New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

One city sanitation worker was working with two others picking up trash when he was trapped between the truck and a retaining wall. New York Injury Lawyers report that police and medical personnel arrived on the scene f the accident and that the victim was rushed to the hospital. Doctors attempted to save the man’s life, however, the injuries were fatal.

New York Injury Lawyers may be needed as the man’s last words according to his co-workers was about his kids and his family. The firm of Steve Bilkis and Associates can be reached at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. The young man was only twenty-four when he was attempting to direct the driver of the garbage truck. Somehow he managed to get caught between the truck and the retaining wall thus suffering fatal injuries. No criminal charges have been filed associated with the accident but the investigation continues.

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A single-engine plane crashed leaving the instructor dead and the student severely injured. The aviation accident took place approximately one mile from the airport where the plane initially left. New York Injury Lawyers report that the aircraft apparently lost power after reaching approximately 300 feet. The plane was being piloted by an unidentified flight instructor somehow managed to touch down in traffic and then attempted to pull back up before striking a pine tree.

New York Injury Lawyers at the firm of Steve Bilkis and Associates can assist with an initial, free, no-obligation consultation. Apparently one motorist reported seeing the plane coming down and even thought that the plane at struck him. The driver apparently pulled over to help any victims in the plane crash prior to the authorities arriving.

The pilot’s injuries were reported as fatal on the scene and the student was transported to a local emergency room for treatment for life-threatening injuries. In addition to the two was a white terrier mix was reported to be in the plane at the time of the crash. New York Injury Lawyers can help the family’s sort out the details of the accident.

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Firefighters attempted to put out a place in a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex. The fire started shortly before 3:00 AM and before firefighters could get to the scene, heavy smoke and flames were billowing through the first floor. The flames quickly made a way to the second floor and the severity of the blaze was the reason for the second alarm. New York Injury Lawyers reported that one firefighter was injured in the blaze and three other residents were rescued from the second floor balcony of the complex.

The firm of Steve Bilkis and Associates can be reached for an initial, free no-obligation consultation in regard to the injuries sustained by this fire. The EMS crews reported that three residents were treated for smoke inhalation and that the firefighter apparently slipped and suffered an ankle injury while fighting the blaze.

New York Injury Lawyers report that five units of the apartment were destroyed in the complex fire and the Red Cross was providing nine residents with temporary shelter. New York Injury Lawyers report that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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The fire in a Bronx apartment building took 60 to 65 firefighters approximately half an hour to control. Two people were hospitalized with critical injuries from this fire. New York Injury Lawyers can be reached for an initial, free, no-obligation consultation.

Apparently a woman jumped from the building before the firefighters arrived and man was burned. Both were listed in critical conditions at Jacobi Medical Center. The firm of Steve Bilkis and Associates can be reached at 1-800-NY-NY-Law.

The cause of the fire is unknown but it did apparently start on the fifth floor in one apartment but authorities have yet to determine if the fire spread other parts of the building. A New York Injury Lawyer may be needed to help sort out the details in this near tragic fire.

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Judith Cohen and her husband were trying to board a Long Island Rail Road train (LIRR) in 2006 when Judith fell in a gap. The couple; who live in Commack, Suffolk County; where on the Huntington Station platform when Judith fell in a 9 ½” gap while boarding the train. The fall caused numerous injury. She suffered fractures to both her shoulder and knees. She had to have two surgeries and over a year over physical therapy. The injury she sustained was life altering. Susan Cohen’s leg is slightly shorter form the accident and she has to use a cane sometimes. She filed a lawsuit against the LIRR in New York County and was awarded $247,000.00 by a jury for her injury.
If you or a family member sustains an injury due to the negligence of another party, you will need a NewYork Injury Lawyer to help you defend your injury. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping the residents of Long Island with their injury cases for more than a decade. We have offices located in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn and New York City. Our New York 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 injury case. Let Stephen Bilkis & Associates help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury.

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A highly trained guard dog named Floyd Von Meierhof has allegedly attacked 40 year old Manhattan resident Lisa Cimino. The dog once belonged to Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, and was accused of attacking a personal assistant, flight attendant and a housekeeper. The pair got rid of the dog three years ago because of a civil lawsuit filed against them by one of their staff members who claimed to be attacked. After being trained in a K9 facility, Floyd made his way into the home of star NiCole Robinson and her husband Craig Snyder, who is a political consultant. Robinson is best known as the secretary “Margaret Hooper” from the television sitcom “West Wing”. Cimino has filed a lawsuit against them in Manhattan Supreme Court. Cimino alleges to have been bitten on both arms, forcing her to get a tetanus shot. She is now on antibiotics. The lawsuit also claims she has been traumatized from the attack. Reports do not indicate the amount of damages she is looking to receive.
If you or a family member suffers an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you will need a New York Injury Lawyer. The law office of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has high quality Personal Injury Lawyers that are ready to help you fight for the compensation you deserve for your injury. We have offices conveniently located in New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Suffolk and Nassau County. Our New York Injury Lawyers can help you with a car accident, SUV accident, slip & fall, or any incident where you suffer injury through no fault of your own. Call 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) to speak to a New York Injury Lawyer from our firm today.

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If you find yourself in a situation where you need a 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 New York Injury Lawyers with special interest. 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 and finding the right New York Injury Lawyer is essential.

According the to the federal government, more than 4.2 million faulty cribs had been recalled from 2005 to 2008 and ninety deaths were related to these cribs from 2003 to 2005. Injuries 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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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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