New York Hospital and treated for minor injury. Reports have not said what type of injury they suffered.
If you or your loved one suffers an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you need a New York Injury Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping the residents of New York receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries for more than a decade. We have offices in Suffolk County and Nassau County as well as in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx. We offer a free consultation with a New York Injury Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW. Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity and to discuss your case with a New York Injury Lawyer.

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