New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

A 33-year-old woman was driving herself and three other people home from a funeral when she lost control of her car and it overturned and crashed.
The woman was driving at a high rate of speed when she swerved to avoid a stopped vehicle. When she swerved, the car flipped and struck a tree and light pole. A mother and her son were trapped in the backseat and declared dead at the scene. The third passenger was not injured.
The driver was initially charged with a misdemeanor DUI, but when she appeared in Traffic Court, she was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated DWI involving a death. A New York Injury Lawyer reveals that the charges were upgraded after lab tests revealed her DNA was found on the driver’s side air bag; this proved she was at the wheel and drunk, which caused the death of two people. Her BAC was 0.17, more than twice the legal limit.
She admitted to detectives that she drank three and a half glasses of wine before she had gotten in the vehicle to drive her friend and son home. She also said that the mother had ‘hugged her’ which caused her to lose control.
Driving drunk is a decision this woman made and it resulted in the death of a close friend and her son. This completely preventable act has left its mark on this woman for the rest of her life. With motor vehicle accidents occurring daily that result in injury and death, the great majority of them involve alcohol. There is a reason why every state in the union has declared a legal limit of 0.08 BAC. Alcohol begins impairing mental and physical reactivity after the first drink, and at 0.08, a person has lost many of the faculties that make him or her a safe driver. The problems associated with drinking and driving are so severe that there are even initiatives raising money to place breathalyzers in bars to help patrons realize when they’ve had too much and should call a friend or a cab and avoid a DWI incident.

Continue reading "Upgraded Charges Possible after Fatality in Woman’s DUI Case" »

A 40-year-old woman remains in grave condition, on a respirator. She was the passenger in a car that jumped from a Queensboro Bridge ramp in April.
The victim sustained major head injuries in the accident. Her prognosis is grim and she is not expected to live much longer. The Volkswagen she was riding in jumped the curb in Queen Plaza South in Long Island City and smashed into the front of a store, police sources reported to NYC Injury Lawyers.
The store the vehicle hit had already suffered recent damage when another car crashed into not much more than a week before. A cab driver, who was walking in the area at the time, was killed.
As for the driver of the Volkswagen, the 39-year-old man lost his arm and was taken to Bellevue Hospital. After the accident, he was charged with driving without a license.
The woman is still considered to be in critical condition at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell.
A number of elected officials, including a state senator will meet at the site of the two crashes to implore the city’s Transportation Department to investigate the area’s street design and improve traffic safety so such accidents will never happen again.
There are many accidents in the United States every day, just in the New York City area alone. Sadly, many of them happen because of someone else’s negligence. A dangerous ramp at a well-trafficked area causing two terrible crashes is a clear sign that someone did something wrong. It may even be a case for someone calling a NYC Injury Lawyer to make sure one or more of the victims is properly compensated – or in some cases, the families of the victims. These accidents, whether they cause injury or death, can often have costs that run higher than most families can afford. Families facing such expenses need compensation, just as those that caused the accident should pay for the pain and suffering they have caused. This is exactly what a NYC Injury Lawyer is there to provide.

Continue reading "Queens Crash Victim Continues Struggle for Life" »

Football legend Brett Favre has come under scrutiny once again as reports of inappropriate behavior in the form of sexually explicit text messages, affectionately known as sexting, have been alleged, states a New York Injury Lawyer. Two massage therapists that worked with Favre during his time with the New York Jets in 2008 have alleged that he attempted to schedule a threesome with the women via text messages. 

According to reports, the texts were not appreciated and were sexually inappropriate. The football hero has come under scrutiny before, after having been investigated and fined over $50,000 for sending lascivious texts that included pictures of his penis to another woman who did not appreciate them. The women who are bringing the suit to light tried unsuccessfully to get some kind of solace or closure from the NFL when their discomfort was brought to light. They allege that a lawsuit seems to be the only way that their claims would be taken seriously. 

Inappropriate behavior on the part of celebrities and sports heroes can have a deleterious effect on the reputation of all involved, explains the New York Injury Lawyer. Why anyone in the limelight would participate in something that could hurt other people and blemish their public standing is not really understood. Scandalous behavior that hurts another is inappropriate no matter who is engaging in it. In the case of Brett Favre, his millions of loyal fans are now getting a good look at what kind of individual he is showing himself to be.



Continue reading "No happy ending in sight for Brett Favre sexting scandal, reports New York Injury Lawyer
" »

Spread out over two boroughs, Brooklyn and the Bronx, eight men were wounded by gunfire in the same three hour period, leaving four in the hospital, police sources told NY City Injury Attorneys. There were four shootings in total.
First there was an incident that happened at 4:20 p.m. on Utica Avenue, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Police discovered that two men, aged 34 and 32, were taken to Kings County Hospital after being shot by an unknown assailant. They were said to be in stable condition. Two other men were shot in that first incident. They were capable of transporting themselves to Brookdale University Hospital. Like the men before them, they were considered to be in stable condition.
The second shooting occurred in the Bronx, about 45 minutes later, on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. He was taken to Jacobi Medical Center to be treated and listed in stable condition. Two suspects were seen fleeing the scene in that shooting.
The third incident occurred on Rockaway Avenue, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Yet another man was shot, in the leg, at about 6 p.m., less than an hour after the second shooting. As with some of the first victims, he ended up in Brookdale University Hospital, where he was considered to be in stable condition
The final shootings happened a dozen blocks away on Throop Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant about 45 minutes later. A 17-year-old was shot in the back, while another sustained gunshot wounds of an unspecified nature. They were transported to Kings County Hospital, where their wounds were not deemed to threaten their lives.
Police still have not arrested anyone for any of these shootings. They have no further information on all the gunfire that happened that day, nor do they know if any of them were linked together in any way. Whatever the real circumstances and motivations might be, NY City Injury Attorneys will remain on the case until everything is cleared up.

Continue reading "8 Shot Over Three Hour Period in Bronx and Brooklyn" »

A 27-year-old driver ran his car into the back of one vehicle on the morning of April 6, 2011, on a freeway in Riverside, California. He then went on to drive the wrong way down the expressway until he was stopped – by colliding head-on with another car, according to California Highway Patrol officials.
The driver was severely hurt and trapped in the wreckage of his vehicle until emergency crews could free him and transport him to a medical facility. Investigators are looking to arraign him on drunken driving charges once he sufficiently recovers.
It all happened starting at 1:59 in the morning while the driver was heading south down I-215, driving his 2007 Corvette at somewhere between 90 and 100 miles per hour, police sources told New York Injury Law Offices. He first hit the back of a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was driven by a 63-year-old man.
“Following this collision, [the driver] drove… (the) wrong-way northbound on southbound I-215 where he collided head-on with [a 23-year-old woman from Riverside, California]’s 2007 Toyota Corolla,” California police said to New York Injury Law Offices.
Both the 63-year-old man and the 23-year-old woman were taken to Riverside Community Hospital, suffering from only minor injuries, investigators confirmed. They had a much better outcome than the possibly drunken driver.
Though matters may have turned out well enough for the two who were harmed by the drunk driver, they still have to deal with damage to their cars, which insurance may not completely cover. There may also minor hospital bills – which are not so minor, considering the expense of even simple medical matters. What all this adds up to is that they may need legal representation fast, and the only kind that should do is the high quality legal counsel.
There is no reason anyone should ever suffer an accident that was no fault of their own and leave it behind without any compensation whatsoever. The cause of the accident needs to pay for it and those harmed by the accident deserve compensation.

Continue reading "DUI May Be Cause of Back-to-Back Crashes in Riverside, California" »

A member of the crew of the cruise ship Crystal Symphony was airlifted to a hospital in La Jolla recently, after suffering serious eye injuries, tells a New York Injury Lawyer. It is uncertain what happened to the man to cause the injuries, but sources say that after ships physicians had conferred with the US Coast Guard, it was decided by a Coast Guard physician that in the interest of saving the man’s eyesight, a helicopter transport was necessary. 

Reports obtained by the New York Injury Lawyer said that a medevac helicopter lifted off from San Diego, in addition to an HC-103 Hercules airplane for support purposes. The helicopter reached the cruise ship, which was about 250 miles off the coast of San Diego and hoisted the injured man into the helicopter, where he was transported to Scripps Memorial Hospital. 

The authorities were unaware of the man’s status or what caused the injury. At this time there is no reason to suspect negligence or foul play, but investigation into the incident is underway and results are pending. By all accounts, it seems as if the emergency personnel on board the ship and the Coast Guard worked quickly and with efficiency in getting the man the medical attention that he needed. 

When someone is seriously injured on a cruise ship that is out to sea, there are well trained staff on hand and communication systems in place to handle an emergency, especially since cruise ships carry hundreds of passengers at a time. That fact should make all passengers feel safer.

If you have been injured while on vacation or traveling, contact a New York Injury Attorney now to find out if you have a case. If negligence on the part of an individual or company was involved, chances are good that a New York Injury Attorney can get you a settlement.

Continue reading "Cruise ship crew member airlifted to hospital after sustaining injuries, reports NYC Injury Lawyer" »

A man whose drunken driving caused the death of another man, a father and husband, has been arraigned on charges of manslaughter, sources told N York Injury Lawyers. A six-count Suffolk grand indictment charged the driver with being under the influence of intoxicants when the fatal accident occurred.
The suspect, a 53-year-old man, pleaded not guilty in Suffolk County Court, Riverhead. The judge ordered him held on $500,000 bond or $250,000 in cash.
On December 17, 2010, the suspect drove his vehicle, a 2002 Lincoln Navigator, over the yellow divider line on Montauk Highway, near Old South Country Road in Brookhaven. The suspect’s Navigator ran into a van driven by a 43-year-old man, married and the father of three children. The man driving the van was announced dead on the scene.
The suspect’s blood-alcohol level was .11, a spokesman for the Suffolk District Attorney said to N York Criminal Lawyers, which is .03 points higher than the legal limit.
In the meantime, the suspect’s attorney is looking for ways to mitigate the charges. He is not sure if manslaughter is entirely appropriate and may even be seeking a lesser charge, claiming the tragedy goes both ways.
“We’re early in the process of investigation,” the attorney said. “Certainly it’s a tragedy. He’s incarcerated and this gentleman lost his life.”
This isn’t the first time the suspect has been in trouble. He has been arrested for a number of misdemeanors over the last 22 years, including some related to drugs.
N York Injury Lawyers are there to step into the gap when criminal charges don’t seem to be enough. Some losses can never be regained; especially the loss of a loved one, but that does not reduce the need for justice in such cases. The perpetrator may escape under the legal process, perhaps due to a technicality or some other issue, but thankfully there are N York Injury Lawyers who are ready to help out and make sure those who harm a family will be required to pay some measure of compensation to those who suffered loss.

Continue reading "Manslaughter Charges Leveled Against Drunk Driver" »

A drunk driver hit a parked police car sitting on the side of the road on Interstate 93 outside of Boston, Massachusetts. The state trooper had stopped another motorist and may have been issuing a ticket or giving a warning at the time of the accident. A NY Injury Lawyer claims the trooper was injured when the drunk driver forced the police car forward. The trooper was taken to a nearby hospital with leg injuries. While these injuries were not life threatening, it is unclear at this time when the officer will be able to return to work.
The driver is being charged with multiple offences including driving under the influence, failure to move lanes for an emergency vehicle and operating to endanger. While it is unknown if the driver will receive prison time, heavy fines or a combination of both, the driver has been taken into custody.
This is one of at least 12 vehicular accidents involving police personnel to take place on Massachusetts highways in the past 15 months. Police officials are investigating the increase in these accidents to determine the best ways to prevent future incidents. Other accidents involved motorists driving while intoxicated, motorists crossing lanes illegally or motorists not watching while operating their vehicle. Some drivers have been found guilty of speeding or driving irresponsibly.
Police officials may have to increase patrols to stop those driving while impaired before they cause an accident. Or they may have to increase safety checkpoints to ensure drivers are driving safely. Gathering as much information as possible is necessary to determine the best course of action. It is unknown if the police officer's patrol car was equipped with cameras to record accidents like this one. A Manhattan Injury Attorney has stated that recordings of accidents may also help police officials reduce the number of accidents involving police officers and state troopers when they are on the highways trying to keep people safe.
It is unknown when the state trooper will be released from the hospital. He may have to receive out-patient care which could include physical therapy. He may also have to remain at a desk until his injuries have fully healed.

Continue reading "Massachusetts State Trooper Injured in Drunk Driving Accident" »

A 39-year old Florida woman has been indicted by a grand jury after killing a 60-year old woman in 2009. The woman was driving while under the influence of alcohol when she hit a car carrying five people and the driver. The 60-year old was driving the vehicle and was wearing a seatbelt. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The passengers were taken and released from the hospital with a variety of injuries. The woman who caused the accident was flown to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
The woman, driving a Chevrolet truck crossed the center lane on the highway and hit the other woman's Ford SUV. Police later discovered that the woman had been drinking. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, she now faces a felony charge for driving under the influence and causing a death and two other felony charges for driving under the influence and causing great bodily injury. Depending on how the trial goes, the woman faces multiple years in jail, fines and other penalties.
Currently, the woman is being held in a local detention center until her trial. After that, she may be sent to a state women's detention center, suggests a New York Injury Lawyer. The accident happened on August 1, 2009 around 9:30pm on S.C. 917 North. It is unknown where the woman was going at the time of the accident. After being released from the hospital, the woman left South Carolina and was later arrested in Florida.
It is unknown at this time if the deceased woman's family plans to file a civil suit against the other woman. Civil suits are typically filed separately from lawsuits brought against an accused person by the state.
It is unclear at this time if the woman has expressed any remorse for her actions and if she will seek leniency from the judge hearing her case. The woman was intoxicated at the time and may have been under the influence of other substances as well. More evidence will be discussed during the woman's trial. It is now up to a jury to determine the maximum sentence the woman should serve for her crimes.

Continue reading "Florida Woman Indicted by Grand Jury for Death of another Woman" »

A popular Manhattan hamburger vending company had a tragic setback when the truck the business is based out of exploded suddenly on West Side Highway, sources told NYC Injury Attorneys. The two men inside were seriously injured.
The men were driving their truck south on West Street, from midtown where they had been serving lunch. One of the propane tanks exploded at around 3:15 p.m., officials and witnesses recalled.
“Black smoke started pouring out of the roof, then yellow flames,” said a 43-year-old witness from the Bronx. He works near the site of the accident as a superintendent.
“Boom – it blew the roof off. Everyone was hysterical. We thought it was a bomb.”
The truck pulled over onto the median and the two men were able to get out of the truck.
“They were on fire,” the superintendent said. “They got out and sat on the sidewalk. They were in shock.
The 21-year-old owner of the truck and his employee, the victims in the explosion, were both taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell. Their burns were deemed to be serious but nonlife-threatening, officials and family members said.
The truck was on its way to Tribeca, where they were scheduled to serve burgers at 4 p.m. Accidents happen all the time and sometimes they are severe enough to change lives forever. Such accidents mean a change in lifestyle, usually the loss of a job, which can mean the loss of medical insurance – catastrophe for a family. NYC Injury Attorneys are there to help in such cases, as well as those that are not so life-changing.
Major or minor, an accident that injures someone else should be allow for compensation, whether for medical bills or just for pain and suffering. At the very least, the cause of the accident should not be allowed to get away with it. A lawsuit is a good deterrent for making sure the same thing does not happen to anyone else. In the end, the goal is justice.

Continue reading "Tragic Explosion Injures Two in Manhattan" »

Hartford-based Conning recently released a report stating the unpredictable business of medical malpractice insurance will continue its trends of lower profits and will face expansive changes in the age of federal health care reform.
The trends ahead have been forecast very differently than in the past largely due to several components to the new health care reform including required electronic records by 2012, demands on health care workers to provide more efficient service and a mandatory addition of 32 million people who weren’t eligible for insurance before or just didn’t have it, explained New York Injury Lawyers.
Prior to this, costs for medical-malpractice insurance stopped increasing in 2006 after reaching an all time low in 2001. Rates were actually cut by insurers in 2008 and continually went down through the third quarter of 2010.
"There has been a rise in acquisition activity and pricing competition in the last three years," said Jeffrey Thompson, vice president of insurance research and publications at Conning.
New York Injury Lawyers predict that mergers and acquisitions will continue to increase in the next five years much like they have been the last half of this decade.
In the end the report predicts insurers will pay higher losses in claims due to tort-reform laws which limit payouts in malpractice lawsuits, a growing shortage will increase the role and liability of nurse practitioners in providing care; and electronic medical records could possibly give lawyers access to more information that could be used in a lawsuit.

Continue reading "Recent report predicts continued lower profits for malpractice insurance, according to New York City Injury Lawyers" »

A man from Florida says a company in Spring, Texas, along with two other businesses, should claim responsibility for injuries he allegedly suffered while working aboard a ship.
The plaintiff filed a complaint under the Jones Act on April 1st, 2011 in Harris County District Court against the three companies he holds responsible.
According to the plaintiff, back in May 2010, he was working as a second captain aboard a ship owned by the defendants. The plaintiff, a man from Marathon, Florida, says he was ordered to throw a 6-inch hawser without help from anyone else, sources told NY City Injury Lawyers.
A hawser is a heavy rope used for towing or for mooring ships. The plaintiff claims the hawser did not have a heaving line. He further explained, a coworker allowed the hawser to slip into the water, soaking the line.
The wet hawser caused the plaintiff a great deal of injury to his shoulder, he described to NY City Injury Lawyers. According to him, the injury was due to unsafe and unseaworthy conditions on the ship on which he served.
The plaintiff claims the defendants have to pay for his medical care, maintenance income, and lost wages, but they claim they owe him nothing of the kind. The plaintiff would also like to be awarded damages for mental anguish, medical costs, physical impairment and distress, and physical pain and suffering.
It has been learned that the injured man is demanding a jury trial and has already secured the services of an attorney to press his case.
A work injury does more than just physical damage. It causes financial damage and sometimes even emotional stress and anguish, depending up on the nature of the accident. Whatever the case may be, if conditions at work caused an accident than the injured worker is entitled to compensation of some kind. When the employer protests the need for compensation, then it’s time for someone like a NY City Injury Lawyer to get involved to make sure the rights of the injured are fully upheld.

Continue reading "A Florida Man Files Claim Against Texas Company" »

A Baltimore doctor is being accused by the federal government for fraudulently billing the government for several thousands of dollars, a New York Injury Attorney learned. The government alleges that between 2002 and 209 the doctor performed multiple laser eye surgeries that were medically unnecessary and then billed Medicare and Medicaid by falsifying the documentation.
Unfortunately, the fraud is not victimless; sources told the New York Injury Lawyer. The accused doctor allegedly performed multiple Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty, or ALT, procedures on one female patient, which reportedly led to blindness in her right eye. According to sources, the woman should have been received a completely different procedure from a different medical professional.
The Ophthalmologist is not the only Baltimore area doctor that is facing multiple lawsuits, claims a New York Injury Firm. Although the federal government has yet to file a lawsuit against the other doctor, he faces scores of lawsuits, and his medical license is currently under review with the potential of losing it altogether. This doctor is accused of placing medically unnecessary stents into patients. The hospital the doctor used to practice is being forced to repay a portion of a medical settlement for its part in billing for the doctor’s procedures. It is currently not available as to how the repayment of more than $22 million is divided between the doctor and the hospital. There is also a second Maryland doctor who has been charged with placing unnecessary stents into patients. Reports say that his trial is in July.
As part of the government’s policy, they are seeking damages for the overbilled amounts. They are seeking triple the amount of the original billed amount, plus potential penalties of $11,000 per false claim. There are also other unspecified items that the government can seek to recover as well.
The particular laser procedure the doctor is alleged to have performed unnecessarily on his patients is only intended to be used on certain patients that have certain diagnoses, and is not supposed to be used more than twice on the same patient. The lawsuit alleges that the Ophthalmologist performed the procedure on the same patient more than twice and on each eye.
The papers were filed with the court on March 11, and a trial date has not been set as of this writing. The doctor’s medical license remains in good standing with the State of Maryland at this time.

Continue reading "Federal Government Sues Ophthalmologist for Fraud " »

The plane carrying First Lady Michelle Obama and the vice president’s wife, Jill Biden, was forced to abort its landing when air traffic controllers allowed it to come too close to a military cargo plane. An investigation is currently underway to determine why the controllers allowed this to happen.
The two ladies of the Oval Office were returning from making several appearances throughout New York when their plane, given the moniker Executive One Foxtrot, flew to within three miles of a military cargo plane. The usual and necessary separation is five miles which is required because of the turbulence that is generated by large planes like the military C-17. Two miniature, horizontal tornadoes stream off the aircraft and will seriously disrupt planes caught in their wake. Had Executive One Foxtrot been a smaller plane, it would have easily been upset.
Obama’s plane was ordered to do standard S-turns to create an appropriate distance. Even after generating more distance between the two, the plane was still told to abort the landing and circle the airport. This was done merely as a precautionary maneuver to give the C-17 adequate time to clear the runway. The eventual landing was safely executed at Joint Base Andrews.
A NY Injury Lawyer purports that there is currently no need to fear flying, but it is evident that this event has stirred up anxieties and rekindled interest in several recent mishaps concerning these sky watchers. At least five air traffic controllers have been caught asleep on the job in the last two months. This has spurred the federal government to negotiate with the controllers’ union to change the way they are scheduled to work. The widespread fatigue issue must be dealt with and the appropriate authorities are taking steps o improve the situation, including an extra hour of rest and mandating that they can’t work a three-day weekend.
While there were no injuries in this case, one New York Injury Lawyer expects that unless air traffic controllers return to higher standards of operation, there will be at some time in the future. How much injury – or even casualty – is inflicted is incalculable. “Guiding planes full of people in and out of airports is serious business… we will continue to suspend controllers and doing investigations until we put a stop to this,” the Transportation Secretary confirmed.

Continue reading "First Lady’s Plane Aborts Landing – No Injuries" »

A man accused of murdering a Yale doctor in cold blood at point blank range still blames a Brooklyn hospital for his actions. The accused, a former physician at the hospital, claims that he had gone to superiors at the hospital months before he broke down and shot the man, trying to resolve disputes before they got out of control. 

A NY City Injury Lawyer reports that the accused killer claims that he was harassed by the Yale doctor, stating that the man threatened to stab him in the eye with a ball point pen at one point. The hospital eventually fired the man accused of the murder of the Yale doctor, which the man claims destroyed his career, wrecked his son’s education and sent the man spiraling down into depression and mental instability. 

Now, the man is charged with the brutal killing, which occurred in front of the victims wife and three year old son. Even so, he is prepared to take his fight with the hospital to court, provided that he is found competent enough to stand trial. There was no comment from officials at the Brooklyn hospital where the two physicians worked. 

Interestingly enough, reports the New York Injury Lawyer, the man accused of murdering the Yale doctor is attempting to file a civil suit against the hospital, however the civil lawyer that was assigned to the case no longer wishes to represent the accused in the case. The man accused of the killing said that he plans to represent himself in the case, but a judge has decided that until such time as the accused is found competent to do such a thing, the criminal case against him will take precedence over any civil case that may arise. 



Continue reading "Man claims Brooklyn hospital responsible for driving him to murder," »


Watching television seems like a relatively safe way to pass the time but even that can have its unexpected consequences. One minute you are laughing at a one liner and the next minute you could be hit with flying debris from the car that just crashed into your living room. Such was the case when a Boston woman who had been drinking allegedly smashed her car into the side of a neighborhood home. 

The woman behind the wheel of the vehicle, explained the Manhattan Injury Lawyer, had apparently exceeded the legal limit for alcohol in her bloodstream and was seen by witnesses before the crash as driving erratically. Apparently she lost control of her car, popped the curb and careened her Lincoln sedan straight through the wall of a residence, causing shock, surprise and a few minor injuries to the resident who happened to be sitting there. 

Reports obtained by the New York Injury Lawyer said that the driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries and released shortly thereafter, and she has now been charged with DWI, operating a motor vehicle to endanger and violation of marked lanes. 

The injuries could have been much worse resulting in hospitalization and even death. In this instance, both the driver of the vehicle and the resident of the home that was trashed were both very lucky that no one was seriously hurt. 

If you have been hurt or maimed in an accident, you do have rights.

Continue reading "Drunk woman crashes car into house

" »

A 67-year old woman and former school principal, who was severely injured while shopping for homes, recently lost her fight with a jury to receive $3 million in a lawsuit against a homeowner and a realtor, reports a N York Injury Lawyer.
While the senior citizen was touring a home she fell through an attic of a ranch-style home down to the hard, kitchen floor breaking her pelvis, losing consciousness, cracking her rib, injuring her knee and fracturing parts of the vertebrae in her back.
She said that she sued because she was unable to walk for three months, lost her job for missing too much work, and incurred very high medical bills all because of the fall. She claims that the house was not properly inspected for potential buyers and was dangerous to walk through.
The homeowner and realtor contested that she walked upstairs to look at the “bonus room” in the attic and further investigated to look at the air conditioning unit. Right near that unit is where she fell through. There was apparently a portion of the floor that was uncovered and in the jury’s opinion, as well as the homeowner’s and realtor’s opinions, it should have been obvious to the woman that it was dangerous there.
The woman’s attorneys tried to sue the defendants for $3 million for medical expenses, economic damages and pain and suffering but the evidence wasn’t enough, according to NYC Injury lawyers. The defendant's lawyers were unavailable for comment but some speculate there will be an appeal.
Incurring injuries due to negligence or situations out of your control can be difficult to prove. New York Injury Attorneys are here to help and argue your side. New York Injury Attorneys will look at all evidence and do our best to make sure you are compensated fairly.

Continue reading "Former principal denied $3 million in lawsuit" »

Last December, a 30 year old man was killed when his vehicle, a Saturn coupe, was struck by a police patrol car en route to a call of shots fired in the vicinity. The man was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the hospital after the accident, says a N York Injury Lawyer. 

According to reports, the police car was traveling without lights and sirens in a speed zone of 40 mph. The patrol car is said to have been exceeding the speed limit in order to make it to the call and was following procedure. The family of the man who dies filed a negligence claim. 

Reports obtained by the New York City Injury Lawyer state that the family of the deceased man has agreed to the $300,000 settlement and the city is willing to pay it even though they insist that paying the fine is not the same as assuming liability for the accident. The reasoning is that the time and expense involved in fighting the case would be more expensive overall than the settlement that was reached. 

The officer that was driving the patrol car that struck the Saturn and killed the man is still on active duty in Wichita, though he is no longer patrolling the streets at this time. He is scheduled to go on trial sometime in January for vehicular manslaughter, which would be a misdemeanor charge.

Continue reading "City of Wichita agrees to pay $300,000 to family of man killed in police collision, claims New York Injury Lawyer
" »

Most states have adopted .08 as the point at which blood alcohol content is considered illegal if you are driving. Anything in excess of .08% is considered highly dangerous and is grounds for a DWI or an arrest. Someone should have told one Florida man about this legal limit before he got behind the wheel and was pulled over, blowing a whopping .25 on his breathalyzer test after he hit a bicyclist and another car with his vehicle. 

According to reports obtained by the NYC Injury Lawyer, the man hit the bumper of a car while driving and did not stop. The driver of the car followed the man and called police. When police arrived, the man, who was obviously inebriated, admitted to drinking two pitchers of beer, a six pack and several shots before getting behind the wheel. He also admitted that he thought he might have hit someone on a bicycle but he wasn't sure, since he was drunk. 

The New York Injury Lawyer cited that indeed someone did call the police saying that they had been struck by a moving vehicle while they were on a bicycle, but that person refused to press charges, citing that they were drunk and tired themselves and did not think that it was worth pursuing, since no injuries were sustained in the hit and run. 

The driver of the vehicle was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, but so far no other action has been taken and no other charges have been filed against him. Luckily, everyone involved in this incident walked away without injury.

Continue reading "Florida man hits car and bicyclist while driving under the influence, reported by New York Injury Lawyer
" »

A 36-year old man allegedly crashed into a police car while pulling out of a local bar, according to NY City Injury Lawyers.
The man allegedly pulled out of the bar parking lot and crashed hard enough into the 23-year-old police officer’s car that both cars spun out of control and into the opposite side of the street.
Neither man was injured in the crash but both were taken to the hospital for brief observation, explained New York Injury Lawyers.
The 36-year-old man was arrested later and will face charges of driving under the influence as well as causing significant property damage to both the police officer’s car and road signs where they crashed.
The front right side of the man’s car hit the driver’s side door of the police car before the cars began spinning out of control.
Immediately following the accident, the accused man allegedly refused a Breathalyzer test as well as a field sobriety test but reports speculate his blood alcohol level was tested that night, which led to the DWI charges.
According to police records, this is the first time the man has been involved in an alcohol-related incident. His family was unavailable for comment.
The police officer involved has only recently started his career on the force and was just doing his rounds that night when the accident occurred. He was driving north in the median of the road when he was unexpectedly hit. Paramedics said he was lucky to have escaped injury. The officer was unavailable for comment.

Continue reading "Drunk driver allegedly crashed into police car, said NY City Injury Lawyers" »

A former local county employee was victorious recently in a lawsuit that correctly accused a county commissioner of posting something inappropriate on the Internet defaming his character.
Court reports and documents reported that the county commissioner accused of the posting was ordered by the jury to pay the employee nearly $4,000 in compensatory damages and nearly $1,500 in punitive damages. New York Injury Lawyers reported that the jury deliberated for less than 30 minutes.
The plaintiff claimed the county commissioner sent out harsh words of criticism about his job performance on a local electronic mailing list, which was viewed by thousands of users and he was humiliated.
The plaintiff was seeking nearly $80,000 in damages but was only able to get the $5,500 due to the nature of the case and the fact that he didn’t lose his job or his reputation completely over the annoying matter.
With the use of social networks, electronic communication and the Internet, it is more and more difficult to defame somebody’s character without paying a price according to technology experts.
“Electronic print is forever – you can’t erase it,” one source said and added. “Even 20 years ago, people weren’t using the Internet and electronic communication the way they are now. People just weren’t in trouble for this sort of thing as much because they were talking quietly among themselves on the phone and not typing it in for the world to see.”
The county commissioner said she is relieved the case is over and hopes to move on.

Continue reading "County Employee Wins Lawsuit for defamation of character" »

A 32-year-old man has committed nearly the same crime this past weekend as he did in 1999. The arrest led to imprisonment and no driver’s license for several years. The suspect’s drunk driving back then led to the death of a 10-year-old girl. He was arrested this past weekend for driving drunk again, New York Injury Lawyers stated.

“He hasn't learned anything in all these years," said the grieving 49-year old father, whose daughter died in the 1999 accident. According to police reports, the man’s crash killed only the 10-year old girl in 1999 and the rest of the family was spared.

The suspect allegedly crashed onto the lawn of a local resident this past weekend and was found slumped over the steering wheel with the car still running and a half of a bottle of vodka sitting near him. He sustained only minor injuries at the scene according to police and required no hospitalization.

Neighbors called the police immediately when they saw the car on the lawn, according to New York City Injury Lawyers. Police then brought the suspect into custody where he was charged with driving while intoxicated for the second time. Family members declined to comment about the history of the suspect in these cases.

The man was held on $50,000 for bail and spent several days in jail according to local authorities. Police were unavailable for comment but from the looks of the reports, it is likely the suspect will serve another prison term.

Continue reading "Drunken Driver arrested again after serving prison term, New York City Injury Lawyers Report" »

A huge wave struck the Aegean Angel, a US Coast Guard ship floating 150 miles off of the island of Bermuda. The wave came swiftly and suddenly as the ship’s Captain and an engineer were on deck to check the ships condition after severe weather had done some damage. 

According to reports obtained by the NYC Injury Lawyer, both the ship’s Captain and the engineer were immediately killed by the massive wall of water and a Deputy Captain was injured. The US Coast Guard airlifted the injured man to a hospital in Bermuda via helicopter, where he was later reported to be in stable condition and awaiting the arrival of his father. 

It was explained to the New York Injury Lawyer that the Deputy Captain had sustained serious injuries to the neck, face and chest, but that he was expected to make a full recovery. Services for the Captain and the engineer who were tragically killed were in the planning stages at the time of the report. 

Reports stated that the situation was handled with expediency and valor in the case of the injured man, and there was much sorrow expressed in regards to the unexpected death of the two men on board the ship who lost their lives. Such tragic natural occurrences cannot be predicted, nor can they be avoided. A new Captain has been assigned to the ship and increased training is being provided in case such an event should occur in the future. 

Injuries sustained in an accident can hinder work performance and affect ones livelihood.

Continue reading "Ship’s Captain and engineer killed by giant wave, one officer injured" »

The strain of his son’s death may have pushed a grieving father too far in a recent traffic incident. The devastated father, whose son lost his life on his motorcycle last spring by a driver accused of running a red light, has temporarily lost his license after being charged with driving drunk, a N York Injury Lawyer explained.

After an outside sobriety test and a blood test, the man’s blood alcohol level tested far beyond the legal limit, according to police reports.

The man was allegedly driving too closely behind and harassing a 16-year-old girl, who filed a complaint at the police station quickly after the incident. After his arrest, the man claimed the 16-year-old girl blew through the same red light as the driver, who killed his son and it sent him over the edge.

New York City Injury Lawyers stated that the man’s license was taken away after he was charged with DWI as well as other offenses. The broken father did not enter a plea. Additional details are not available until further investigation is complete.

The driver, who killed the man’s son, had several repeat traffic violations prior to being charged with running the red light. The unnecessary death was the motivation for a new state law cracking down on drivers with multiple traffic offenses.

Repeat offenders are now given stronger sentences and heavier fines according to court records. Traffic violations have gone down slightly since then. The grieving father was not available for comment when reporters called his home for answers.

Continue reading "Mourning Father loses his license after driving drunk and allegedly harassing a16-year-old, New York Injury Lawyers report" »

A New York Injury Lawyer reports that, following a host of sexual abuse claims regarding the molestation of children by priests and clerics, the Milwaukee Archdiocese is now filing for bankruptcy protection in order to balance out the massive financial cost of suits filed against local priests that have allegedly molested and sexually abused children. 

The NY City Injury Lawyer explains that a barrage of accusations against priests, dating back decades, have bubbled to the surface. Critics claim that the Archdiocese is merely attempting to hide the identity of the priests in an effort to deflect attention away from the seriousness of the allegations of abuse that have been made. 

Reports point to many such incidences of abuse, including one priest who allegedly molested more than 200 deaf boys at the St. Johns school for the deaf over his tenure there, which spanned decades. Victims of this man’s abuse have stepped forward in droves, and the hot water that the church finds itself in is coming to a boil. 

While the Archdiocese maintains that such behavior is inexcusable, many people feel that the Church as a whole is not doing nearly enough and that compensating victims for the abuse that happened in the past does nothing to prevent clerics from sexually abusing minors in the future. The growing problem of sexual crimes and abuse by religious figures in recent years has brought to light the seriousness of the problem as victims are feeling supported enough to come forward and have their voices heard.

Continue reading "Milwaukee Archdiocese files for bankruptcy following barrage of sexual abuse claims, claims New York Injury Lawyer

" »

Court-martial proceedings have recently been delayed by a military judge for a 27-year old Air Force chief master sergeant man accused of sexually harassing 10 of the women working for him via touching them inappropriately and sending very racy text messages. The chief master sergeant’s lawyers requested the delay according to reports.
The women in the case claim the man was continuously sexually inappropriate throughout their time with him. He allegedly sent sexually explicit text messages and photos and regularly flirted and touched the girls inappropriately without permission. The women claim he used his position of power to take advantage of them and scare them into saying nothing about it.
The man faces “18 counts of engaging in sexual misconduct and sex crimes like unprofessional relationships involving 10 enlisted women, with the alleged indiscretions including wrongful sexual contact, adultery, mistreatment of subordinates and dereliction of duty by misuse of his position.”
The Air Force said no new trial has been set since the postponement but will be very soon. "The Air Force takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and holds its people to the highest standards," the Air Force said in a statement. "It presumes the innocence of the accused until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."
The defendant had apparently transferred to this base back in 2008 where he became command chief of the Air Logistics Center. None of the plaintiffs in the case were available for comment, stated Manhattan Injury Attorneys.
Being involved in a lawsuit is difficult for both the defendants and the plaintiffs in most cases. New York Injury Attorneys strive to make the process easier for all involved. New York Injury Attorneys will research your side and present it in a way that will help you and your loved ones the most.

Continue reading "Air Force Sergeant faces sexual harassment charges, explains New York Injury Lawyers" »

A Study of California’s 13 biggest cities conducted by the Office of Traffic Safety found that Oakland has the lowest number of alcohol-involved accidents. The city also has the fewest DUI arrests.

There were 312 DWI arrests and 131 people were killed or injured in DUI-related crashes in 2009. However, the study shows that Oakland takes third place for hit-and-run and pedestrian collisions. The safety office looks at information from the Department of Justice and California Highway Patrol, a New York Injury Lawyer informed.

Oakland also was ranked 10th of 13 cities for collisions caused by people driving drunk. The data was for drivers between the ages of 21 and 34 where were drinking, a New York Injury Lawyer stated.

The data was of tickets issued by Oakland police officers on city streets. Freeway tickets are not included in the data. It is unclear which geographical areas had more tickets.

Oakland has many sobriety programs for its citizens. Officers also have sobriety checkpoints around the county to prevent people from driving under the influence. DUI patrols and local roving patrols are also conducted, a New York Injury Lawyer mentioned.

Even though Oakland’s alcohol-involved accidents are low, the city’s hit-and-run collisions involving pedestrians’ stats finished in third against the rest of the cities. Hit-and-run accidents involving bicyclists’ stats are showing Oakland as the fifth highest city.

The Oakland Police Department is working hard to change this year’s hit-and-run data. The Comprehensive Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Child Passenger Safety Program is funded by a grant from the safety office. They received a $491, 305 grants. The program holds bicycle helmet fittings and conducts workshops about bicycle safety in schools.

Continue reading "Overall Oakland fairs well in transportation study, a New York Injury Lawyer notifies " »

After a serious tour bus crash in New York City that killed 15 passengers, the New York Department of Transportation set up random check points throughout Manhattan to inspect buses and to ensure that driver's were qualified and able to drive safely. Qualifications included proper licensing and certification, states a Manhattan Injury Attorney. Drivers are also not allowed to drive over specified amounts of time.
During check point stops, police forced ten buses to stop service for not meeting safety regulations, four buses because of improper driver licensing and an additional five buses because the driver had been driving over the recommended time limit. In total, 36 buses were checked for safety and other violations.
It has been suggested that tour bus companies have become lax in following state mandated laws pertaining to the operation of tour buses. While bus companies can replace buses or bus drivers at their discretion, they apparently were not doing so on a regular basis, points out a New York Injury Lawyer. After a tragic bus accident like the one that happened a few weeks ago, increased attention will be paid to tour buses to ensure that all passengers arrive safely to their destinations. Bus companies will have to inspect their fleet to make improvements and hire additional drivers if necessary to comply with state and local laws.
Bus travel is a popular form of transportation for those visiting new cities or those traveling to visit family or for business, claims a NYC Injury Attorney. Providing safe buses with drivers that can remain alert is a priority. Additional check points may be set up in the future to ensure that changes to tour buses are made.
It is unclear if fines or warnings were issued at these check points. Those traveling on buses that were taken out of service had to wait for replacement buses. This may have caused many to be late arriving at their destination. It is unknown how many passengers were inconvenienced by the check points. Learning more about the safety record of tour bus companies may help future passengers avoid having to switch buses at a check point.

Continue reading "New York City Check Points Force Some Tour Buses Off the Road" »

After a very short deliberation, a jury ruled in favor of former police detectives who were fired for allegedly violating the civil rights of a man and his girlfriend.
The man and his girlfriend sued the city and several police officers claiming they had a conspiracy to obtain illegal search warrants and strategically placed drugs in his home back in 2005, explained a New York Injury Lawyer. Most of the officers had been dismissed from the suit with the exception these two who were still under investigation until now.
The jury believed that the officers followed standard protocol and that the cocaine that was found in the plaintiff’s apartment was not planted.
“We’re very pleased with the jury’s verdict,” said the attorney who represented the defendants,“ and added, “The relatively short deliberations would seem to indicate that they did not lend credence to the plaintiffs’ claims that these two men violated their civil rights.”
Both officers have tried to get their jobs back but have to face long deliberations and complained that this incident has completely ruined their reputations and their character in the eyes of many. In response to the case and its verdict, the mayor of the city commented about the high cost of the trial.
“It’s unfortunate when I think about the amount of dollars, taxpayers’ dollars, that were spent on this,” Mayor of the city said to NYC Injury Lawyers. “I’m obviously ecstatic with the outcome. It’s the way I think we expected it all along. But unfortunately, it just shows that when you go to trial it’s very expensive.”

Continue reading "Jury believes detectives followed proper protocol" »

A 9News reporter based out of Denver, Colorado settled her lawsuit against a former doctor. The details of the settlement are private.

According to the original lawsuit, the reporter filed the suit against the former Children’s Hospital doctor after he threatened her reputation and her son. They meant on a singles website. She declined a second date with him in January 2010, which led to harassing messages.

She was suing the doctor for defamation and emotional distress. She still has a permanent protection order against the doctor that she won April 2010, a New York Injury Lawyer pointed out.

Her lawsuit said that he had called her place of employment several times telling lies about her and her life. Another woman has come forward stating the doctor also harassed her. It is unclear if she has filed a lawsuit.

The reporter’s lawsuit was not the only lawsuit the doctor had to worry about. Even though the woman’s lawsuit has been suited, he still faces charges. In September 2010, he was arrested for writing over 650 prescriptions. It became clear that the prescriptions were aliases that the doctor either made up or stole, explained a NYC Injury Lawyer.

His lawyer stated that the 20,000 pills were not sold. The doctor popped all of the pills. He reportedly even consumed around 60 Hydrocodone pills a day. The doctor is out on bail. The drug possession case against him is continuing in court. He voluntarily gave up his medical license. He does not work at the Children’s Hospital anymore.

Continue reading "In Denver, Reporter settles harassment lawsuit against former doctor" »

A local city employee has faced two DWI charges and other troubles this year. Other filed charges included driving while impaired, negligent driving, failure to stop to avoid an accident and failure to stop for an arresting officer. New York Injury Lawyers said the suspect, who works for the local police department might very lose his job after these charges.

The suspect was stopped for speeding Nov. 27 at 1 a.m., at a public park. The arresting officer allegedly smelled strong alcohol on the suspect and concluded he was legally drunk after a sobriety test. The suspect was later taken to the police station and released on bail after several hours in a holding cell.

The same man was involved in a similar incident as recently as August 17. While driving down a small side street, the man collided with another car and was left with only minor injuries according to reports from the local hospital. N York Injury Lawyers said a trial regarding these charges is set for later this year.

The suspect’s charges are all under internal investigation according to the mayor of the city where he is employed. “The city will be taking appropriate action once the investigation is complete,“ he said.

No one could not be reached for comment but most speculate that the employee will lose his job or be placed on probation with a temporary suspension. Police employees declined to comment on the subject and the status of the case.

Continue reading "Police Employee faces repeat DUI charges this year" »

Flemings Prime Steakhouse is left with a bill of nearly $250,000 for charges of sexual harassment by three of its employees.
The three men, who worked at the steakhouse, accused the head chef, also a man, of continuously sexually harassing them during their employment. They alleged he fondled their private parts constantly with his hands, kitchen tools and utensils and that the managers at the restaurant knew about it and never did anything about it despite their multiple complaints.
Fleming's Executive Vice President was not happy with the outcome of the case and felt strongly that the allegations against the chef were false. He also explained to New York Injury Lawyers that the restaurant would never just ignore complaints from their employees. He added that the restaurant only agreed to pay the $250,000 to save time and money in the long run from a long and expensive litigation process. The restaurant has moved on from the incident.
"Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has always been committed to a workplace free of harassment, and we have appropriate policies and training in place for prevention and to address any incidents of sex crimes that may occur. Fleming’s acted responsibly under the circumstances of this case and settled the matter, without admitting liability, to avoid the distraction of continued litigation. Fleming’s is proud of the excellent work environment we provide for our associates," he said in a statement.
The head chef no longer works for Flemings and was unavailable to make any comment.

Continue reading "Steakhouse pays out $250,000 in sexual harassment suit" »

A woman, who lost her husband in 2009 in an accident while he worked for United Airlines, is seeking justice by suing Boeing Company for allegedly failing to provide the right kind of equipment to protect her husband and others from falling the way he did while he unloaded a jet at Kuwait International.
The 64-year-old man, who served as a ramp serviceman for United Airlines for more than two decades, had accompanied members of the United Airlines crew to Kuwait where he began unloading the jet.
One of the Boeing 747 employees allegedly moved the belt loader without warning causing the man to fall straight down to the tarmac. The fall left the man with severe brain injuries and he died nearly a week later, explained New York Injury Lawyers.
"This is a tragedy, and it should never have occurred," the widow of the man said. "My husband was serving the country for United Airlines. We would like answers and we would like justice,” she added.
Along with the widow’s claim in the suit against Boeing , she also charged NMC-Willard’s for failure to protect her husband and also claims that CAV International-Inc, shares responsibility because its worker was distracted and caused the accident by moving the loader.
“CAV International failed to adequately train and supervise its employees” the grieving widow, who is seeking an undisclosed amount of money, said.
Boeing and CAV International could not comment on the allegations and details of the suit and officers with NMC-Willard were unavailable.

Continue reading "Widow seeks compensation after losing her husband in an unnecessary accident in Kuwait" »

A 43-year old woman locomotive engineer, and self-proclaimed lesbian denies accusations of grabbing a co-worker’s breast and is suing the Long Island Rail Road for millions of dollars for the trouble, according to New York Injury Lawyers.
The woman consistently states that she only touched the accusing woman’s shoulder and was arrested unnecessarily for inappropriately touching the woman. She was then suspended without pay.
Although the district attorney in the case did NOT prosecute the woman, she has decided to sue both the Rail Road and the accuser.
Both women were engineers at the company and had a normal co-worker relationship and shared a locker. According to court reports, the woman allegedly walked over to her accusing co-worker to say hi.
"I put my hand on and squeezed her shoulder," she testified. "She said, 'What are you doing?' She said if I touched her again she'll 'break my f------ arm.'
Another co-worker, who was sitting right next to the accuser said, "she grabbed and jiggled" her breast.
New York City Injury Lawyers said the accuser had a history of making similar sexual complaints against co-workers including accusing a male co-worker of slapping her. The man was docked five days' pay whereas the lesbian lost about 20 days' pay.
One of the attorneys for LIRR insisted a proper investigation was completed.
"My client did not lie, she told the truth,” said the accuser’s attorney in his opening statement, told Manhattan Injury Lawyers.

Continue reading "Lesbian engineer seeks millions for false accusations" »

Jim Leyritz has always blamed his victim’s distracting nature and text messaging for his own drinking and driving incident and hasn’t learned a thing, according to New York Injury Lawyers.

"My life was dragged though the mud because I was a Yankee. I got tried because I'm an athlete! There was a good chance I was innocent!" exclaimed ex-New York Yankee Jim Leyritz, 46, who killed a woman driving drunk three years ago.

Leyritz, who was furious with arresting police shouted out, "I'm gonna make them lose their jobs." He went on to slander the waitress and mother who he killed that night at 3 am. "I knew the girl," he said snidely. "She was a dancer at one of the nightclubs."

When asked if the girl was a naked dancer, he said laughing, "I don't like to use the word," "She's a party girl."

NY Injury Lawyers alleged that Leyritz drove through a red light after consuming more than 10 shots of alcohol. It was never proven the light was red, and Leyritz wasn’t tested for blood alcohol till three hours later. His level was.14 which is way over the .08 legal driving limit.

Convicted by a jury of misdemeanor driving under the influence, reduced from the original charge of manslaughter, Leyritz received probation, New York Injury Lawyers stated.

"It was an accident. A one-time accident," he pleaded. "It could happen to you! You could lose three years of your life. I'm a good person!"

Being accused of injuring or killing somebody is a difficult process to go through and New York City Injury Attorneys are here to help. Your case needs sufficient time and attention to detail and nobody is more qualified than New York Injury Attorneys.

Continue reading "Ex-Yankee takes no responsibility for drinking, driving and taking woman’s life" »

A custodial worker, who was terminated based on his possible mental instability, was awarded $85,000 by a jury of seven people recently. The jury believed the termination was in direct violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In June 2008, an arbitrator had vacated the termination and returned Mr. Pleminitas to his job, according to NY Injury Lawyers.
The custodian had been working for local area schools since 1992 and had no prior difficulties with mental distress for that entire 15 years. His supervisor alleges he displayed angry and unstable behavior in March of 2007 and suspended him for 30 days without pay. Superevisors confirm they felt the man was dangerous to others and felt he suffered from anxiety, depression and multiple mental disorders.
The school district refused to place the custodial worker back on its payroll and sought to terminate, stated a NYC Injury Lawyer. Evidence at the trial showed the lack of work and pay caused significant economic hardship and anxiety.
Testimony from the man’s psychiatrist, revealed that the man had been treated for a long time and was never considered dangerous to himself or others nor was he unable to work because of his condition. The psychiatrist pointed out the school’s failure to engage him in the process before terminating the worker and that the disciplinary charges were considered illegal because of this.
"This case represents a tremendous victory for those whose work careers are threatened by baseless stereotypes. This man has shown extraordinary courage and determination in seeing his case to a conclusion. I applaud him for standing up to power and telling the truth," a New York Injury Lawyer stated.
Being involved in a case causing you mental or physical distress can be difficult to handle for anybody.

Continue reading "Jury awards $85,000 in damages to custodial worker for emotional distress, New York Injury Lawyers report" »

A 62-year-old and possibly drunk woman, drove recklessly and crashed her Mercedes-Benz several times injuring two people and damaging four vehicles in just over five minutes Tuesday, according to New York Injury Lawyers.

The suspect’s reckless tirade ended when she hit a tree, where an onlooker confiscated her keys and held her until officers arrived, NY City Car Accident Lawyers said. "She tried to get away going eastbound on Santa Cruz," said a Police spokesperson."It looked like she was trying to go across the median because she saw a lot of traffic, but was unsuccessful because of the tree."

The careless crashes began when the driver wildly backed out of her parking spot, struck two parked cars and unknowingly pinned a man between two cars. While others in the parking lot tried to help the trapped man, she turned harshly down another street and knicked two parked cars, one with a woman in it, before finally hitting the tree to stop the domino effect.

"The accidents took place in two different spots, but it didn't take that long," New York Automobile Accident Lawyers report.

Both the trapped man from the parking lot and the woman in a parked car she hit sustained minor injuries according to New York Injury Attorneys.

The alleged drunk driver was taken to the police station where she refused a field sobriety test. A Phlebotomist checked her blood and was unavailable for comment on the results. In the end, she was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, driving recklessly, and for at least two hits and runs.

Continue reading "Possible Drunk Woman arrested for striking cars and injuring, two New York Injury Lawyers Report " »

$15 million has just been awarded to one of the family members of the men who were killed in a 2005 Toll Road crash New York Injury Lawyers report.
The money came from a recent court order issued against Net Trucking, where a judge awarded the settlement to a wife and son of one of the deceased of the quadruple-fatal crash. The driver of the truck of Net Trucking Company was charged for driving drunk during the accident and several cases have been pending against him for years found to be driving while intoxicated at the time of the accident and the cases have been pending for years against him according to NYC Estate Planning Lawyers.
The driver will have served 14 years in prison and spent 10 years on probation when his sentence is complete since admitting to causing the crash on the Indiana Toll Road near Bristol.
The driver of the trailer-tractor sustained no injuries in the 2005 crash. His rig, loaded with food, hit a slow-moving vehicle near a construction area, causing a chain-reaction crash, according to police reports. The crash killed four people ranging in ages 27 to 69 according to New York Estate Planning Lawyers
Net trucking was caught engaging in fraudulent, hiding both assets and conveying property a few months after the crash, according to court documents.
$6.7 million was awarded as compensatory damages for the victim’s wrongful death, $2.1 million for personal injuries to the wife and $6.3 million in punitive damages, according to court documents.
The driver is scheduled to be released from prison in September 2012, according to NY Estate Planning Lawyers.
Coming into a lot of money can be a blessing but the proper planning in the event of a death is extremely important and New York Estate Planning Attorneys can help you with the proper documentation.

Continue reading "$15 Million awarded from toll road crash" »

Accidents in the home require hospital visits more often than workplace injuries, as reported by a New York Injury Lawyer this week. As Parents, we do what we can to try to make our homes safe for ourselves and our family, but we cannot catch every little danger. A broken glass, some spilled liquid or a frayed electrical chord are easy to miss but have the potential for danger..

According to reports by a NY Car Accident Lawyer, it was a stray car that sent a 13 year old girl to the hospital at 7 am one morning. Just a few minutes past breakfast she was attempting to warm up the car for her ride to school, as her Dad must have let her do. Lots of teens get a kick out of starting the car before they actually have a chance to drive it. It gives them a thrill.

Manual transmissions are less common than automatics, reports the N York Injury Lawyer, and they have different mechanics under which they operate. According to reports, the manual transmission in the car slipped and the vehicle lurched forward and hit the wall, crashing through a closed garage door. The girl found herself pinned with her leg out of the car and between the garage itself and she was unable to get free.

It didn't take long for rescue workers to free her, said the New York Car Accident Lawyer, after which she was taken to the hospital and released with minor injuries. This young student got a day off that was unexpected and probably pretty scary, but she will recover. Such are the risks we take for that sense of responsibility and rush of excitement, wanting to now what is waiting just beyond the wings. As parents, we know.

Continue reading "Young Girl Pinned by Car Rescued" »

Iowa State University is proud of their football team, the Cyclones. ISU has interesting students, interesting courses and is in the top ten across the country for its landscape architecture programs. A New York Car Accident Lawyer notes that ISU is also more isolated than other campuses. In the wee hours of January 3, one of the University's most valuable players was involved in a single person car crash.

Reports by a New York Injury Attorney said that Jordan Railey fell asleep at the wheel. As his car traveled into the center lane he struck a median and then his car apparently rolled into a nearby corn field before coming to rest. Railey was released from the hospital a few hours later. Officials say that Railey was extremely lucky to have escaped extreme injury. The team and the student body are elated.

A NY Car Accident Lawyer said days later that the investigation of the crash on January 3 is ongoing and that the results will be released. Jordan Railey s one of the schools most well loved athletes and is no doubt very happy to be alive. However, he was apparently suspended from one game last weekend and it was not yet known whether or not he was suspended because of the accident he was in last week.

A New York City Injury Attorney has some tips on how to avoid accidents while driving. Always be alert and attentive. Do not drink and drive. Do not drive alone. Pull over if you are falling asleep. Do not text and drive. Following these guidelines will keep you safer.

Accidents happen more because of texting than talking on the phone. If you have been involved in an accident that resulted from texting, call a new Your NY Car Accident Attorney now. Injuries can be complicated and take time to heal. For an injury settlement, call a New York Injury Lawyer. They will be on your side.

Continue reading "Iowa State Varsity Player in Car Crash" »

For now, at least, the behavior of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is not a legal issue, but something for the NFL commissioner to mull over, according to a New York Injury Lawyer.
The league is investigating whether or not Favre acted inappropriately toward a Jets employee while he was with the New York Jets in 2008. NY Injury Attorneys point out that there are a number of criteria that must be met for something to qualify as sexual harassment. For instance, there are no laws against texting or emailing sexually explicit photos.
“Because Mr. Favre was not this woman’s employer, it might be a situation with the Jets. The team has responsibilities to its other employees,” said an attorney in the matter to a NYC Injury Lawyer. “Right now, they’re just investigating what was said, and it’s not sexual harassment if the (conduct) was welcome.”
What about the photos? The attorney continued on to say, “that’s a First Amendment issue, which is protected as long as it isn’t child pornography. You could even say it’s art.” The NFL commissioner did not state exactly what policies Favre may have violated. Favre himself apologized to his team for causing the distraction before his team lost a game to the Jets.
The usual legal standard for sexual harassment includes the following: unwelcome advances; pervasive behavior that creates a hostile work environment; and the filing of any complaint. The league, however, can disclipline players without legal charges, by imposing a fine or suspension.
No one should be above the law, no matter how famous or powerful. If you have been harmed by another, a New York City Injury Attorney can assist you in bringing your case before legal authorities. Justice must be served and a New York Injury Attorney can help you achieve it.

Continue reading "What Did Brett Favre Do, Exactly? " »

Our roadways are in a constant state of flux, just ask any NY Car Accident Lawyer. Every month new, young drivers, full of possibility and excitement for their commuter futures, line up to receive their drivers license, to be turned loose upon the highways, hopefully with enough training to keep from hurting themselves or others.

According to reports by a New York Injury Lawyer, however, the enthusiasm that a new driver may be feeling is often accompanied by nervousness and their lack of experience behind the wheel could be the major cause of traffic accidents, since they lack the competence to see all potential situations and to effectively deal with them.

Of course, a little fender bender is no big deal, for the most part. It might upset a young drivers parents and it might do a bit of damage, resulting in nothing more than an insurance claim, says the New York Auto Accident Lawyer. Unfortunately, the oversight is not always a small one, and serious accidents and even death can occur.

According to a New York City Injury Lawyer, the failure of new drivers to heed road signs, combined with excess speed, is a major cause of accidents resulting in death in people under the age of 20. Driving is a privilege, and one that most teens wait for with extreme anticipation. Teaching our young people the basics is not enough when it comes to letting new drivers loose on the roadways. We need to instill a sense of responsibility in them before they are forced to take responsibility for hurting someone else.

Have you been involved in an auto accident recently? If you need representation a New York Car Accident Attorney will provide you with the information that you need to get your case up and running. If there are injuries involved then a NYC Injury Attorney has the answers to your most pressing questions.

Continue reading "Youth and Inexperience a Major Source of Accidents" »

Most of us consider ourselves to be good people. We like ourselves and we imagine that the things that we do, we do for the benefit of other people. Most of us would be wrong in that assumption, however, as Americans have proven again and again to be selfish, self absorbed and for the most part, narcissistic in many ways, according to one NYC Auto Accident Lawyer. When the big stuff hits the fan, true character emerges.

It can be surprising to see the level of denial that some people will take when being faced with a challenging situation. One New York Injury Lawyer went so far as to allude that desperation, such as during crisis situations, reveals the soul of a person for all to see. People who continuously deny responsibility are not seeing the big picture. We are each intimately responsible for our role in what occurs in our lives.

A real hero understands this fact, according to a NY Car Accident Lawyer who has seen the best and worst of people in times of crisis. A true hero is willing to put themselves on the line for the safety and the good of others. For example a police officer who dies in an accident while trying to get to the scene has put his life on the line for his job, but also for the safety of others.

One prominent New York Injury Lawyer goes so far as to recognize that even though it seems that heroic actions are far less common than selfish ones, that we all have within us the capability to be heroes, even if it is in some small way. We might not rescue a baby from a burning building in our lifetime, but when we extend ourselves outwards to others with selflessness, our unsung hero nature shines through.

In times of crisis and uncertainty, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. If you or someone you love has been involved in an auto accident, a New York Car Accident Attorney is the one to call for resolutions. If injuries have been sustained then a reputable New York Injury Attorney can help you sort out the details of your case.

Continue reading "Unsung Heroes are a Celebration of Human Spirit " »

A New York City Injury Lawyer sees all kinds of interesting cases come through the door. Accidents of all kinds are a part of life, and sorting them out is a great way to make a living. Many accidents happen on rural roads even though they are much less populated than urban roads. Rural roads are often dark and small, have lots of hills and windy bends and curves. They do not have bright overhead lights shining down to illuminate your way. You see by the light of the headlights and the moon.

A New York Car Accident Lawyer adds that many people do not decrease their speeds when traveling through a rural area, and it is this excessive speed that causes their initial loss of control of the car. Once that happens, the chain reaction is begun and all you can do is, well, hope. Rural roads account for many deaths each year, both here and in the UK, where jst last week a man died in a two car crash on a rural road. the accident aparently forced him into a heart attack, which paramedics could not revive him from once they had him freed from the vehicle.

Sometimes wildlife are to blame for the injuries and accidents on rural roads, moreso than in the city. One New York Injury Lawyer insists that the animals get larger the farther away from the city that you get, and large deer and even cows or bulls are not out of the question. They show up in the middle of the road, and a driver has few options. The busy city sees more concrete impedements, like stalled cars UPS delivery trucks. Farm equipment is also a cause for accident on rural roads, as such large machinery travels slowly and has been the cause of accidents.

A New York Car Accident Attorney says that the number of accidents on rural roads is consistent with the types of incidents that occur there. In other words, large livestock and heavy farming equipment, dark streets, curves and hills, all of these unique aspects of rural living make for a different set of circumstances.

If you live in a rural area and are in need of support or representation after an accident, call a New York Car Accident Attorney for help. In the case of injuries feel free to call a New York Injury Attorney to help you with your claims.

Continue reading "Rural Roads Pose Different Risks" »

A town is desperate for work. People from all walks of life pray daily that someone, somewhere will show up and simply give them an opportunity to work. They want to get up at dawn and return at dusk, happy to know they put in an honest day's labor. Which is why they were happy when the plant first showed up. Their prayers had been answered and there was money and work and food and happiness for everyone.

But, be careful what you wish for.

The sickness started a few years later. Children were developing unusually high rates of asthma, said a New York City Injury Lawyer. And then there was the cancer. For one family, it was a terrible dream, a nightmare, repeating itself. They had fled one town 15 years ago because of concerns over pollution and now they were haunted again by the same scenario, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. Their little girl was growing sick and they knew the cause: the local gas drilling plant was polluting the soil. The pollution was leaking into the ground, contaminating it, and making the school - the local school! - an unsafe place for children to walk, run, play, eat, sleep, breath, and drink. One half mile away, that's how close it was to the school, notes a New York Injury Lawyer. With more drilling stations being placed all over town, right next to people's homes and places of business. Death was literally all around.

And now, maybe again, that family is going to have to pack up and move. Just so they can live.

If you have been the victim of injury, you have rights that deserve to be protected. Contact a New York Injury Attorney today.

Continue reading "Pollution Killing Small Town" »

So young and full of promise. And the good news is he is still alive. The bad news? His parents are not. A young boy, hopeful and happy and joyful and as so many said of him, a wonderful soul to be around, is now without parents, said a New York Injury Attorney. His mom and dad, the two people put on this earth to protect and love him and care for him, to feed him and clothe him, to make sure that when he cries at night he is not alone, have been ripped from him. Torn away from his breast, never again to return, all because of an accident, notes a NY Car Accident Lawyer. And worst of all: there are not one, but three boys. Three boys, now forever marked with as "orphans."

Their father was already dead. Tragically, he was taken from them earlier this year after a long and painful battle with cancer. All they had left was their mother. And now she too is gone. Never again will she walk this mortal coil, all because of her car, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. She was driving down the highway, proceeding cautiously because of the icy conditions, when suddenly she was no longer driving but sliding. Sliding out of control, her car picking up momentum as it lost direction, and then it stopped. It stopped because he was slammed into by a truck, said a New York Car Accident Lawyer. A truck that had also been out of control.

The family will look after the boys. Compensation will be sought. But their mother will never return.

If you have lost a loved one due to a car accident, contact a New York Injury Attorney today. You deserve to receive full justice as provided by law.

Continue reading "Boys Orphaned As Mother Dies" »

Location, location, location. With property, it always comes down to where you are buying. And natural gas companies are learning this lesson time and time again, says a New York Injury Lawyer. Setting up a new rig in the South is no big deal. The people there are used to oil and natural gas drilling and most all of the welcome the prospect, notes a Personal Injury Lawyer. It creates jobs and most everyone who lets the company use their property almost always finds themselves far more wealthy because of it. It is a historical way of life for one generation after another.

But up North? Things are different in the North. States in the North East find themselves occupied by a different sort of person. Where there is gratitude down South, there are law suits up North, says a New York City Injury Lawyer. People are more concerned, it appears, about pollution and protecting their children. Or, maybe it's just because their economy in general is better and they can afford to not take the oil and natural gas money. Every property owner has a different reason, but it has become a new way of doing business for the oil and natural gas industry: down South, you'll make money; up North, you'll make law suits, reports a New York Injury Lawyer.

But, wherever these plants open they tend to make folks rich, notes a New York Injury Lawyer. Dirt poor families wake up the next day with more money than they know how to spend. It just depends on your location, that's all.

If you have been a victim of environmental poisoning, you have rights that need to be protected. Contact a New York Injury Attorney today.

Continue reading "North and South Bring Different Perspectives on Drilling, says New York Injury Lawyer" »

Smoking kills. Smoking is dangerous. You should not smoke. It is bad for you. Do not sell cigarettes to children. This has been the non-stop mantra of anti-smoking activists for decades now. Everyone knows it, notes a NY Injury Lawyer. There is no secret anymore. The tobacco companies have all paid up, making restitution for past sins, and the world has moved on. People know smoking will kill them but they do so anyways, for whatever reasons they choose.

But this isn't enough. No, now these nanny state do gooders want to take it another step further. They want to pass a law requiring all packages of smokes to feature grotesque pictures of dead babies, blackened lungs, and dying babies, says a New York Injury Lawyer. Already, packages of smokes carry warning labels that flat say YOU WILL DIE IF YOU USE THIS PRODUCT! But, that isn't enough. It's never enough. They must fight until no one is ever allowed to use a product they simply don't like. They have decided, they have said they know what is best, and they will not stop until everyone agrees with their line of thinking.

The warnings wouldn't be simple either, of course not, notes a New York Injury Attorney. No, instead they will be so big and grotesque that they will likely take up an entire side of a package, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. Imagine having a product and not even being able to control what it looks like? That is the future they demand.

Smoking can kill but businesses have rights and those rights can be violated in such a way that it requires the attention of a skilled New York Injury Attorney. Contact one today!

Continue reading "Group Pushes for New Warnings on Cigarettes" »

Driving. A cathartic activity for most. An activity that carried with it potential danger but a danger that most of us manage to avoid in our lives. And on one particular day that horror that followed from a simple driving mistake is almost unimaginable, says a New York Injury Lawyer. A terrible chain reaction lead to the eventual death of a man. What happened is this: a man was driving his car while his girlfriend sat in the passengers seat. Somehow, and no one is exactly sure how but they know it happened, his car stalled. He was unable to turn the wheel yet the car continued forward. It was then that he first his another car, notes a New York Injury Lawyer. This was the first link in the chain.

What happened next was a haunting terror that follows the man to this very day. A massive truck carrying fuel came barreling down towards him, with just a few seconds and feet separating the two from death. The trucker veered off to the side, to avoid hitting the man's stalled car, reports a New York Injury Attorney. Witnesses say the truck driver surely saved lives with his action. But he did not save his own. His truck flipped, spilling fuel everywhere, and then a huge explosion followed. The trucker was trapped in his truck as he literally began to burn alive, says a New York Injury Lawyer. The smell of flesh was everywhere. The trucked escaped but it was too little too late and he died at the hospital.

A day that started like every other, ending like no other.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of a car or truck accident, contact a New York Injury Attorney today to protect your rights.

Continue reading "Truck Driver Avoids Car, Saves Lives, then Dies" »

They were forced to eat rotten food and stale bread. Spoiled milk was on the menu for one couple, who were celebrating their honeymoon, says a New York Injury Lawyer. A young couple, deeply in love, hoping to begin the rest of their lives, now forced to survive on rotten milk and aged turkey sandwiches. They had their choice between fruit that had gone bad or fruit that was not yet good, noted a New York Injury Lawyer. They all lived in fear of eating anything because they just didn't know what it was. The poor honey mooning couple had to clean out their own toilet because the over powering stench of fecal matter was so bad they could not sleep, says a NYC Injury Lawyer. Yes, they spent their honey moon sleeping next to human waste.

Some passengers on the cruise ship that was stranded in the middle of the ocean tried their best to make a bad situation good, pretending they were camping by sleeping on the deck at night, notes a New York City Injury Lawyer. But that was little comfort when word came that one of the rescue boats had broken down. Another tragic event for those trapped. And even once they eventually would get to shore, if they ever did, there was more bad news: the cruise ship company was desperately trying to find hotels and plane tickets for everyone on board. And that was proving to be difficult. But, there was some light at the end of the tunnel: the bar finally opened.

If you have been the victim of personal injury, like the one described or otherwise, contact a New York Injury Attorney today.

Continue reading "Cruise Ship Passengers Forced to Eat Rotten Food " »

Texting while driving can be even more dangerous than driving while under the influence, a New York Injury Lawyer reports. Yet the laws still do not reflect that.
The last words of a Malibu plastic surgeon, famed for his work on TV stars, were “Border collie jill surveying the view from atop the sand dune”. He texted these words just before driving his car off a cliff. Jill survived the accident.
Another accident in 2007 killed a texter and four other members of a New York high school cheerleading squad. The message, whatever it was, resulted in the car slamming head-on into a truck, killing all five teenagers. The Chatsworth train collision in 2008, in which 25 people died and more than 100 were injured was another horrible accident where texting was involved – the engineer of the Metrolink commuter train was distracted by text messaging.
Laws regarding texting while driving were a big topic of discussion at the Transportation Department’s Distracted Driving Summit on September 21, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer. The summit found that laws regarding texting while driving are not very realistic about the reasons why cellphones and moving vehicles are a deadly combination or in ways to deal with stopping it.
66% of respondents do a 2007 poll admitted to texting while driving, a New York Injury Lawyer has discovered, yet 89% percent said it should be banned. The youngest drivers, already more prone to accidents than the rest of the population, are more guilty of texting while driving than other groups.
Even if something is not against the law, if it harms another, it can become a legal case. If you or a loved one has been harmed by such an incident, it’s time to talk to a New York Injury Attorney. It is vital that you get the compensation you need, so you can get on with your life. A New York Injury Attorney can help bring your case to a swift and fair resolution.

Continue reading "Texting Can Be More Dangerous Than Drinking" »

The U.S. Department of Education and the Hawaii public school system have come to an agreement regarding a complaint about bullying lodged by the parents of a high school student, sources tell a New York Injury Lawyer.
The parents of the teen girl were not sure why their daughter would never want to go to school. When she did go, she was always late to class, according to calls from the office. The parents said their daughter was harassed for some time until she broke down and finally told them just what had happened to her.
“She started to wake up crying in the middle of the night and then she confided they were threatening her. They said watch your back,” the mother told a New York Injury Lawyer. “They were saying things like ‘haole cockroaches can’t use these stairs.’ They were physically threatening her, taunting her about her appearance,” said the father to a New York Injury Lawyer.
Attempts to solve the problem with the school and with the district got no results, so the parents took their complaint to the U.S. Department of Education. Thanks to actions by the U.S. DOE, the staff and administrators of the high school will begin sexual and racial harassment training to learn ways to deal with harassment and complaints and identify problems.
“The training and notice are intended to make sure the department of education policy is no sexual harassment, no racial harassment. It is not acceptable and we are taking this seriously,” a Hawaii school superintendent told a New York Injury Attorney.
Have you or a loved one been the target of discrimination? A New York Injury Attorney is ready to assist you. You don’t have to suffer such treatment. A New York Injury Attorney can represent your interests and bring your case to its best possible resolution

Continue reading "Federal Government Involved in Bullying Case, Reports NYC Injury Lawyer" »

A U.S. District Court judge is using his farm expertise to help him in the courtroom, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. The judge, based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, is currently making his way through some of the 8,000 lawsuits worth millions of dollars in damages regarding menopause drugs made by Pfizer.
Mules are well-known for being stubborn, of course, but they also have a strong “sense of self preservation,” the judge told a New York Injury Lawyer. “ They are like lawyers in that regard.”
The judge will not consolidate all his cases into a class action lawsuit and will preside over a stand-alone trial for damages allegedly caused by the drug in question. He is also prone to avoid settling a case. He gives both his lawyers and his mules the chance to take things in their own directions. The 70-year-old judge is known for using humor in the court and in his rulings, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer.
Once, he warned lawyers scheduling pretrial witness sessions not to “load one firm’s wagon with more poles than a mule can pull.” He has also been known to say the chance of him making a certain ruling had “as much chance as a gnat has flying out of tar paper.” “He’s got a million of those sayings,” a Little Rock attorney told a New York Injury Lawyer. “While he has a homespun manner, he backs that up with a sharp legal mind and well-reasoned decisions.”
Should the time come for you to stand before a judge and/or a jury in a personal injury proceeding, you can do no better than to have a New York Injury Attorney at your side. Your case should be treated with the utmost importance, which means using the services of a New York Injury Attorney to represent you.

Continue reading "Judge Uses Skill With Mules in Court" »

A family in British Colombia, Canada sued the Canadian Standards Association and a helmet manufacturer, after their young son sustained a severe injury, sources tell a New York Injury Lawyer. They have recently lost their suit.
Their son was 17 in 2004 and playing AAA hockey when he fell into the boards during a game in Esquimalt, B.C. Soon after that, began vomiting and his condition quickly deteriorated. He had suffered a subdural hematoma, which led to brain damage.
His parents sued the helmet maker, claiming they made a helmet that was not adequately safe. They also sued the Canadian Standards Association for not either not having standards strong enough or not warning those who wore their helmets of the associated risks.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge concluded there was nothing to show that stricter standards would have prevented the 17-year-old’s injuries. He also pointed out that the boy knew hockey and knew the risk. “Before his accident, [the injured boy] was aware that people suffer head injuries while playing hockey despite wearing the CSA-approved helmets,” the judge told a New York Injury Lawyer.
“[The young man] himself suffered two concussions prior to the accident, and at least one other teammate had suffered a concussion while wearing a CSA-approved helmet. [He] was clearly aware of the risks associated with playing hockey, even while wearing a helmet, and like hundres of thousands of other Canadians, chose to play anyway.”
If you or a love one have suffered a loss due to the negligence of another, a New York Injury Attorney may be your best recourse. Your case should have its day in court and a New York Injury Lawyer should be there to represent you.

Continue reading "Helmet Maker and CSA Win Lawsuit Regarding Brain-Damaged Man, NY Injury Lawyers Reports" »

The Pace University football star who was slain by cops outside a Westchester bar may have only been trying to move his car, a family friend told a New York Injury Lawyer. The father of a passenger in that car said the driver thought an officer only knocked on his window to get him to move out of the fire lane.
The passenger’s father told a New York Injury Lawyer “an officer jumped out from between cars and started firing, and then the next thing [the young men] knew, [one cop] was on the hood.” The student “yelled several times as they were pulling him out of the vehicle, screaming, “They shot me! They shot me! They shot me!” the passenger’s father told a New York Injury Lawyer.
“After he’s been shot, and to lay him on the ground, face down, bleeding, handcuffed and to be left there like some wild wounded animal on the side of the road shouldn’t happen.” The passenger himself had also been shot in the arm. He told a New York Injury Lawyer, “In my heart, what went on that night… it didn’t need to come that.
“Whether we were trying to drive away or not… there was no need for any of that to happen. “I’m just devastated.” The passenger was a child hood friend of the driver. The family feels that the football star may have been singled out by the police because he was a young African-American.
Nothing can erase a tragedy, but those who perpetrate one should not be allowed to get away with it. A New York Injury Attorney is ready to make sure that doesn’t happen. Justice should be served and with a New York Injury Attorney representing your case, you can help make sure a particular tragedy does not happen to someone else.

Continue reading "Pace Football Star May Have Been Killed for Moving Car" »

All he wanted to do was work. Born with a pretty face and not much else, he knew his ticket to success in life was the potentially glamorous, and also potentially dangerous, world of male modeling, said a New York Injury Lawyer. And so he went to New York to make it big. Like so many others, maybe he was a bit naive, maybe a bit too trusting, but he was earned in his ambition. He needed to work, he needed the money to survive and the fame to thrive, and so he began talking to a famed high profile individual within the industry, noted a New York Injury Lawyer. He trusted the man, putting his career in his hands, willing to do what was required of him. That is, until he learned that what was required was the definition of sleazy.

One night, the male model was invited to the older gentleman's home, with a promise of talking things over and furthering the male model's career, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. There, things took a nasty turn for the worse as the older man grabbed the male model's crotch and demanded sexual favors in exchange for career help. The model refused, ran away, bolting towards the door, ashamed and disgusted that a man he'd trusted had violated him as such, noted a New York Injury Lawyer. The model avoided the man for years until he was again promised a photo shoot. The model arrived at the house, found no one, and then found the older man's hands in his underwear with the second promise of fame and fortune in exchange for sex.

Now, the model has filed a sexual harassment suit against the man, hoping to bring a little justice to a world in apparent need of it.

Sexual harassment comes in many forms and in many industries. If you've been a victim of such abuse contact a New York Injury Attorney today.

Continue reading "Male Model Files Sexual Harassment Suit, says New York Injury Lawyer" »

You spend your entire life saving for that one magical trip. You and your wife or husband make the arrangements, pay thousands upon thousands of dollars in costs, and book that cruise ship vacation get away, says a New York Injury Lawyer. And then the unthinkable happens: it turns into a disaster. Now, this time it wasn't a Titanic level disaster, thankfully, but for the 4000+ people on board the cruise ship it was a scary time, noted a New York Injury Lawyer. What happened, you ask? Their ship stopped. It ran out of power and was stuck off the coast of Mexico. No power, no way to move, just a giant floating rock in the middle of the ocean.

It started in the engine room. The engine room, the heart of the boat, the place that makes it all possible. And it caught on fire, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. Bursting into flames, the boat's power source was crippled and broken. It was destroyed. And then the backup power generators didn't start up. And for hours on end no one knew what would happen next. There was no energy and even the toilets stopped working, says a New York Injury Lawyer. Four thousand people stuck on a boat with no clue of how to get off.

Thankfully, the backup power finally started and the passengers were able to make it to safety, noted a New York Injury Lawyer. The cruise ship owning company has given everyone free cruises in the future and apologized for the event.

When you vacation you can be harmed and that harm can required the attention of an Attorney. If you've been a victim, contact a New York Injury Attorney today.

Continue reading "Cruise Ship Stops, Strands Passengers," »

Braintree is a tiny town in the middle of nowhere that many haven't heard of, but it has been active lately.

A ninety four year old woman died there, the victim of an unfortunate accident. She was driving her car and though the story normally ends with the elder driving being responsible this time that is not the case, says a New York Injury Lawyer. A misguided and unthinking woman in the other improperly controlled her car, veering into the older woman's lane and causing the old woman's car to flip. Yes, she was ninety four but that is no excuse for her life being cut short, notes a New York Car Accident Lawyer. Every minute we have is precious and no one has the right to take one second from us, even if we're already old.

In an unrelated story, a man has been charged with drunk driving, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. A stupid, selfish, oaf of a man thought he was better than everyone else who obeys the drinking and driving laws. He thought he could do what we can't and now he's in jail because of it, says a New York Injury Lawyer. It is a wonder he didn't hurt anybody with his unthinking and arrogant actions. His crazed behavior saw him blow through two red lights and finally slam his car into a curb, hard enough that the car was damaged and people called the cops, notes a New York Car Accident Lawyer. He has been placed in jail for his stupidity.

If you have been the victim of a car accident or drunk driver, contact a New York Injury Attorney today.

Continue reading "Elder Woman Dies; Man Drives Drunk, says NY Injury Lawyer" »

More than three thousand human beings, three thousand sons and daughters and mothers and fathers and friends and relatives, were trapped at sea as their supposedly luxury cruise ship broke down, says a New York Injury Lawyer The ship is a giant of a boat, measuring almost one thousand feet long. And it broke down nearly two hundred and fifty miles off the coast of San Diego, California when a massive fire broke out in the ship's engine room, notes a New York Injury Lawyer. The crew worked fast and hard and one hopes smartly to put out the fire but it was too little too late as the ship was ground to a halt.

The United States of America and the government of Mexico have worked together to bring food to the starving passengers, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The Coast Guard is going to be air lifting in more than seventy thousand pounds of food immediately in an effort to give those on board some relief from the dire circumstances that they find themselves in. Honey moons have been ruined, vacations destroyed, memories forever tainted, all because of this disaster on the high seas, says a New York Injury Lawyer. Instead of seeing dolphins swim, passengers are watching helicopters from the USS Ronald Reagan drop food to them.

Air conditioning was destroyed, hot water gone, telephone services gone, and even the toilets were shut down. It was and is a floating mess. Full refunds will be offered but how can one begin to pay for the horror of being trapped at sea?

If you are the victim of a personal injury, contact a New York Injury Attorney today to ensure your rights are protected.

Continue reading "Thousands Trapped at Seas" »

An Ohio couple has brought a lawsuit against St. Mary’s Medical Center and Scott Orthopedic Center, claiming these facilities were negligent in their care and treatment, a New York Injury Lawyer reports.
Others were named in the suit as well, including another medical center and a doctor, as defendants, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer. The plaintiff was a patient of the defendants, beginning in February 2009. The complaint was filed in Cabell Circuit Court on September 22.
The plaintiff, along with his wife, claim the defendants gave him the wrong antibiotic, then prescribed too much of it. They also say his blood levels were not monitored properly, they did not record and report the blood test results accurately, and then kept him on antibiotics after the blood tests began to show evidence of kidney damage.
According to the lawsuit, the defendants’ negligence caused injury to the body, significant physical pain and mental anguish, along with long-lasting disfigurement and deformities. All of these problems contributed to extra medical expenses, like doctors, institutional care, hospitals, nurses, equipment, and related services. They also claim sustained impairment to the capacity to enjoy life, humiliation and embarrassment, and the loss of earning capacity.
The couple wants compensatory damages for all the suffering involved and the case has already been assigned to a circuit court judge, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer. The case has yet to move forward and other details are unknown, as of now.
Justice must be served and compensation must be given when someone suffers a great loss. A New York Injury Attorney can be the vehicle for that justice. Your side of the story has to be told – let a New York Injury Attorney tell it, so you can get the compensation you deserve.

Continue reading "St. Mary’s Sued for Malpractice" »

A New Jersey jury has found the Swiss drugmaker, Novartis AG, did in fact provide clear warning about the risk of its bone-strengthening medicines, ending the lawsuit of a woman who claims the drugs destroyed her jaw, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer.
The 73-year-old plaintiff sued Novartis when she developed damage to her jaw while taking drugs to slow bone loss as she fought against breast cancer. A New Brunswick, New Jersey jury ruled Novartis gave sufficient warning to the plaintiff’s physician regarding the drugs the plaintiff was taking. “There is not anything in this record to show that Novartis deliberately concealed anything,” a company attorney told a New York Injury Lawyer.
This is the second product-liability case to go to trial over bone-strengthening treatments, which had sales in 2009 for $1.5 billion. Both drugs are still on the market. In 2009, a Montana jury ordered Novartis to pay $3.2 million in damages to a woman who also said the drug damaged her jaw, sources related to a New York Injury Lawyer.
The New Jersey plaintiff sought unspecified damages for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Her 75-year-old husband also sought damages for his loss of consortium, society and services. She testified in her trial that the drugs only advanced her condition, known as osteonecrosis. She had no comment after the verdict was handed down. Her attorney told a New York Injury Lawyer that he was disappointed with the ruling.
A New York Injury Attorney will fight hard to get you the compensation you deserve when you are injured. Your case is important and a New York Injury Attorney will treat it as such.

Continue reading "Novartis Wins Jaw Injury Trial in New Jersey, Reports New York City Injury Lawyer" »

New York Injury Lawyer
It’s been a quiet change, but certain airlines in Europe and Asia have stopped seating unaccompanied minors next to adults, due to some incidents of reported sexual abuse. Unfortunately, this policy may lead to children becoming injured in an online emergency, sources tell New York Injury Lawyers.
Millions of children fly without an adult every year and the number is growing, with the growing numbers of families split apart by divorce or long-distance jobs. There have been a great many lawsuits due to the seating of children on airplanes, especially in the United States, but airlines have yet to implement a plan or policy to deal with these problems.
One major case happened on an Air France flight, in which the cabin was suddenly depressurized, and two children were unable to reach their oxygen masks. The children, an 8-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl, were seated in separate window seats and crying, until a flight attendant was able to help them put their masks on.
A passenger, who was the grandfather of three children, told a New York Injury Lawyer his recollection of the flight. He said he could still hear the screams. “Imagine their terror and distress. They needed someone to be with them.” Air France has confirmed the details of the incident and now unaccompanied children aged 5 to 12 are put into a row of their own.
A spokeswoman for Air France says the seating policy was changed about a year ago, because of complaints of “inappropriate touching” of children during long flights. She also said it was a “very, very small number” out of the approximately 400,000 unaccompanied minors that flew on Air France every year.
Children especially need a voice to speak up for them when someone harms them, which is why retaining a New York Injury Attorney is so important. The adults in a child’s life should only provide the best they can, which is why a New York Injury Attorney is so vital when you need court presentation for any children in your life.

Continue reading "New Seating Airline Seating Policies for Children Raise New Questions, Reports New York Injury Lawyer" »

The jury awarded the complainant against Merck & Co. $8 million in a lawsuit over its Fosamax osteoporosis drug, but a federal judge has cut that award to $1.5 million while uploading the verdict, a New York Injury Lawyer reports.
A U.S. District Judge in Manhattan denied Merck’s request for a defense verdict or a new trial. The jury gave a 72-year-old woman of Fort Walton Beach, Florida victory in her suit against the company. It was her complaint the she had developed osteoncrosis of the jaw, what is otherwise known as jaw death, from taking Fosamax.
According to the judge, the $8 million verdict was far too high. The plaintiff was allowed to take a reduced award of $1.5 million or to request a retrial to determine damages. “A significant damage award is warranted, but the $8 million deviates substantially from what would be reasonable compensation,” the judge told a New York Injury Lawyer. Merck has stated it will appeal the judge’s refusal to throw out the verdict entirely.
“Both the finding and the amount of compensatory damages are against the weight of the evidence,” a lawyer for Merck told a New York Injury Lawyer. “The evidence showed that Fosamax did not cause the plaintiff’s injury and that it is a safe and effective medication that was properly designed.” This suit was the second of two cases to come before this judge, who is overseeing federal Fosamax litigation across the United States.
Have you or a loved one been harmed through the actions of someone else? A New York Injury Lawyer stands ready to assist you. You can make the law work in your favor, if you have a New York Injury Lawyer to represent your interests.

Continue reading "Merck Verdict Cut Significantly" »

The suicide of a Rutgers University student whose sexual encounter with another man was streamed online by his roommate has prompted new legislation from a New Jersey senator, reports a New York Injury Lawyer.
“Tonight we call on one another to stamp out the bigotry and the harassment that [caused] this young fellow to take his own life at 18 years of age,” said Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-New Jersey. He was joined by other New Jersey Democrat legislators and Garden State Equality, a gay rights group that organized an anti-bullying rally at which the senator spoke.
The body of an 18-year-old student was recovered from the Hudson River, a week after he jumped from the George Washington Bridge. The bridge spans the river between New York and New Jersey, where Rutgers is situated. The student jumped from the bridge after two other Rutgers students allegedly made a streaming video of him and another man engaged in sexual activity.
The proposed law would cause any schools that receive federal student aid “to create policies prohibiting the harassment of any student,” the senator told a New York Injury Lawyer. Cyberbullying would be classified as a form of harassment under this new legislation.
Lautenberg went on to say that federal funding would be given to colleges and universities to help them counter and prevent bullying against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. The victim’s roommate and another student, an 18-year-old woman, have been charged with invasion of privacy. They are accused of placing a camera in the victim’s dorm room without his knowledge, then streaming the sexual encounter online.
No one should have to endure harassment and poor treatment. Gain swift and just compensation with the help of a New York Injury Attorney. Don’t let those who harmed you get away with it – contact a New York Injury Attorney.

Continue reading "Legislation Introduced in Congress Against Campus Harassment, Reports NY Injury Lawyer" »

The story has all the trappings of a scandal: an elected official, another elected official, homosexuality, racism, the internet, free speech, and a man losing his job. And that's just what happened, says a New York Injury Lawyer. The former assistant Lawyer General for the state of Michigan was fired recently for what is being termed "borderline stalking behavior."

The story begins much earlier than today. In fact, it begins with the election of a man to the position of student body president. The man is openly gay and this upset the former A G. As a result, this past April the former A G started a blog which appeared to be dedicated to tracking the moves of the gay student body president, noted a New York Injury Lawyer. The former A G said that the gay student body president was a radical, a racist, a liar, and someone devoted to spreading a destructive agenda. While all of that sounds incendiary, and likely is, it is not something someone can be fired over. Well, it's not something a state employee can be fired over, as their first amendment rights would be violated in such a case, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. As such, the question remains: was the man fired because he opposed a gay student body president, which would be a political firing and thus illegal, or was he fired because he stalked an innocent man in such a way as it brought ill repute to the state? Time will tell as the story unfolds.

Your constitutional rights, and your right to be free of stalking, can be violated at any time. If you feel you've been the victim of such a violation contact a New York Injury Attorney today.

Continue reading "Former Assistant Lawyer General Fired for Stalking" »

A group of college professors conspired to create a sex lair, a place where they would take undergrad students, have sex with the girls, photograph them nude, threaten to release the photos of the girls ever spoke, and then give the students higher grades in return for the sex, according to officials at a university, said a New York Injury Lawyer. The professors, four in all, called themselves the "Nigerian Mafia" and were on the faculty at a historically all black university. University officials immediately dismissed the four professors for their actions, noted a New York Injury Lawyer.

The university initially was silent on the matter but came forward after a professors' rights organization complained that the professors were denied their due process of law rights, said a New York Injury Lawyer. The university then felt they had to come forward and explain what the professors had done in order to warrant being fired.

The students were sexually abused and threatened with public humiliation said the university. The four professors would threaten to publish nude photos of the girls on the social networking site, Facebook, if they ever reported the professors heinous actions, said a New York Injury Lawyer. Professors also allegedly attempted to rape some girls.

In response the professors' rights organization stated that they were not defending the professors' actions per se but rather the seeming arbitrary nature of the process, noted a Personal Injury Attorney. They claim that the professors were fired without due process of law, that their dismissal was based on hearsay and other innuendos, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The organization says that a professors should not be fired based on anonymous reports and that they were all entitled to a full hearing.

Sexual harassment and sexual assault are serious matters and while often dealt with at a criminal level, civil remedies are also available. Contact a New York Injury Attorney to determine if you have a case.

Continue reading "Professors Had Sex Apartment for Undergrad Students, says New York Injury Lawyer" »

They spent a lifetime waiting to take the trip. It was to be a beautiful escape from the life they knew - a brief reprieve into the exotic world of sea travel. Two women who did not know each other would forever have their fates intertwined - a terrible tapestry of pain with stitching forever unbreakable. And now, thanks to a recent Israeli Supreme Court decision, they finally have an opportunity for redemption, a chance to bring some justice to the world.

Both women had embarked on a simple cruise ship vacation when their boat was taken over by Palestinian Liberation Organization terrorists, said a New York Injury Lawyer. The terrorists made their demands clear, simple, and violent: release captured terrorists or one passenger an hour will die. They kept their word.

One of the women watched in horror as her husband was killed, noted a New York Injury Lawyer. She and he and been on the ship to celebrate their thirty six year anniversary. The terrorists pointed a gun at him, cocked it, and without a moment's mercy or hesitation pulled the trigger, executing the man. He could not rise to defend himself: he was in a wheelchair, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. Then, in an act of further cruelty, the terrorists took his limp body, along with the wheelchair that been his legs for so long, and hurled them both into the sea. Thirty six years of love now in a watery grave forever.

It took years to bring suit, and the case was almost denied a hearing on statute of limitations grounds, but the Supreme Court said it can now go forward, said a New York Injury Lawyer. A trial is expected later next year.

If you or a loved one have been injured by another person you may be due compensation to make your injuries whole. Contact a New York Injury Lawyer today to see what rights you have.

Continue reading "Victims of Terrorism in Israel Can Bring Suit, says NYC Injury Lawyer" »

It was not the best way to begin a vacation: breaking your leg. The sixty seven year old woman has worked for a lifetime and was now, in the sunset of her days, taking a cruise she'd always dreamed of taking, said a New York Injury Lawyer. It was her first trip on a cruise ship and she would be forgiven if it was also her last, given what she went through.

To enter the boat require the aged woman to board a small boat, ride over to the large cruise ship, and then move from one to the other, reported a New York Injury Lawyer. She had to, in effect, leap from one moving, bopping in the water, boat to another. As she attempted to make the move she fell. She fell and found herself trapped, her leg having become lodged between the two boats, said a New York Injury Lawyer. What's worse, this was almost a preferable scenario as she could see straight down to the water below and knew that a few wrong moves and she might find herself floating in a watery hole, trapped, unable to escape, and possibly facing death.

When she finally dis lodged herself from the precarious situation she initially thought she might have just bruised or sprained her leg, said a New York Injury Lawyer. Instead, her fate was far worse: her tibia was broken, snapped, cracked right in two. She had thought she could possibly walk it off but instead was now faced with a broken lower leg, noted a New York Injury Lawyer. For the entirety of the vacation she was confined to a wheel chair.

Injuries happen and they are not always the fault of the victim. If you find yourself injured you may be entitled to legal compensation. Contact a New York Injury Attorney today to find out if you have rights.

Continue reading "Woman Breaks Leg on Cruise Ship, says NY Injury Lawyer" »

A Long Island grandmother was given a diagnosis that predicted she had only months to live. That was two years ago, sources tell a New York Injury Lawyer. As it turns out, a second opinion gave her an entirely different story.
The 85-year-old grandmother, who once lived in Patchogue, is in the process of building her case for an injury lawsuit for medical malpractice against Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in Bayshore. If she is successful, the hospital will have to pay millions in damages, sources tell a New York Injury Lawyer.
The daughter of the 85-year-old woman told a New York Injury Lawyer that no one should have to suffer as her family suffered. They had merely brought her there for a stomach ache in November 2008.
“They told us that she had double cancer,” the woman’s daughter told a New York Injury Lawyer. “Stomach and lung cancer.” The grandmother was given only two months to live, and set up to have in-home hospice care, and put on morphine. She became addicted to the drugs and her husband abandoned her once she started hallucinating.
“She lost her memories, she lost everything,” said the woman’s daughter. Almost two years passed before another hospital tested the woman only to find she didn’t have cancer at all.
The family is overjoyed that their loved one is not suffering from cancer and now out of her death-bed, but they are appalled by such a mistake. Brookhaven Memorial Hospital had no comment on the matter.
There is no real compensation for pain and suffering, but that doesn’t mean those who cause them should go on with no consequence. A New York Injury Attorney can represent your case and help you make sure justice is served. Whatever happened, a New York Injury Attorney will tell your side of the story so your case is resolved as it should be.

Continue reading "Family Tells Story of Grandmother Given False Cancer Diagnosis" »

Huntington’s Disease is fatal and has no cure. A 7-year-old girl is faced with the disease and suffers from it, even as her mother died, who died in 2009. It is a tragic case, but unfortunately, it does not deter a neighbor from engaging in cyberbullying against the girl and her family, a New York Injury Lawyer reports.
The 33-year-old neighbor freely admitted to posting horrific art work of the little girl on her Facebook page, including one of the girl’s face with her eyes closed and tongue hanging out, a pair of crossed bones underneath. Another picture was a Photoshopped image of the girl’s mother, held in the arms of the Grim Reaper.
She was quick to admit why she would do such a thing. “Personal satisfaction,” she said. “Because it rubs their a-s raw.” These were not the first incidences for trouble between the two families, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer. Police had been called to the two homes several times earlier. The families had been at odds for years.
One of the latest exploits of the neighbors was to decorate their pick-up truck like a hearse, strap a homemade coffin on top, and drive it back and forth in front of the girl’s house. According to the neighbors, it was only a Halloween prank. The neighbors have been placed under a restraining order and issued a public apology. They also dismantled the coffin.
Damage does not have to be physical or financial for you to require the services of a New York Injury Attorney. Vicious emotional attacks can be every bit as harmful and deserve just as much justice. Let a New York Injury Attorney represent you, so justice can be done.

Continue reading "Dying Girl Suffers Internet Attack by Neighbor" »

Accidents happen everywhere, and while we often think of automobile accidents as being a strictly American phenomenon, the following is a sobering reminder that death awaits everyone if they are not careful behind the wheel, said a New York Injury Lawyer.

There dead number nearly half a dozen, all from one accident, all from one careless, out of control, needlessly reckless and dangerous and stupid driver, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. One man, traveling down streets that are not properly paved, streets littered with trash, people, stands, and wildlife and cattle, streets not fit to be walked on let alone driven on, and of course, because what story is not complete without it, the man was speeding, notes a New York Injury Lawyer. Not speeding in the ordinary sense, but speeding in the sense that he was driving so fast that even in a nation where people are quite used to crazy driving he was seen as especially dangerous, says a New York Injury Lawyer. And, as a kicker: he did not have a license to drive.

Because of this, because of this terrible confluence of events, where upon bad roads, bad driving, and a bad car, all came together, five wonderful and magical people are dead. Five souls are now forever gone, having left the earth, never to return, never to smile, never to laugh, forever just memories in the wind, said a New York Injury Lawyer. There may be no justice for the dead. The nation is not known for its law and order. Be grateful, said one New York Injury Lawyer, that you live in a country where there is justice for the dead.

If you or a loved one are the victim of a car accident, contact a New York Injury Attorney today to protect your rights.

Continue reading "Car Accident Kills Five, says New York Injury Lawyer" »

Usually when a man goes to a strip club he's giving the strippers - sorry, dancers - money but not this time. A man who was seriously injured by a stripper's shoe has been given a six hundred and fifty thousand dollar settlement by the strip club for the injuries he suffered while watching a strip dancing performance, says a New York Injury Lawyer.

The man was sitting by, watching the girl who was surely doing nothing more than working her way through college, when her shoe struck him in the eye. As a result he has chronic, lingering, lasting, and apparently incurable double vision. He also has a terrible case of dizziness that seems persistent, notes a New York Injury Lawyer. This all is complicated by the fact that the man is a roofer and this injury, while perhaps received in a comical manner to some, has impaired his ability to work. A man who has double vision who also has constant dizziness and is expected to be a construction worker is not particularly valuable, says a New York Injury Lawyer.

Though initially seen a frivolous due to the location of the injury, the man and his attorney feel that the settlement proves they were justified all along in bringing suit, says a New York Injury Lawyer. After all, no one settles for six hundred and fifty thousand dollars unless there was something wrong. There was no report on whether the man was to be paid in singles.

Where you're injured doesn't matter if it prevents you from making a living. A New York Injury Attorney can help if you've been wrongfully injured. Contact a New York Injury Attorney today if you've been a victim of carelessness on the part of another.

Continue reading "Every day she woke up and went to work. She had a life to provide for, family, friends, a whole host of people and reasons why getting up and working was important. She didn't complain, she just did her job. All she asked in return was that her working" »

Every day she woke up and went to work. She had a life to provide for, family, friends, a whole host of people and reasons why getting up and working was important. She didn't complain, she just did her job. All she asked in return was that her working environment be safe, that she not risk her health and possibly even her life in exchange for a paycheck, said a New York Injury Lawyer. And that was not provided for her, according to the woman's lawsuit. She filed suit against her casino gaming employer, alleging that the casino's practice of permitted gamblers to smoke caused her to be exposed to second hand smoke and that second hand smoke was having a disastrous impact on her life and could maybe one day even kill her, noted a New York Injury Lawyer.

What is worse, from her point of view, is that the casino did not just permit the smoking but actively encouraged it by giving gamblers free cigarettes. And, if that was not enough, the employees were specifically told that if a gambler asked if they minded the employee should say that smoking was no problem at all. Except that it was and now she wants to be compensated for her injuries, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The almighty dollar was all that mattered to the casino bosses and in an effort to chase down every cent they could, to line their pockets just a little more, they put all of their employees at risk, said a New York Injury Lawyer. Now those employees will have their day in court.

Everyone has a right to a safe working environment. If your employer has created a dangerous condition and forces you to work in it you have rights. Contact a New York Injury Attorney today to find out more.

Continue reading "Casino Worker to Get Day in Court" »

Though instances of wrongful shootings that end in fatality are relatively rare, from time to time the police department does find itself in some hot water because of these type of occurrences. The city has just settled a wrongful death case involving police officers, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. There were three victims total in the shooting, with as many as five police officers opening fire on unarmed men, who were in a car. The shooting was especially tragic as the man who was killed was pronounced dead the day he was to be married.

According to a New York Injury Lawyer, one of the police officers thought he saw one of the men in possession of a firearm, and he believed that the men were trying to run him down in their car. At that point he and the other police officers opened fire. The two other men in the car, who both survived, were also shot, one eleven times and the other three.

The total settlement to be paid out to the victims and their families is about $7 million. $3.25 million will go to the family of the man who was shot, as he had two daughters with the woman he was about to marry. The man shot eleven times will receive $3 million, and the third man will receive $900,000, reported a New York Injury Lawyer. It was an unfortunate case with a terrible outcome, although it appears that justice has finally been served.

Physical injuries and property loss can occur in an accident, and in these situations you need a New York Injury Attorney. You have no better recourse than to contact an experienced professional that can help you get your life back in order, and a New York Injury Attorney is just that person.

A promising life was ended, said a New York Injury Lawyer. A fourth grade teacher, a karate instructor, and in her mid 20s, the victim was out for a job when she was killed. Her friend and jogging partner ran by her side when an out of control SUV ran her down, ending her life. The victim's friend also suffered sever injuries. The driver of the SUV was impaired, said a New York Car Accident Lawyer. Marijuana and Xanax were found in the driver's system and reports state that the driver may as well have been driving blindfolded.

The driver was sentenced to one and a half to four years in prison, reported a New York Injury Lawyer. The killer pleaded guilty of vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence of drugs, and of first degree vehicular assault - and fully admitted their guilt for the terrible crime committed. The victim's mother spoke because her daughter could not. She noted to a New York Car Accident Lawyer that in her heart she knew her daughter was made of such goodness that she would forgive her killer but that she, the mother, could not. She told the judge of her daughter's kindness and compassion. At one point she even read letters from some of the victim's former students. The message was a clear: a bright light was snuffed out by a senseless act.

Now, in an effort to ensure this tragedy doesn't befall another the mother has started to give speeches at various elementary and high schools. There is no happy ending just one of justice. A life ended; a killer behind bars; and a plea that everyone do whatever they can do prevent the future from repeating the past.

Those involved in a motor vehicle accident should contact a New York Car Accident Attorney. Any accident, can have terrible consequences for those involved, with costs going beyond medical bills and damaged property, but also pain and suffering in addition to lost income. Your best course of action is to contact a New York Injury Lawyer in order to get the most positive outcome.

Continue reading "School Teacher Killed by DUI SUV, says New York Injury Lawyer" »

Working outside of a hospital is no doubt a wonderful situation for anyone selling coffee, but it appears that a local man has had some difficulties with the institution, though they are now giving him the best care possible. A coffee vendor was recently hospitalized after fainting in front of a hospital, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The interesting aspect of the story is that the man is currently in a legal battle with the hospital over the placement of his coffee cart.

The hospital has been fighting the man over having his cart sit in front of the hospital, but the man recently won an injunction to allow the cart to stay until the case is resolved, says a New York Injury Lawyer. The man has been selling coffee in front of the hospital since 1995, and it is his primary means of employment. He has told reporters that he came to America for opportunity, and he found it in the coffee cart, which he has no desire to give up.

According to a New York Injury Lawyer, the hospital does not yet know why the man collapsed and they are running more tests. The man feels uncomfortable in the hospital, as if he is behind enemy lines. The only explanation the hospital has given is that the collapse may have been a result of too much sun, a claim his family disputes as he has worked out in the sun since 1995 without any other collapses.

Legal battles can be stressful for anyone, but having a New York Injury Attorney on your side can certainly make things a little easier. If you or a family member have a dispute with someone, you should not fight alone. Contact a New York Injury Attorney today and get started on the path to recovery.

Continue reading "Man suing hospital ends up in their ER, says a New York Injury Lawyer" »

Though instances of wrongful shootings that end in fatality are relatively rare, from time to time the police department does find itself in some hot water because of these type of occurrences. The city has just settled a wrongful death case involving police officers, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. There were three victims total in the shooting, with as many as five police officers opening fire on unarmed men, who were in a car. The shooting was especially tragic as the man who was killed was pronounced dead the day he was to be married.

According to a New York Injury Lawyer, one of the police officers thought he saw one of the men in possession of a firearm, and he believed that the men were trying to run him down in their car. At that point he and the other police officers opened fire. The two other men in the car, who both survived, were also shot, one eleven times and the other three.

The total settlement to be paid out to the victims and their families is about $7 million. $3.25 million will go to the family of the man who was shot, as he had two daughters with the woman he was about to marry. The man shot eleven times will receive $3 million, and the third man will receive $900,000, reported a New York Injury Lawyer. It was an unfortunate case with a terrible outcome, although it appears that justice has finally been served.

Physical injuries and property loss can occur in an accident, and in these situations you need a New York Injury Attorney. You have no better recourse than to contact an experienced professional that can help you get your life back in order, and a New York Injury Attorney is just that person.

Continue reading "Big Settlement in Wrongful Police Shooting, says a New York Injury Lawyer" »

As the great American pastime, every American should be able to enjoy a game of baseball with no fear of injury or pain. Unfortunately, there are some dangers associated with going to a game, most of which are fairly obviously to fans, such as getting hit by a foul ball. Sometimes though, the injury comes from a most unexpected place. A fan who was injured three years ago at a Mets game is suing both the player and the company that makes the bat, says a New York Injury Lawyer. The man, who was enjoying the game with his father, son and nephew, was struck in the face with the shards of a broken bat. The pieces of the bat broke his nose and eye socket, and has cause him to have metal plates put into his head.

According to the New York Injury Lawyer, the bat that broke was made of maple, which breaks far more frequently and with far more widespread results than bats made of the traditional ash. The lawsuit claims that the player and the company that manufactures the bat knew of the bat's potential for breaking and chose to ignore the warning signs.

A New York Injury Lawyer reports that the man is seeking an unspecified monetary payment both for his injuries, as well as the mental pain caused to his son, who should not have had such a horrific experience at a ball game. No word has been released as to whether the son has received any medical or psychological treatment.

Injuries at the hand of someone else should be recovered. A New York Injury Attorney is the professional expertise that you need in your corner. There is no reason to suffer when there is someone who can help you regain that which was lost due to an accident or injury. Call a New York Injury Attorney to find out the options that are available to you.

Continue reading "Injured fan sues Mets star and Bat company, says a New York Injury Lawyer " »

A NYPD sergeant is claiming that her recent arrest by a police captain for violating an expired order of protection was “racially motivated”, and seeks $11 million in restitution. The sergeant is black and the captain is white.
“I was surrounded by white supervisors and felt they wanted to hang me,” the sergeant told a New York Injury Lawyer of her arrest inside the 111th Precinct in Queens.
The sergeant says she was only following orders when she was told to bring in her 17-year-old son for a suspect lineup related to a robbery. The victim of the robbery was unable to identify him.
An order of protection against the sergeant had been filed earlier, after the sergeant allegedly hit her son, New York Injury Lawyers have learned. She was on modified duty because of this.
Her captain claimed she was violating the order by bringing her son in. Even though the sergeant claimed the order was no longer in effect, the captain arrested her anyway. “I felt like a perp, a prisoner, a criminal,” she told a New York Injury Lawyer.
If you or a loved one is harmed by someone and criminal law doesn’t quite seem to cover it, you have recourse to justice in a New York Injury Attorney. There is no reason to let someone get away with wronging you when you can enlist a New York Injury Attorney to fight for you in court.

Continue reading "Cop Seeks Damages Over ‘Racially Motivated’ Arrest, Says a New York Injury Lawyer" »

A New Hampshire family has filed a suit against SeaWorld, on behalf of a 10-year-old boy who watched an orca attack and drown a trainer.
The boy’s parents took their son to Florida in February to celebrate his 10th birthday, New York Injury Lawyers have learned. According to the parents, their son looked straight into the trainer’s eyes as she briefly freed herself and attempted to swim away. The complaint says he “saw the look of horror and desperation on [the trainer’s] face as she was swimming for her life.”
Nightmares have plagued the boy ever since, the family told a New York Injury Lawyer. He became hysterical as he saw the trainer dragged around the tank. “He never cried much before. Now he’s angry all the time. And he’s not eating. The school’s had some counseling for him,” said the boy’s mother.
The parents filed a negligence lawsuit, the day after the Labor Department reprimanded SeaWorld for regularly putting the trainer in mortal danger – the orca had already killed twice before, New York Injury Lawyers have learned.
It is rumored that the trainer’s widower is planning a wrongful death suit. SeaWorld will not offer comment on any impending litigation.
Personal injury can come in many forms, but all of it is traumatic. Those who afflict that trauma should not be allowed to get away with it, which is why a New York Injury Attorney is so important. If you want your case to have the best possible representation, a New York Injury Lawyer is your best possible choice.

Continue reading "Family Claims Trauma Caused by Sight of Orca Killing a Trainer, NY City Injury Lawyer Says" »

On the large, concentrated farms that are the standard of American agriculture today, it is common to give pigs antibiotics from an early age, first to ward off illness while they are still vulnerable after weaning, and again to promote faster growth with less feed, New York Injury Lawyers have learned.
There are an increasing number of medical experts who are concerned by the practice, however. They are worried that it will cause the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, like the strains of E. coli that cause millions of bladder infections every year, or resistant salmonella and other microbes.
The Food and Drug Administration may be about to impose some new guidelines, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. These guidelines will be voluntary and will not have the binding force of regulations. They would entail stopping the use of drugs to promote faster growth and closer oversight by veterninarians.
Many of the practices in what is known as factory farming are under attack, including animal confinement methods and safety monitoring, New York Injury Lawyers have learned. Livestock producers argue that there has been no direct link shown between farm animals and human illness.
Injury can come to you or a loved one from the most unexpected sources – that does not negate the fact that you should be compensated for time or money lost. Let a New York Injury Attorney help you gain that compensation and get your life back to normal. You will need proper representation and sound legal advice. A New York Injury Attorney can provide both.

Continue reading "Use of Antibiotics on Farm Animals Questioned, New York Injury Lawyer Says" »

A Bronx fire burned on for more than five hours before firefighters could get it under control, destroying a row of businesses, according to New York Injury Lawyers.
It was a six-alarm fire which seems to have started in a music store on White Plains Road in Riverdale, sometime around 12:30 a.m. and it continued to burn into 5:50 a.m. the FDNY told a New York Injury Lawyer. One of the store owners, 48, had just moved his store from across the street. They were set to celebrate the reopening during the upcoming weekend. “It’s devastating, we lost everything,” he told a New York Injury Lawyer.
About 12 of the 230 firefighters on the scene suffered injuries, but none of the injuries were life-threatening. No civilians were hurt. Among the facilities destroyed were a furniture store, a nail salon, a store-front church, and a grocery store.
“How are we going to rebuild?” asked the owner of the grocery store. “Where is the money going to come from?” New York Fire Department investigators have informed New York Injury Lawyers that they do not know the cause of the fire as of yet.
Even when something catastrophic occurs to your property, hope is not yet lost, when there are New York Injury Attorneys ready to assist. You may have suffered a great loss, but a New York Injury Attorney will work tirelessly to see that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Continue reading "Five-Hour Bronx Fire Burns Down Businesses, Says NY Injury Lawyer" »

Toyota has formally stated there was a software bug in the device they used to read their black boxes, which resulted in incorrect data, New York Injury Lawyers have learned. This revelation came only months after the car manufacturer used the information gained from the boxes to say that it was human error, not mechanical failure that caused sudden acceleration.
The automaker says the problem has been corrected and the black boxes will no longer give incorrect data on speed. They assured New York Injury Lawyers that only the speed was recorded incorrectly, not readings for pedal and brake application, which were primary factors in determining the cause of sudden acceleration.
Nonetheless, the admission from Toyota makes the data taken from the black boxes more than a little suspect. Since the sudden acceleration problem has arisen, Toyota as issued more than 11 million recall notices and has been served hundreds of lawsuits.
“You can’t rely on event data recorders to determine whether there has been a sudden acceleration event,” the executive director of an auto safety group told a New York Injury Lawyer. “We can’t take Toyota at face value that the EDR is accurate enough to clear them of responsibility for sudden unintended acceleration.”
If someone causes you or a loved one injury, whether a single individual, or a major corporation, it is still their duty to provide you compensation. A New York Injury Attorney is available for just such occasions. Your case needs the best possible representation and a New York Injury Attorney can provide it.

Continue reading "Toyota Acknowledges Software Bug in Black Boxes, New York Injury Lawyer Reports" »

It sounds like something that would sell on TV: a 15 year old girl with an addiction to sex talks to a world famous supermodel about her problems. And that's exactly what happened, says a New York Injury Lawyer. The girl first appeared on the Tyra Banks Show to discuss her self admitted addiction to sex. Now the girl is suing the Tyra Banks TV Show and Tyra Banks herself, claiming that the TV show violated her right to privacy and exploited her for monetary purposes, reports a New York Injury Lawyer.

The suit alleges that the Tyra Banks TV Show put the girl on air without first obtaining legally required parental consent and that as a result the girl was emotionally damaged by having to endure the humiliation of discussing her sex addiction problem on national TV, says a New York Injury Lawyer. The girl claims her damages amount to $3 Millions. Attorneys close to the situation claim that the exploitation was done to drive up ratings - deliberately drive up ratings - in a crass attempt to make money. Further, say attorneys for the plaintiff girl, the actions taken by the Tyra Banks TV Show also portrayed the girl in a pornographic fashion, notes a New York Injury Lawyer. Representatives for the Tyra Banks TV Show have not answered the complaint.

In addition to the Tyra Banks TV Show, Warners Bros Entertainment was also sued, says a New York Injury Lawyer. They are the parent company of TruTV which airs the Tyra Banks TV Show.

Invasion of privacy is a serious offense and can lead to emotional damage that lasts a lifetime. If you're privacy has been invaded you should contact a New York Injury Attorney immediately.

Continue reading "Teen Girl Claims Tyra Banks Show Violated Her Privacy, says New York Injury City Lawyer" »

The captain of a tour boat has brought a lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia and the operators of a tugboat that pushed a city barge into the smaller tour boat, resulting in the deaths of two Hungarian tourists, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer.
The 59-year-old boat captain stated to a New York Injury Lawyer that he may not even recover from the injuries he suffered in the crash or be able to ever work in that capacity again.
The captain feared for his life when he was trapped underwater with his passengers in the Delaware River. According to him, the crash is the result of the negligence of the defendants. He suffered injuries to his back, head, neck, arms, and legs, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer.
The parents of the slain Hungarian tourists have also pressed their own lawsuits. The 33-foot tour boat was stalled in the river when the 250-foot barge ran into it. The crash threw all the passengers, the captain, and his deckhand overboard, trapping everyone under the barge.
All distress calls to the barge went unanswered, New York Injury Lawyers have learned. The captain had shut down his air horn, due to smoke coming from his electrical system, and the barge had no lookout.
“Although other vessels heard Duck Boat 34’s radio calls, the tugboat did not respond to [the captain’s] radio transmissions and did not change its course,” an attorney for the tour boat captain told a New York Injury Lawyer.
Your case, when it comes to injury, damages, or suffering, should be pursued to the very end. A New York Injury Attorney can bring your case to a swift and just end. You will need to be represented by the very best, which you will get when you have a New York Injury Attorney on your side.

Continue reading "Boat Captain Sues Philadelphia, Reports NYC Injury Lawyer" »

The mother of a 9-year-old boy killed at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge in April 2010 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against both Disney Parks and Resorts and the driver of the bus that ended the boy’s life, sources tell a New York Injury Lawyer.
The boy died after he ran his bike into the side of a passing Disney bus and was pulled under the wheels. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the child’s dirt bike was in “unsafe condition” due to a flat bicycle tire, which they say caused the accident. The lawsuit claims the reason to be sidewalk conditions and the park bus system.
The lawsuit states pedestrians have to step off the sidewalk and onto the road or unpaved wetland area to avoid cyclist and other pedestrians. There are railing and steep gullies that prevent others from stepping toward the park itself when trying to pass others, the complaint reads. “Consequently, contact between a pedestrian and a bus or vehicle was reasonably foreseeable to occur and therefore cause serious injury or death to the pedestrian,” says the lawsuit.
According to New York Injury Lawyers, the lawsuit calls for damages in excess of $15,000. A Disney spokeswoman claimed the driver was not at fault. She did say to a New York Injury Lawyer, “It doesn’t lessen the sadness we feel for the [family of the boy].” She also said it was “inappropriate to comment further as the matter is in litigation.”
Nothing can take back a tragedy, but some justice can be obtained through the skill of a New York Injury Attorney. You will need proper representation when it comes to pressing a lawsuit and there can be no better representation than a New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "Mother of Boy Killed by Bus at Disney Files Suit, Reports NY Injury Lawyer" »

He’s just finished an examination in the highly public McCourt divorce case, but now David Boies is moving on to something of even higher profile – the suit against BP involving the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, sources tell a New York Injury Lawyer.
David Boies has asked for a seat on the committee in charge of multidistrict litigation against the British oil company and other corporate defendants who may have been involved in the April 2010 explosion that lead to a three-month long oil spill, according to New York Injury Lawyers.
Although BP has already opened up a $20 billion compensation fund for victims of the oil spill, litigation against the oil company is still very likely. A New Orleans district judge has received roughly 300 consolidated cases regarding BP and the spill, and he has called for lawyers with suits against the defendants to submit applications for a seat on the committee.
The judge says that among the criteria he will consider will be the willingness of the applicant to provide years of legal work, and experience in complicated legal matters and the ability to work well as a team or in a group, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer. Boies had no comment on his application.
Boies was quoted as being critical of the Obama administration’s moratorium on deepwater drilling after the oil rig explosion. He liked to believe that BP would have “stepped up to it anyway” rather than “sort of being clubbed into this”.
Nothing can take back the damage caused when someone harms your livelihood, but you can still be compensated for the loss with the help of a New York Injury Attorney. A New York Injury Attorney has the knowledge and skill to represent you properly in court and bring a swift just end to your case.

Continue reading "Famed Attorney Boies May Help Suit Against BP, Reports New York Injury Lawyer" »

A dog that was slated to be euthanized after attacking a 4-year-old Riverdale girl was recently released, over the protests of the girl’s father, a New York Injury Lawyer has learned. “It’s ridiculous that the dog attacked us and left us scarred for life and they still won’t put it down,” the father told a New York Injury Lawyer. “I just don’t know what it takes.”
The dog, a 3-year-old pit bull, was freed after its owner got the support of a pet advocate lawyer and agreed to build a fence topped with barbed wire to contain the animal. “You’re coming home with me,” the 23-year-old dog owner told her pet. “I love him to death.”
The trouble began when the dog got loose from its yard and attacked the little girl and her father as they walked down the sidewalk looking at Christmas lights in December of 2009. The dog bit both of the girl’s feet, which required stitches and ripped the father’s leg open, New York Injury Lawyers have learned. The father is filing a lawsuit against the dog’s owner.
The girl’s family has since moved away, which had been planned before the attack occurred.
Lack of criminal charges does not mean someone who caused injury to you or a loved one can just get away with it. Get justice by enlisting the help of a New York Injury Attorney. When you want your case to obtain its best possible resolution, only the services of a New York Injury Attorney will suffice.

Continue reading "Father Protests Freedom of Dog That Bit His 4-Year-Old Daughter, New York Injury Lawyer Reports" »

The family of a mentally-disabled woman is suiting Erie County for her wrongful death, a New York Injury Lawyer reports. She was found dead in her home in the winter of 2009.
The claim for wrongful death is generally the first step toward filing a lawsuit. One of the charges states that Erie County Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Services were negligent and did not respond to the mental, physical, and sexual abuse of the victim. They have been accused of calling several abuse calls unfounded.
The mother of the victim is expected to plead guilty to murder, as of this writing, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. She was charged in the death of her daughter last January.
Prosecutors tell New York Injury Lawyers that the girl suffered years of torture and abuse from her mother and her half-brother. The state has been investigating the death, finding the circumstances around it suspicious, and it seems there may be plenty of blame to go around in the tragedy.
The half-brother is being assessed for competency to be tried, and it is likely the mother will confess to the murder of her daughter. The difficult case to prove may well be the state, which is what makes someone like a New York Injury Lawyer so important. Negligence can sometimes be a difficult thing to prove, but the state may well have evidence that there were calls that went ignored while the victim was being terribly abused.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to the actions or inactions of another, you have an avenue to justice in a New York Injury Attorney. You will need proper representation in court, and a New York Injury Attorney can provide just that.

Continue reading "Erie County is Sued for Wrongful Death, Reports New York City Injury Lawyer" »

The family of a pregnant woman who died of an asthma attack has filed a suit against the city, claiming she might have been saved if the ambulance had been better equipped, a New York Injury Lawyer has learned. Prosecutors in Brooklyn have already been looking into accusations that two city medics ignored pleas to help the woman as she struggled for breath.
An ambulance arrived from Long Island College Hospital, with only the basic life-support crew. There was no medication to revive the woman, nor was there equipment to intubate her, according to the suit. “It was a matter of life and death,” an attorney for the family told a New York Injury Lawyer.
“The combination of wrongful acts, in failing to act when the victim was in acute medical distress and the ambulance dispatched without the proper medication and equipment caused this death,” the attorney went on to say. By the time a second ambulance arrived, this time properly equipped, the victim had already been without oxygen for too long, the attorney told a New York Injury Lawyer.
The suit seeks damages from the city, the FDNY, the hospital, and one of the medics accused of ignoring the victim’s distress. The second medic, boyfriend to the first medic, was also accused of doing nothing but was shot dead outside a Manhattan nightclub in July of 2010.
Sometimes someone will get away with committing a horrible act unless someone takes action. If you or a loved one have been harmed in some way by another, a New York Injury Attorney is your way to see that justice is done. With a New York Injury Attorney on the case, you can be assured you have someone with skill on your side.

Continue reading "Family of Asthma Victim Sues Eatery, New York City Injury Lawyer " »

It took firefighters from a dozen departments several hours to finally put out a fire that destroyed a small shopping center in Amityville, officials told a New York Injury Lawyer.
The fire started around 3:30 a.m. at the single-story center, which contained a spa, a ski tour company, and a stained-glass gallery. All of them were destroyed by the fire, the salon owner told a New York Injury Lawyer.
First responders attempted to control the fire from its source, which appeared to be the basement, but the fire weakened the first floor so severely, they had to retreat outside. The fire was put out by 11 a.m. Due to the hot and dry summer, the nearby hydrants did not have enough pressure, so water had to be pumped from the Amityville River, a quarter-mile away, according to a New York Injury Lawyer.
The basement was shared by all three businesses, the salon owner told a New York Injury Lawyer. Her supply of salon goods were kept there. She described the basement as “like a maze”. Her first concern, she said, was about how her 23 employees were going to support their families. The owner of the building could not be reached for comment. No injuries were reported.
A New York Injury Attorney is ready to assist whenever sudden tragedy strikes, due to the negligence or willful malice of another. You’ll need compensation to make up for the loss of time and money that is sure to follow and the skill of a New York Injury Attorney can provide that compensation.

Continue reading "Small Shopping Center Destroyed by Fire, Says New York Injury Lawyer" »

A coyote went on a rampage in a Westchester town, attacking three people before finally being caught by trappers, according to New York Injury Lawyers. The attacks began when the coyote came out of the woods into a cul-de-sac and went straight for some kids tossing a football.
“It came right at me,” a 14-year-old boy told a New York Injury Lawyer. “I smacked it out of the way before it had a chance to bite me. I did it twice. Then I smacked it a third time and chased it away from the other kids.” He suffered minor cuts to his hands.
Less than an hour later, the beast was half a mile away, sneaking into a family’s front yard. It tried to tried to catch a 2-year-old girl who was there with her father. “We were sitting outside playing,” the father said to a New York Injury Lawyer. “I sensed something out of the corner of my eye, but by that time it was grabbing her.”
He managed to pull the child away before it could bite down on her arm, but the coyote persisted. He protected the girl and both of them received only minor injuries. All three were given rabies shots at a local hospital. When the coyote was finally brought to bay by trappers, it bit off the head of one it is own puppies, then lunged at an officer, who shot it dead. The animal will be tested for rabies.
Certain unexpected circumstances turn out to be relatively harmless, but others cause pain and injury which far outlast the initial experience. For the latter, you need a New York Injury Attorney. Only a New York Injury Attorney can bring your case to its best possible resolution.

Continue reading "Coyote Killed After Attacking Three, New York Injury Lawyer Reports" »

Six men who were abused by a former Portland, Oregon Scout leader when they were children have settled their cases with the Boy Scouts of America, their attorneys told a New York Injury Lawyer.
The settlement prevents the attorneys and the men from discussing amounts of money they received in compensation for abuses suffered in the 1980s. New York Injury Lawyers believe the money likely reaches into multiple millions, since the Boy Scouts of America have also agreed to pay the state $2.25 million in punitive damages.
“The Boy Scouts of America, by paying these punitive damages, have acknowledged that they were wrong,” said an attorney for one of the six men to a New York Injury Lawyer. Another attorney hoped the settlement would make the Boy Scouts safer, just as litigation against the Catholic Church made the church safer.
Among the plaintiffs was a 38-year-old man who received $20 million in punitive and compensatory damages. Most of it was to be paid by Boy Scouts of America, who was held at fault for not protecting the boy from a convicted pedophile, who also happened to be an assistant Scoutmaster.
No matter how much time has passed, if someone has done something wrong to you or a loved one and has not paid for it, justice still needs to be done. It is for cases such as these that make New York Injury Attorneys so important. The efforts of a New York Injury Attorney can help you get more than compensation – they can help you achieve justice.

Continue reading "Six Men Receive Settlement for Childhood Abuse by Scout Leader, Reports NYC Injury Lawyer" »

A commuter rail system is offering to pay a $200 million settlement to victims and the families of victims of a deadly 2008 crash, New York Injury Lawyers have learned.
Twenty-five people died and more than 100 were injured when a commuter train crashed into a freight train in Chatsworth, California, on September 12, 2008. Federal investigators told a New York Injury Lawyer that the commuter train’s engineer was sending text messages seconds before the train crashed.
“The reason we went in this direction was our desire to try and get money to the families of victims as soon as possible,” said the vice chairman of the train company’s board of directors. “By filing this motion in federal court … we believe this will take years off litigation and allow families to recover faster.”
$200 million is the liability cap allowed under federal law in passenger rail accidents, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. That may not be nearly enough, however. There may be some victims with medical bills of six or seven figures who will not get adequate compensation from a mere $200 million. Attorneys are looking for ways to fully compensate everyone involved.
When you or a loved one suffer a personal injury that causes time lost from work or from family duties, that’s a loss of money. You will need compensation and the assistance of a New York Injury Attorney to get it. A New York Injury Attorney has the training and expertise to bring your case to its best possible resolution.

Continue reading "Rail System Offers Settlement to Victims of California Rail Crash, Says New York Injury Lawyers" »

A Witchita, Kansas inflatable-amusement company is being suited by the mother of a 5-year-old boy who died after a fall from a inflatable ride, New York Injury Lawyers have learned. The mother claims the company operated their equipment in an unsafe manner.
The boy died after falling from an inflatable ride and hitting his head on a concrete floor. The mother wants to collect “an amount in excess of $75,000” for personal injury and wrongful death. Her suit also claims that the company violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, and wants $10,000 per violation.
The mother’s attorney told a New York Injury Lawyer, “Our basis for this (lawsuit) is that the company take some responsibility or accountability for what they did. So far they have refused to do so.”
The boy’s 5th birthday was held at the company’s facility. A particular ride involved an inflatable unit like a mattress, flat but with a bulge in the middle. It is surrounded by a 2-foot-high inflatable barrier.
An employee said the child was to be placed in the center of the unit. Adults jump on the flat sides, which launches the child into the air. Four days later, the family returned with free passes and attempted the maneuver. The boy flew over the barrier and landed headfirst on the concrete floor.
Tragedy is an unfortunate fact of life. Sometimes it’s an accident, but at other times, it could have been avoided. In cases when you deserve compensation for that tragedy, a New York Injury Lawyer is ready to assist you. You or your loved ones need someone to represent your interests and a New York Injury Attorney is the best person for the job

Continue reading "Mother Bring Suit Against Inflatable Company Over Child’s Death, Reports New York Injury Lawyer" »

There have been more than 150 so-called “water cases” filed in Boone Circuit Court in West Virginia by mid-August against an energy company and five of its subsidiaries, a New York Injury Lawyer has learned.
Residents in the area of Seth-Prenter have complained to New York Injury Lawyers, “As a result of the defendants’ mining operations, the plaintiffs’ well water has been contaminated and is no longer safe to drink or use for household purposes.”
All of the cases name the energy company and its five subsidiaries as the defendants. Both individuals and families as a group seek a judgment against the six defendants, both jointly and severally for damages and injuries “proximately caused by their unlawful, wrongful, and negligent conduct…”
A judge reported to a New York Injury Lawyer that the court expects to be ready for a jury trial in October 2011. New York Injury Lawyers will be closely monitoring the case for further developments.
When someone, whether an individual person or an organization with membership in the hundreds, causes personal injury to you or a loved one, there is a way to be compensated for your loss. A New York Injury Attorney is that way. Only the skills of a New York Injury Attorney will enable you be well-represented in court so your case is heard and your side of the story is told. It is the way for your case to reach its best possible resolution

Continue reading "West Virginia County Has Numerous Water Cases Filed, Reports " »

A Fourth of July weekend became an occasion for tragedy when a man drowned in a Long Island backyard pool, Suffolk police told a New York Injury Lawyer. The 32-year-old man did not know how to swim, police said to a New York Injury Lawyer, but he still went alone and unwatched into the pool of his friend.
“All we know for certain is that he did not know how to swim,” a homicide detective told a New York Injury Lawyer. “His family knew him as a non-swimmer.” The victim was visiting his wife, stepson, and others. He left the group inside and went out to the pool. He was gone for about 15 minutes before his wife decided to look for him.
“His wife actually discovered him at the bottom of the deep end of the pool, which is 8 feet deep,” a police detective told a New York Injury Lawyer. Attempts to revive the victim were unsuccessful. The victim had no health problems and alcohol is not believed to be a factor. Investigators will wait for a medical examiner’s report before determining the cause of death officially.
Tragedy can strike at any time. No matter what the circumstances, a New York Injury Attorney is ready to assist you, if the tragedy was caused by another. You and your family deserve just compensation and a New York Injury Attorney is the first step toward gaining it.

Continue reading "Man Drowns in Pool over 4th of July Weekend" »

The mother of a confessed killer being sued for the crime may be able to use her homeowners insurance policy to pay for damages, a New York Injury Lawyer has learned. The plaintiffs are the family of the murdered woman. Should the defendant lose, her homeowner policies may pay up to $550,000 of the settlement according to the ruling by a Supreme Court justice.
The 66-year-old defendant is being sued by the family of a Glen Cove woman who was killed and dismembered by the defendant’s son in August 2006. Should she lose the suit, her homeowners insurance policy will kick in, since the killing took place in her home, her attorney told a New York Injury Lawyer. They will pay damages to the victim’s family up to $250,000.
If the damages are higher than that, the company that covers the defendant’s excess homeowner’s insurance will pay an additional $300,000, the judge ruled. The company believes it should not be responsible, since the defendant did not notify the company of the lawsuit at first.
The killer of the woman is serving a sentence of 30 years to life in prison. The family of the victim argued that the murderer’s mother either knew or should have known her son was dangerous. The defendant’s attorney has told a New York Injury Lawyer that the suit is still pending.
No one should be able to escape justice. If someone has done wrong to you or a loved one, a New York Injury Lawyer will ensure just compensation. Your case deserves proper representation and a New York Injury Attorney can provide it.

Continue reading "Family of Slain Woman May Get Policy Benefits" »

A doctor-pilot showed no sense of alarm even minutes before her small plane went out of control and crashed in a fiery explosion, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer.
The doctor’s plane, a Cirrus SR22, had just been cleared for landing, when she aborted the effort, causing the four-seater craft to bump up and down and finally crash a quarter-mile from the runway. The doctor, 70, her stepson, 44, and his wife, 47, all from Manhattan, perished in the explosion. “Her last words were that she was going to ‘go around’,” a source told a New York Injury Lawyer.
Controllers could do nothing as the doctor’s plane went out of control, striking the ground propeller first two times before crashing and bursting into flames, the source told a New York Injury Lawyer. “[The doctor’s] goodness was a beacon for all the young doctors who passed through her program,” the doctor’s husband said when talking of her work at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
The doctor’s cousin said of the family, “Their loss is incalculable. [The doctor] did so much good for so many people.” The doctor’s stepson was a bank executive and his wife was a fashion designer who “were besotted with one another”, the cousin said.
Even when an accident has no one truly at fault, there are still costs incurred, which have to come from somewhere. A New York Injury Lawyer can help when it comes to those losses. If you need someone to help you get back on your feet financially after an accident or a loss of some kind, a New York Injury Attorney is the perfect person to help you gain just compensation.

Continue reading "Doctor-Pilot Remained Calm Until the Very End" »

The city is going to pay more than $7 million to settle a civil suit involving a fatal police shooting, a New York Injury Lawyer reports. A Brooklyn federal judge approved the deal, ending a long, racially-charged affair that caused disputes and shocked disbelief all through the city.
The slain man was having a bachelor party at a strip club in Queens when he was shot to death. He was scheduled to be married just hours later on November 25, 2006. He was survived by his children, 7 and 4 years of age. His estate will receive $3.25 million, a New York Injury Lawyer has learned.
A friend of the victim, who was wounded, will receive $3 million. Another friend who was shot will get $900,000. The city’s press release appeared to beg for forgiveness. “The city regrets the loss of life in this tragic case,” it read in part.
The victim’s fiancée told a New York Injury Lawyer that she found the settlement “fair”. She went on to say, “No amount of money will provide closure.”
The $7 million is one of the largest payouts the city has ever been compelled to make. One man received $9.9 million after serving 19 years in prison. He had been framed by a cop for murder. Another man received $8.7 million after being brutalized by cops in a Brooklyn station house in 1997.
It’s true that no amount of money can ever make everything right again, but that doesn’t mean someone who did something wrong to you or a loved one should get away with it. A New York Injury Attorney is ready to assist you. Your case can be heard before court and get the attention it’s due when you have a New York Injury Attorney representing you.

Continue reading "NYC Settles in Case of 2006 Police Shooting" »

Two drivers involved in a head-on collision on the Long Island Expressway remain in critical condition in a Flushing hospital’s intensive care unit, authorities told a New York Injury Lawyer.
A 64-year-old Greenlawn resident is still in a medically induced coma after his airport shuttle van was hit head-on by a Mercedes-Benz driven by a 30-year-old man from Hempstead. The driver of the Mercedes was driving the wrong way, a spokeswoman for the New York City Police Department told a New York Injury Lawyer. There were no passengers in the shuttle at the time.
The Greenlawn man is in critical condition with bruised lungs, and a broken rib cage, pelvis, and right leg, his son-in-law told a New York Injury Lawyer. “He’s fighting for his life right now,” the son-in-law said.
The 30-year-old man from Hempstead was also taken to the same hospital, police told a New York Injury Lawyer. He has been charged with vehicular assault, drunken driving, and reckless endangerment. He has also been placed under police guard. There are no further updates on his condition. The son-in-law said his father-in-law had his two daughters at his side before being sedated. “He tapped his heart to indicate he loved them,” said the son-in-law.
Time lost due to injuries caused by someone else cost money, as do hospital expenses. You or your loved ones should not have to pay for that. Let a New York Injury Attorney get you fair compensation for your losses. A New York Injury Attorney can represent you in court and bring your case to its best possible resolution.

Continue reading "Drivers Still in Intensive Car after LIE Crash" »

Luis Castillo is costing the Mets money, aside from his hefty contract, says a New York Injury Lawyer. He is being sued by a New Jersey man who was badly injured after being struck by a piece of Castillo’s shattered bat – a man who was sitting in the presumably safe box seats at the time.
The 2007 Mets-Brave game turned into a nightmare for New Jersey man who sustained multiple facial fractures. He had to have pins placed into his jaw and metal plates placed in his face.
“It looks like a spear,” the victim’s attorney told a New York Injury Lawyer about the bat that hit his client in the face. “It’s going to be a long time before he takes his son to another ballgame.”
The victim is not suing only the player, but the manufacturer of the bat, the Mets, Major League Baseball, and the player who loaned Castillo the bat in the first place. The suit seeks an undisclosed sum of money.
The heart of the suit is maple bats, like the one Castillo used, claiming such bats are more prone to shattering than bats made from ash. “When a maple bat shatters,” the plaintiff’s attorney told a New York Injury Lawyer, “it actually explodes. It sends shrapnel everywhere.”
You never know when some harm will come to you or a loved one. Whatever the time and whatever the harm done to you, a New York Injury Attorney is read to assist you. The skills of a New York Injury Attorney will see to it that you receive proper representation and compensation.

Continue reading "Man Hit by Bat in 2007 Sues Mets, " »

Two New York City police motorcycles were involved in a minor accident while escorting Vice President Joe Biden to Kennedy Airport, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. The car which carried the Vice President was into involved in the accident and no officers sustained any serious injuries, says a New York Car Accident Lawyer. Biden had met with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently.
In November of 2009, an NYPD car driving ahead of Biden’s motorcade had a minor accident involving a livery cab. Biden was due to appear on “The Daily Show” at the time. In October 2008, a police officer hurt his leg and back in a motorcycle accident as part of Sarah Palin’s escort to a debate with Biden in St. Louis.
There have been more serious motorcade accidents over previous years, including fatal wrecks in motorcades in Albuquerque and Honolulu, both escorting President George W. Bush, states New York Injury Lawyers. Accidents happen to everyone, not just the rich and famous. In fact, they probably happen more often to those of us who are not so fortunate in their resources, in which cases a New York Car Accident Lawyer is a great asset.
If you or a loved one are involved in a car accident, your greatest ally is a New York Injury Lawyer. Your case is important to you and a New York Injury Attorney recognizes this, and will strive to tell your side of the story both in and out of court. He or she will give you the representation you need to find an equitable and just ending to your case

Continue reading "Minor Accident in Vice Presidential Motorcade" »

The mother of a 5-year-old Queens boy has made a shocking claim. According to her, her son was ambushed and sexually assaulted by four classmates, all of the in kindergarten.
“I’m very sad and disappointed,” the mother told a New York Injury Lawyerr. “You never expect this to happen to your child, especially in school. You expect them to go to school and come back safe.” The Astoria resident filed a notice of claim on August 27, 2010. This is the first step on the path to suing the city, said a New York Injury Lawyer. Her suit alleges that her son was assaulted, sexually abused, and raped.
The mother states her boy went into the bathroom when the attack occurred. Four boys, all of them 6 or 7 years old, held him down, removed his pants, and inserted at least one finger into his anus, according to the filing. The victim wears ankle braces due to balance issues and is said to have suffered physical injuries and posttraumatic stress disorder.
“He’s already started with a psychologist,” said the mother’s attorney to a New York Injury Lawyer. “He’s having nightmares, gender identification issues.” The city’s Education Department has yet to finish its investigation and no action has been taken against the four alleged attackers.
No one likes to be the one to start legal proceedings, but sometimes it is the only choice you have. If it comes down to that choice for you or a loved one, a New York Injury Attorney is ready to assist you. Your case is important and a New York Injury Attorney can give it the attention it needs.

Continue reading "Five-Year-Old Boy Sexually Abused by Classmates, New York City Injury Lawyer Reports" »

It appears that the most important role of a guidance counselor, to give guidance and some help or direction to a student, has been seriously failed. A guidance counselor working at a local school was recently reprimanded for inappropriate remarks made on a phone call, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. The counselor was approached by the mother of a boy at her school who was being bullied. A follow up call that was apparently intended for someone else showed the true feelings of the counselor, who insulted the child and implied that he exaggerated things that were happening in school.

The mother of the boy was also called vulgar names and insulted, and after she listened to the call, she reported the counselor to the school. According to a New York Injury Lawyer it was the first incident in the guidance counselor's otherwise clean career. The counselor was given a letter of reprimand by the principal at the school, but no further action has yet taken place.

The mother believes that the counselor has gotten off with too light a sentence, as she and her son had gone to her in need of help, and their trust was betray. A New York Injury Lawyer said that the mother believed the counselor should no longer be allowed to offer guidance at the school. It can only be hoped by parents at the school will not have their own children misguided by the counselor, and parents everywhere hope that this nightmare situation does not happen at their own school.

Emotional injuries are just as harmful as the physical ones. When someone puts their trust in a counselor, the last thing they expect is for that trained professional to take advantage of their vulnerability. A New York Injury Attorney can help you bring charges against a professional that has hurt you in a mental or emotional way. Call and schedule a meeting with a New York Injury Attorney today, and get the justice that you deserve.

Continue reading "Guidance Counselor offers little guidance, say New York Injury Lawyer " »

One person, a West Virginia man, is going to get nearly $2.4 million out of a $12 million settlement following a salmonella outbreak. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, this is the largest share any single person will receive.
“Everything that could have gone wrong with you went wrong with him,” said the 59-year-old West Virginia man’s attorney to a New York Injury Lawyer. “He almost died.”
A federal judge recommended that the 122-claim settlement be approved. It included the claims of the families of nine people who had died, and 45 children who had been sickened.
Settlements involving the children will range from $15,000 to $395,008, a New York Injury Lawyer has learned. The wrongful death cases could settle for between $98,752 and $987,520.
“My clients have been through a lot,” another attorney told a New York Injury Lawyer. The attorney represented two of the wrongful death claimants and 18 of the sickened children. “They have mounting medical bills … they really want closure.”
Salmonella was found in a container of peanut butter in January of 2009, leading to recalls of the product and those it supplied to other manufacturers. The company with the tainted peanut butter began filing for bankruptcy in February 2009.
Nothing can restore time lost from being ill or injured, or loved ones lost due to the mistakes of others. The efforts of a New York Injury Attorney can at least get you or your loved ones just compensation when such things occur. You need an advocate who knows the law and who will give you the best possible representation in court. That advocate should be a New York Injury Attorney.

Continue reading "$12 Million to Be Handed Out in Peanut Case, Says New York Injury Lawyer" »

The 17-year-old daughter of the US ambassador to Thailand was killed when she fell from a mid-city luxury highrise, sources reported to a New York Injury Lawyer. She fell from a 25th story window of Herald Square Towers on West 34th Street to land upon the third floor overhang, police sources told a New York Injury Lawyer. The young woman was pronounced dead on the scene.
Police arrested a man who is facing charges of endangering the welfare of a minor. The relationship of this man to the young woman is not clear, at this point.
New York Injury Lawyers believe the young woman was at a party in the 25th floor apartment when she fell at around 4:15 in the morning. “They’d been drinking,” said the building engineer, who saw the partiers walking through the lobby fifteen to twenty minutes earlier. “They’d invited some other people back from a club.”
The circumstances leading to the tragedy are still under investigation, but New York Personal Injury Lawyers were told she might have been just leaning out of the window for some fresh air when she lost her balance and fell. A 25-year-old man was identified as the host of the party and arrested for supplying alcohol to minors.
There are times when an injury done to you or a loved one is just too much to pass over. There must be some kind of compensation and a New York Injury Attorney is just the one to help you get it. If you want your case resolved not only in the best manner possible, but in the quickest manner possible, consult a New York Injury Attorney.

Continue reading "Envoy’s Daughter Killed in Fall, Reports New York Injury Lawyer" »

A bus driver crashed his bus because he was texting – and it was all caught on videotape. He caused an accident on Loop 410, according to a New York Injury Lawyer, and he is now the first person in Bexar County to be convicted of reckless driving due to texting.
The jury was out for only ten minutes before returning with a guilty misdemeanor verdict for the 29-year-old bus driver who may spend up to 30 days in jail when he is sentenced, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer.
He has requested probation, but the judge in charge of the case would like this case to set an example to all who might consider texting while driving. She would like to see jail time imposed.
“This is setting a community standard,” the judge said after the verdict to a New York Injury Lawyer. “Don’t do this. You need to resist the temptation (to pick up the cell phone). It’s very dangerous.”
The bus had two disabled passengers aboard when it hit the back of an SUV at 34 mph.
During the trial, the prosecutor played footage from the inside of the bus, which showed the accident as it occurred. It also showed that the driver had been checking text messages on his phone for six minutes before the wreck occurred.
“When traffic built up at its worst, he was still texting,” the prosecutor argued. “Six minutes is a long time to have a phone in your hand – looking down, looking up, looking down, looking up.”
If you or a loved one are harmed by the actions of someone being negligent or acting in a dangerous manner, a New York Injury Lawyer is ready to assist you. With a New York Injury Attorney on your side, you can be sure your case will be swiftly brought to its best possible resolution.

Continue reading "Texting Bus Driver Convicted, Reports New York Injury Lawyer" »

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to five electronic cigarette distributors, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. They were cited for various violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or FDCA, including unsubstantiated claims and poor manufacturing practices.
The FDA also issued a letter to the Electronic Cigarette Association, stating that the Administration wants to regular electronic cigarettes and other related products as a matter of public health.
“FDA invites electronic cigarette firms to work in cooperation with the agency toward the goal of assuring that electronic cigarettes sold in the United States are lawfully marketed,” the letter read in part, according to a New York Injury Lawyer.
FDA has determined that some of the substances in electronic cigarettes are subject to regulation as drugs, which means they must hold to a standard of testing before claiming to treat or mitigate any disease, such as nicotine addiction.
Some companies received letters for reasons other than regulatory. One company markets drugs in an unapproved liquid form, such as tadalfil, which is a drug for erectile dysfunction, and rimonabant, which is a weight loss drug that his not been approved in the United States. These liquid drugs are used to refill the cartridges used in electronic cigarettes. They are vaporized and inhaled.
There are a great many laws that govern the manufacture and distribution of drugs, and with good reason. Someone could suffer greatly from an untested pharmaceutical product. If you or a loved one has suffered from something like this, a New York Injury Attorney can assist you. You deserve compensation and a New York Injury Attorney can make it so those who caused you injury will provide that compensation.

Continue reading "Electronic Cigarette Makers Served Warning, NY City Injury Lawyer Reports" »

He was found alone. A New York Injury Lawyer reports that a seventy six year old man drowned to death. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease and it is believed that he wandered off on his own in the middle of the night. No foul play is believed to have taken place. It is believe that the man simply walked the streets by himself, probably unaware of his actions and certainly with no idea of the fate that awaited him, noted a New York Injury Lawyer. A tired old dirty and often forgotten canal was his final resting place.

A passerby called 911 to report the death, said a New York Injury Lawyer. A chance meeting between two strangers who never met one another in life yet will forever be linked together in death. A final act of mercy from an anonymous person. He lay alone in the canal, lungs filled with water, but at least one kind stranger was willing to notice. One last person said you matter, we care, I will notify the authorities.

An incurable, degenerative disease, Alzheimer's disease affects one in eighty five people across the globe. Those who are afflicted with the disease should be given proper care and attention. Managements of a patient with Alzheimer's disease is critical, notes a New York Injury Lawyer. Medical treatment for Alzheimer's disease is improving but there is no known cure. There is no known prevention. There is only the tender care and comfort that a loved one or trained professional can give.

If a loved one has died as the result of an accident, you should contact a New York Injury Attorney. There is no one that can replace your family member, but recompense can be made. Call a New York Injury Attorney today and get started on the road to resolution.

Continue reading "Mentally Ill Man Drowns, says NY Injury Lawyer" »

A man was convicted of rape and sent to prison, serving ten years. Unfortunately, he was not the one who committed the crime. He might not have been convicted at all, because there was no physical evidence pointing at him for the crime, but he sealed his own fate by confessing.
According to a New York Injury Lawyer, the convicted innocent man related details to the jury that only the rapist could have known, at least in the eyes of the prosecutors, such as how the rapist hit his 75-year-old victim in the head with the handle of a silver knife found in the house. DNA evidence later proved that another man committed the crime – but by that time, the man convicted of the crime had already served his sentence. He was paroled in 1991.
“I beat myself up a lot,” he said to a New York Injury Lawyer, regarding his confession. “I thought I was the only dummy who did that.”
He is far from the only one. New York Injury Lawyers have learned that at least 40 others have confessed to crimes that DNA evidence later showed to be false. Some people can be induced to confess, or pressed by prosecutors to confess. These prosecutors often, intentionally or unintentionally, provide privileged details in the course of their interrogation, supplying details to add to the confession.
Being accused of a crime is a terrible experience, especially if the accused is innocent. If this happens to you or a loved one, your best recourse is a New York Injury Attorney. Your time and money and even your reputation suffer great harm from such accusations, and compensation will be needed. If a New York Injury Attorney represents you in court, you can be assured your side of the story will be told and justice will be served.

Continue reading "Study Shows Why The Innocent Confess, A New York City Injury Lawyer Reports" »

Breastfeeding a young child is generally considered a necessity for the health of the baby, and while some feel that it is inappropriate to be done in public, most have agreed, as well as the courts, that it is an acceptable practice to be done in public, as anything done for the wellbeing of a child is to be tolerated publicly. A Manhattan mother who claims that she was asked to leave a cafe is now suing the business, says a New York Injury Lawyer. The woman and her friend were both nursing their young infants when a manager at the cafe allegedly first asked them to stop breast feeding, and when they refused, asked them to leave the establishment.

According to a New York Injury Lawyer, the women left in tears, and at least one of them has stopped nursing in public because of the emotional trauma she has received. Both women are suing the establishment for an undisclosed monetary sum.

The owners of the cafe have responded to the suit by saying that not only are they accepting of breast-feeding, but have encouraged it at their place of business with signs that show their support. They also claim that in the incident the case refers has been inaccurately depicted, and that the manager only asked the ladies to cover up a bit more when other customers complained, and that they were never asked to leave the premises. It seems the case is going to have to go to trial, as both sides may have a strong case and it will come down to who the jury believes.

A New York Injury Attorney can help anyone that has been traumatized by an incident. Whether the effect is physical or mental, there is no reason that one should not recover for damages sustained. If you or a loved one has been involved in a situation that suffered a loss of any kind, a New York Injury Attorney is the best solution.

Continue reading "Breast-feeding Mom sues cafe, reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

A woman of Blue Lake, California visited her Alzheimer’s-suffering father on almost a daily basis and it was not uncommon for her to find him wearing clothes soaked in urine, a New York Injury Lawyer has learned.
The woman claimed that it would take sometimes more than twenty minutes for the staff to find time to help her clean her father. And, she told a New York Injury Lawyer, he was not even the worst case of negligence.
“A lot of times I walked out of there crying because of the things I saw,” she said. Her testimony turned out to be very important when a jury hit the owners of a nursing home with a $677 million verdict, causing immediate calls for tort reform.
The 58-year-old woman quoted above was part of a class-action lawsuit representing 32,000 patients who blamed nursing home staff shortages for inadequate care of their loved ones.
The company intends to appeal, but parties challenging a trial court decision are required to post 150 percent of the verdict as a bond, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. It is doubtful the company can pay the original judgment without going into bankruptcy, let alone the more than a billion the bond will cost.
Litigation is usually the last resort, but it is sometimes necessary. If you or a loved one are suffering due to someone else’s maliciousness or negligence, it’s time to call a New York Injury Attorney. You will need proper representation in court and a New York Injury Attorney is the best person to provide it.

Continue reading "Nursing Homes Will Surely Be Changed by Recent Verdict, Claims NY Injury Lawyer" »

A Missouri family has deemed a gym and trainer to be responsible for the death of a kickboxer, a New York Injury Lawyer has learned. The man died after a kickboxing match, and his family is certain the gym and the trainer are liable.
The 27-year-old kickboxer died on March 13, 2006. The competition he had participated in was sponsored by the gym, according to a New York Injury Lawyer.
The kickboxer’s family claims the owner of the gym is culpable because the man who died should not have been allowed to fight at all. According to the family, he had been injured a few days earlier while practicing.
According to the suit, the kickboxer had suffered repeated trauma to his head during his final fight, which aggravated his earlier injury. The family wishes damages in excess of $25,000, New York Injury Lawyers have learned.
The husband of the gym owner said he had never seen the kickboxer practice at the gym a tall. “He didn’t even work out here… I think he worked out at home.” The gym owner’s husband, who trains MMA fighters, said he would not have let the kickboxer fight at all, due to his inexperience.
When something in everyday life goes horribly wrong, it is sometimes difficult to sort out who is responsible. This is the time to call in a New York Injury Attorney. When you want your case to come to a swift and fair resolution, the best person to have on your side is a New York Injury Attorney.

Continue reading "Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Kickboxing Academy, Reports New York Injury Lawyer" »

An NYPD cop was beaten by his fellow officers with batons, after his wife called 911 for help with a gang of thugs, New York Injury Lawyers have learned.
The officer’s right hand was broken and he received a number of bruises from the kicks and club blows delivered by the police who should have been there to help him. They were called when a gunman threatened guests at the officer’s daughter’s birthday party.
The six-year veteran cop, who works at the 110th Precinct is black, and his assailants were white, which leads some to believe the attack may have been racially motivated. “They didn’t treat me like a house owner calling for help,” the officer told a New York Injury Lawyer. “Everyone who lives in the 113th Precinct is not a perp.”
The officer’s wife made the 911 call at around 1:15 a.m. as her unarmed husband confronted thugs armed with guns and bats who came in as partygoers were leaving. “I told the 911 operator it’s my daughter’s 21st birthday and my husband is a police officer and there’s a young man with a gun,” she told a New York Injury Lawyer.
“Who do we call now?” she continued. “It’s very hurtful to know you can’t trust the police officers in your neighborhood. I feel like the 113th Precinct is our enemy.”
There is an ally to turn to when no one else can help in matters of civil difficulty – a New York Injury Attorney. Your case will be heard and given the proper treatment when you trust it to a New York Injury Attorney.

Continue reading "Cop Beaten After Wife Calls 911, New York City Injury Lawyer Reports" »

Two drivers on Long Island suffered a head-on collision on the Long Island Expressway early in the morning, says a New York Injury Lawyer. One of the drivers was later charged with drunk driving and was found to have been driving the wrong way on the expressway, resulting in the collision and an explosion. Both men involved in the accident were listed in critical condition.
A 30-year-old man from Hempstead and a 64-year-old man from Greenlawn were both taken to New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens in Flushing after the 6 a.m. crash between Exits 24 and 25, police sources told a New York Injury Lawyer.
According to police, the Hempstead man was drunk and driving too fast when he took his car west on the eastbound side of the Long Island Expressway. He crashed into the Greenlawn man, who was driving Super Shuttle used to transport passengers to and from the airports. The shuttle had no passengers inside it at the time of the accident.
The man from Hempstead faces charges of driving while intoxicated and reckless endangerment.New York Injury Lawyers could not reach the families of either driver for comment.
When you or a loved one are the victim of an accident, there are losses in time or injuries that can cost money. A New York Injury Attorney can help you recoup your losses. The services of a New York Injury Attorney will allow you to bring your case before a judge fully prepared to state your own side of the story

Continue reading "Two People Injured in Wrong-Way Crash" »

545 residents of Mingo County, West Virginia, have filed a multi-million dollar personal injury and wrongful death lawsuit against an energy company. It is set to go to trial in 2011, according to a New York Injury Lawyer.
The suit claims that the company poisoned residential drinking water when it in poured 1.4 billion gallons of coal slurry into abandoned underground mines between 1978 and 1987. According to the suit, this highly toxic slurry seeped up through cracks in the earth and got into the wells. The company denies it did anything wrong, but residents have told New York Injury Lawyers that their water often ran orange, red, or black.
As of now, the trial is set for August 1, 2011. “I suggest you all clear your calendars for August and September,” the presiding judge told a gathering of attorneys. New York Injury Lawyers have learned there were only five claimants when the case originated in 2004.
“It has grown to more than 500,” an attorney reported. “Some of the claims have changed from personal injury to wrongful death because some have died.” Another attorney claims there have been at least three deaths and more may occur.
Damages caused by someone else’s negligence cost time and money. If you or a loved one have suffered such damages, a New York Injury Attorney stands ready to assist you. Only the efforts of a New York Injury Attorney can bring your case to a swift and equitable resolution.

Continue reading "Coal Slurry Trial Set for 2011, Reports NYC Injury Lawyer" »

Death was only minutes away, but a doctor-pilot showed no signs that anything was wrong. Her small plane bucked and wildly and crashed in a fiery explosion, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer.
The air traffic controllers at the Essex County, NJ, airport had already cleared the doctor’s plane for landing, when she aborted the maneuver. The plane bucked up and down and crashed about a quarter-mile from the runway.
The doctor was 70 years old. Also on board were her stepson, 44, and his wife, 47. None of them survived the crash. “Her last words were that she was going to ‘go around’,” a source told a New York Injury Lawyer. The controllers could only watch, horrified, as the plane went out of control, its propeller bouncing from the ground twice before it finally crashed and exploded, the source told a New York Injury Lawyer.
“[The doctor’s] goodness was a beacon for all the young doctors who passed through her program,” her husband stated, referring to her work at St. Vincent’s Hospital. The doctor’s cousin spoke of the family. “Their loss is incalculable. [The doctor] did so much good for so many people.”
Accidents are an unavoidable part of life and some of them require special attention. A New York Injury Attorney can give your case the attention it needs. Once you have the services of a New York Injury Attorney working for you, you can be assured your case will reach a swift and fair resolution.

Continue reading "Doctor-Pilot Shows No Hint of Impending Doom in Deadly Crash," »

Some lettuce was recently discovered to have been infected by E. Coli, says a New York Injury Lawyer. As of now, at least two people have been hospitalized for E. Coli infection. Both of the victims were said to have eaten romaine lettuce with a few hours of hospitalization, which is how the New York State Public Health Laboratory discovered the infection.

According to a New York Injury Lawyer, a great deal of lettuce has been thrown out because of the outbreak. Many New Yorkers are afraid to eat anything that may have been tainted by E. Coli.

E. Coli, says a New York Injury Lawyer, can cause mild diarrhea as well as far more severe complications, including damage to the kidneys, which is why it is considered such a serious issue when even a small amount of E. Coli is discovered.

It appears at present that the outbreak was mostly contained. Outside of the two people who were hospitalized, no other cases have been reported. The main effect so far has been in scaring other New Yorkers who feared they could be infected. No word has been given as to whether any lawsuits will be filed.

If you find yourself sick because of poorly processed food, your best course of action is to contact a New York Injury Attorney. Cases involving tainted food can be extremely complicated and difficult to win, so in order to gain the best possible outcome, you should contact a New York Injury Attorney.

Continue reading "Tainted Lettuce makes 2 sick, scares city, says New York Injury Lawyer. " »

A recent plane crash cost the lives of everyone on board, except for a singly child, says a New York Injury Lawyer. The boy, whose name has been withheld, suffered broken legs, but has survived the crash.

According to a New York Injury Lawyer, most of the passengers were Dutch vacationers who returning from a recent excursion to Africa, where they likely took part in a safari vacation package. Word has not been released as to whether the young boy was on such a vacation and whether his family was with him at the time.

The cause of the crash is currently unknown. The recent volcano that blanketed much of Europe is said to have played no part in the crash. At present, it is known that the pilot said there was a malfunction, and that rescue teams should be on hand to deal with the crash.

The airline has offered free air travel to any family members coming to the crash location, as well as free rooms. The government is waving all visa requirements, says a New York Injury Lawyer.

If you find yourself hurt in an accident, you should contact a New York Injury Attorney. Any accident can have dire consequences for those involved, with costs not only for medical bills, but also for pain and suffering as well as lost income. The best course of action is to contact a New York Injury Lawyer in order to get the best possible outcome.

Continue reading "Plane crash yields only one survivor, say New York Injury Lawyer " »

At a recent open air concert by popular teenaged singer Justin Bieber, a number of fans were injured when the crowd got out of hand. About 5000 fans had arrived to watch the show, most of them younger girls, and when a rumor started that Bieber had arrived early, many of the fans surged forward, and at least eight girls had to be sent to the hospital.

According to a New York Injury Lawyer, of the girls who were pulled out of the crowd by authorities, most had simply fainted, although a few hyperventilated. It appears that the worst injury sustained during the panic was a fractured kneecap.

No word has come out as of yet regarding whether or not any of the teens or their families would be filing lawsuits for the injuries. Authorities said that the venue was appropriately prepared, but that the fans had gotten out of hand. A New York Injury Lawyer said that the concert was reported to be the largest ever at the venue, and was to be filmed by a local television station. It was to be broadcast live.

If you find yourself hurt and in need of a lawyer for damages, contact a New York Injury Attorney. Injuries that initially don't seem to require that much in medical bills or lost time can add up over time and you should definitely contact a New York Injury Lawyer so that you will receive the best possible outcome.

Continue reading "Justin Bieber fans hurt at Concert A NYC Injury Lawyer Reports" »

It appears that a foul may have been called on Lebron James off the basketball court. The star athlete is being sued for copyright infringement. His signature shoe, which is made by Nike, is allegedly remarkably similar to one made by another company, with an almost identical logo, and at times the same name is on the Nike shoe as on the other apparel maker's line of footwear, according to a New York Injury Lawyer.

The words 'milk crate' was on Milkcrate Athletic's apparel before it was ever put on Mr. James' shoe. The design of a milk crate is also used on both products. Milkcrate Athletics is suing Nike and demanding that they remove all uses of the words 'milk crate,' 'crate,' and removed the logo, which they claim to have had first. A New York Injury Lawyer said that as of yet Nike has not responded publicly to the charges.

The company is also seeking undisclosed monetary damages in addition to the changes to Nike's product, says a New York Copyright Infringement Lawyer. The reason for using 'milk crate' in conjunction with Lebron James is that he first played basketball using milk crates as a basket.

If you find yourself the victim of copyright infringement, your best course of action is to contact a New York Copyright Infringement Attorney. Copyright infringement is especially difficult to prove, and the only way to ensure a positive outcome is to enlist the services of a New York Copyright Infringement Lawyer.

Continue reading "Shoe 'Rip-off' involving Lebron James going to court" »

A federal lawsuit charges the producers of a recent documentary about rapper Lil Wayne with using three songs without prior permission in the film, reports a New York Injury Lawyer.
The DVD, which runs about ninety minutes, is called the “The Carter”. It featured three songs that were allegedly stolen, according to a copyright suit filed against QD3 Entertainment and Virgil Films and Entertainment, which seeks damages from two songwriters involved in the incident, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. QD3 is the production company of Quincy Jones III, who was not available for comment at the time of this writing.
New York Injury Lawyers are currently looking into this case, to obtain more information, but so far, no one is forthcoming with any further knowledge about the defendants or the complainant. The defendants offered no comment either.
Has your intellectual property been wrongfully used? Even if your work is famous, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s free for the taking. If you find yourself in the situation when your work is used without recompense, you will need the services of a New York Injury Attorney.
Your creations are your possession and no one else has the right to determine what’s done with them. Don’t give up your rights under the law or the compensation you deserve from all your hard work and time taken. Let a New York Injury Attorney secure your rights and ensure that your creations remain yours.

Continue reading "Music Used Without Permission According to a NY Injury Lawyer" »

For ninety minutes, a family was sure their young son had died in a tragic accident, says a New York Injury Lawyer. It was a nightmare no parents should have to endure. The parents of the young man were told their son and another passenger had been killed in a weekend collision in Pennsylvania.
The 26-year-old man was very much alive, however. He was asleep on the couch of the apartment he rents with his brother, an NYPD cop, sources told a New York Injury Lawyer. The man in the accident was one of the 26-year-old’s former frat brothers from Stony Brook University, who had his friend’s license on him for an as yet unknown reason.
“Ninety minutes of my life I’ll never get back,” the young man’s mother said to a New York Injury Lawyer. “My husband, who is a very strong man, was reduced to a puddle.”
Mistakes can happen. But sometimes these mistakes cause pain and suffering and someone has to pay for it. Money can lost, or time can be taken, neither of which can never be recovered. This is where the assistance of a New York Personal Injury Attorney comes in.
A New York Injury Attorney knows the laws involved when someone does harm to you or a loved and knows the obligations the injuring party has under the law. You will need proper representation in court and only a New York Injury Attorney can provide it.

Continue reading "Young Man Falsely Identified in Fatal Crash" »

New York City official are looking into a recent ferry crash. Sources have told a New York Injury Lawyer that the propulsion system may be the problem and that the assistant captain may have been piloting the ship when this latest accident occurred.
The ferry boat in question has already been under scrutiny, cited in a fatal crash into a dock, due to pilot error in 2003. The recent propulsion system failure is also of note, because a similar incident occurred in 1995, a Department of Transportation source told a New York Civil Litigation Lawyer.
“It’s not a totally unique thing,” the DOT official stated. According to the Department of Transportation, “mechanical error” is the reason the ship crashed. An apparent power failure caused the ferry to be unable to reverse, so it crashed into the dock.
New York Injury Lawyers intend to speak to both the captain and the assistant captain -- the latter was piloting the ferry at the time of the incident. The two front engines which control the speed of the ferry shut down prior to the collision, but the rear engines apparently continued to operate, resulting in a loss of control.
When you’ve encountered a problem that you just can’t solve on your own, perhaps it’s time to talk to a New York Civil Litigation Attorney. You don’t have to suffer permanent loss when it comes to income or any other financial setback caused by the negligence of others when you have a New York Civil Litigation Lawyer on hand.

Continue reading "Ferry Engine Fails – Again, a New York Injury Lawyer Reports" »

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 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" »

An 8 year old, Tyanthony Duckette, from Queens did not hesitate to run back into the fire in hopes of saving his 1 year old little brother, Daniel Wilson. Unfortunately, the smoke was too powerful and overcame both of them. The boys were taken out of the home by firefighters but were not able to make it. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, they were transported to Jamaica Hospital in efforts to try to revive them that were useless. It is speculated that the boys themselves my have triggered the fire when they stuck paper into an open light fixture. The “little determined hero,” as his grandfather called him, disappeared in the midst of the confusion when he realized that his little brother was left behind.

If you or someone you know what hurt or killed due to someone else’s negligence you may be in need of an experienced New York Injury Lawyer. With the right attorney you stand a good chance of getting the satisfaction you deserve when you've been injured.

Continue reading "Fire kills two siblings in Queens, New York-A NY City Injury Lawyer should be callecd" »

Jennifer Towers Apartment Corporation owns many apartment buildings. One of those building is located at 330 East 39t Street in Murray Hill, NY. The building owners owe over $10,000.00 in unpaid fines for their failure to properly inspect the buildings balconies and exterior walls. Had such inspections been made, perhaps Connor Donohue, a 24 year old social worker, would not have fallen off of his 24th floor apartment. Unfortunately, Donohue’s injury was fatal. Other residents of the Midtown apartment building claim their balconies are in various states of disrepair, including some balconies that weren’t even attached to the building in some places.
If you or a loved one sustains an injury due to no fault of their own, you need an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer to defend your legal rights. A New York Injury Lawyer will fight for you to get you the compensation you deserve for your injury.

Continue reading "A Bronx Injury Lawyer reports a fatal fall from a balcony in Manhattan, NY" »

Young Kira Foley had been playing at the new Brooklyn Bridge Park; located at 1 Main Street Brooklyn, NY 11201, when she suffered a serious injury. The 5 year old Brooklyn, NY resident went to the park on opening day and began playing on the dome shaped climbing toy. The dome is made of sleek metal. Foley suffered injury after falling off the dome. She lost a tooth and broke her nose. Reports indicate her father has been trying to have the domes removed so other children do not suffer injury as well.
The same domes that caused Kira Foley an injury is also burning children. Reports by a New York Injury Lawyer indicate the domes, which are made of metal, attract and hold the scorching summer heat. The children that dare to play on them during a sunny day receive burns to any part of the body that touches the dome. Reports do not indicate if any children have suffered a serious burn injury due to the domes. After reports of the burns, Kings County official constructed tents to cover the domes from direct sunlight. But even with that slight precaution, parents want them removed. Officials have posted signs in the park warning parents of the dangerous play equipment.
If you or one of your loved ones suffers an injury at no fault of your own, you need a New York injury Lawyer to help you with your case. New York Injury Lawyers will help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury.

Continue reading "Brooklyn children are suffering injury at Brooklyn Bridge Park, reports a New York Injury Lawyer." »

After spending eighteen years in prison for a crime he did not commit, a Brooklyn man received $9.9 million in damages. A cop famous for dealing with the mob framed him. This was landmark case and a record amount awarded for a civil rights suit against the city. According to some New York Injury Lawyers, the deal was made just a week prior to the start of the trial.

After spending eighteen years in prison, the man indicated that he would not have accepted any less for having his life ruined by a “Mafia Cop”. The New York spokesperson indicated that this was in the best interest of all the parties involved. The man knew the victim of the murder but stood firm that he was not guilty of strangling her and dumping her body report New York Injury Lawyers.

The man was a recovering drug addict when the killing occurred and had just spent some time getting his job as a postal worker back as well s working on his relationships with his family. The only eyewitness in the case was coerced into lying by another detective who had been moonlighting as a hit man for a mob-family. The two men who pulled off the false guilty verdict were convicted in 2006 for numerous murders. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, the man who was falsely imprisoned was released when the man recanted his testimony. He said he had been threatened by the men and was in fear of his own safety.

Continue reading "Man Framed For Murder Gets $9.9 Million Reports A Westchester Injury Lawyer" »

A lovelorn man attempts to find a mate through a dating agency. He paid ten thousand dollars to the agency to try to find the woman of his dreams. The matchmaker promised perfection for those seeking a mate. However, when the man was not happy with the selection of dates, he requested a refund reports New York Injury Lawyers.

The dating service refused to refund his money. The man indicated that he was promised dates with beautiful women who were the dream of powerful executives and eligible bachelors. When the woman who represented the dating service didn’t hold up her end of the deal, the man asked for a refund. The dating service refused to refund his money reports New York Injury Lawyers.

The dating services claims to be almost perfect when creating love matches for well-heeled clients. The company’s website features dozens of sexy women in skimpy swimsuits and lots of cleavage. The man is suing because he says that the dating service didn’t even manage to provide him with three appropriate dates each month. According to the man, the women that he met from the service were either already in relationships with other men, didn’t meant his personal standards or did not approve of his background. New York Injury Lawyers report that the man requested a refund within ninety days of signing up but that the agency would not pay.

The man indicated that he met a representative of the agency and signed up with the agency shortly after. He indicated that he had been enticed by the ads promoting the agency’s ability to match men and women based on personality and other criteria. The representative from the agency indicated that she had no idea the man was unhappy with the dates he was receiving. She said he never told her as much. According to New York Injury Lawyers, the representative for the dating agency only responded by stating that she felt there was a mistake and that she would take care of the problem immediately.

Continue reading "Manhattan Man Sues Dating Service Reports A Suffolk County Injury Lawyer" »

A former NYPD police officer was playing the role of a good guy and offering to help two women get their children involved in after-school fun. What he was actually doing was setting the women up for sexual abuse. According to New York Injury Lawyers, the officer was also convicted of unlawful imprisonment and official misconduct.

The former officer used the after-school idea to get the home address of the two women and then he showed up at their homes where he abused the women. His lawyer claimed that the women were unreliable resources. The NYPD officer told the court that he didn’t remember one of the encounters at all and the other was mutual flirtation report New York Personal Injury Lawyers.

The former NYPD officer was convicted in January after he was accused of misconduct for telling a young girl that he would tear up her ticket if he would do him a sexual favor. He showed no emotions when the verdicts were read. He still faces charges of using his position as a police officer to gain sexual favors. He is also set to go to trial for raping a woman who entered the station house to inquire about children’s programs. The former officer pleaded not guilty in that case as well reports New York Personal Injury Lawyers.

Currently charges are pending in another incident where a woman locked herself out of her car. She gave the former officer her number and he offered her information on the children’s after-school program as well. The man contacted the woman a few days later and asked her to meet him. He had her get in his car and then found a secluded area and forced her to kiss him while he abused her.

In addition to each of these allegations, another woman indicated that the former officer too had approached her and he wanted to discuss an after-school program with her as well. According to New York Injury Lawyers indicate that the man remained firm that he didn’t remember the woman at all. The New York Police Department fired him

Continue reading "Former NYPD Officer Convicted Reports New York City Injury Lawyers" »

A star student at Chabad Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Miami died when the Jet Ski he was
driving crashed into another watercraft. The twenty-one year old and his friend were
riding Jet Skis in Tampa Bay when the two collided at a high rate of speed. New York
Personal Injury Lawyers do not have any additional information about the incident, and it
does not appear that there will be any criminal charges filed as a result of this tragedy.
The deceased comes from a family of rabbis and had been studying at the yeshiva in
Miami. He was at the top of his class. Family members spoke highly of him as a role
model for many others, and acknowledged his vast wisdom. He was looking forward to
his ordination as a rabbi which was soon approaching. He was the youngest of 12
children, and his late father had been a prominent leader in the community of Brooklyn
Chabad Lubavitch during his life. Police told New York Injury Lawyers that it is
not clear if the victim's friend, who was from Israel, was also studying at the same
yeshiva. He currently resides in Miami on a student visa. It has not been mentioned if he
sustained any injuries as a result of the accident. Family and friends have been
devastated by this incident, as the young victim had many people of various ages that
looked up to him for his knowledge and wisdom. The community will be deeply impacted
from this loss.

New York Injury Lawyers help recover losses due to unfortunate events. While
they cannot bring back a loved one tragically taken in an accident, they can lessen the
financial blow these situations can have. If your family has been devastated by an
incident, you will need a New York Personal Injury Attorney to fight for your rights and
reclaim just compensation for your pain and suffering.

Continue reading "Top student killed in Jet Ski crash, according to a NYC Injury Lawyer " »

Four men were part of a chain of dental offices were accused of a slew of state Medicaid-fraud charges. The Post exposed the clinics scam. Basically the men who ran Dental Plaza clinics in Brooklyn, Queens and Bronx took $5.7 million from the New York Medicaid fund. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, the Attorney General charged the there men.

According to New York Injury Lawyers, the men accused took advantage of various touts or flyer boys to recruit Medicaid car holders and then paid them in cash and gifts. The three men are set for arraignment. Health care providers are not allowed to give any kind of gifts other than something like a toothbrush.

The recruiting scheme often found drug addicts and mentally ill people fro rehab centers, psychiatric clinics and homeless shelters to use. The folks recruiting were often paid approximately $7 for each Medicaid patient they brought in and then the patients received between $10 and $15 for taking part in the scheme. New York Injury Lawyers indicate that the recruits unknowingly invited reporters into the clinics. One of the men had already been charged with Medicaid fraud but those charges were dismissed.

Continue reading "Dental Plaza clinics in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx Charged with Fraud Report a New York Injury Lawyer" »

Nassau County Correctional Center once strip-searched inmates, even those arrested for
minor crimes, until 1999 after a federal judge ruled that the practice was
unconstitutional. The procedure involved full body and cavity searches, without any
privacy or cover. Over seventeen thousand people are hoping for an award of $10,000
each for being subjected to the humiliating and degrading act for a grand total
settlement of $177 million, says New York Injury Lawyers. County attorneys
have filed a counter offer of $200 or less for each person, bringing the total to no greater
than $3.5 million. One of the plaintiffs in the case was a former teacher arrested on an
unspecified charge in 1996. She testified that she was instructed by a female
correctional officer to remove all her clothing, while submitting to a search of her private
areas. It has already been established that the former inmates should not have been
invaded in such a manner, and now the federal judge presiding over the matter has to
make a determination of the damages, if any, to be assigned. The judge first will decide
if any award will go to the entire group due to the general loss of the dignity of a human.
Then he will contend if any additional settlement would be necessary for mental anguish
and pain and suffering. The county attorneys stated to New York Injury
Lawyers that they are prepared to appeal any damage settlements, including those
made to the group as a whole, based on the theory of the judge in this case is
unprecedented.

If your dignity has been stripped away from you through an unconstitutional act, do not
stay silent thinking no one can help you. There are New York Personal Injury Attorneys
available to fight for your right to be treated with decency. Let their proficiency in these
cases work for you. Call a New York Personal Injury Attorney, and they will battle for
your rights.

Continue reading "Strip-search case in negotiations, according to a Staten Island Injury Lawyer " »

A former NBA referee tells a New York Injury Lawyer that he has yet to receive
any money from the sales of a book he authored. The personal memoir is a revealing
recount of his days of refereeing NBA games and illegally gambling on some of those
games. He entered a guilty plea in 2008 on placing illegal bets on over 100 of the games
he officiated. His sentence included one year in prison and payment to the NBA of
$200,000 in restitution. The US Attorney's office in Manhattan is responsible for
enforcing the restitution payments, therefore they are assisting him in the recovery of
the royalties he is due. His contract with the publishing contract states that he is to
receive 73% of the profits, and will be paid to him upon his request. However, despite
numerous inquiries for payment, the publisher has refused. Even questions of the
number of books that have sold have gone unanswered. The CEO of the publishing
company states that the ex-ref isn't due any money until July, and has reported that
they will be seeking a protective order due to threats he supposedly made against her.
The publisher has fired the official as a result of the danger they feel. Although the
referee's attorney claims that the publisher has given more than one excuse for nonpayment.
According to a New York Injury Lawyer, the sales report for
December 2009 reflect a royalty payment should have been made for about $51,000.

When someone owes you money, do not take matters into your own hands, seek a
professional. A New York Personal Injury Attorney can help you recover all that is due to
you, so call one today.

Continue reading "Rogue ref owed money for book sales, says Bronx Injury Lawyer " »

The ex-boyfriend of a psychic to celebrities is suing his former lover for $14 million in the
Manhattan Supreme Court, claiming that she used his psychological financial weakness
against him. The claim states that the psychic persuaded the man to give her signatory
power regarding his bank accounts, and then drained him out of all of his money
according to New York Injury Lawyers. He, being a best-selling author by the
New York Times, also says that he was the one to launch her into a writing career,
taking her notes and compiling them into a book. He was able to get the advances she
needed for each of her books, which promoted her consulting as well. The suit alleges
that the psychic convinced the man to give her money he received in royalties on his
own writing, which came to approximately $350,000 annually, using his love for her
young son to compel him. The couple met in 1994 and quickly became romantically
involved. He stepped in as a father figure for her son who was two years old at the time.
The psychic was doing readings for some clients, according to a New York Injury Lawyer, but supposedly had very little income. She is therefore accused of taking
advantage of her relationship with the author and preying upon his inability to properly
manage his own finances to support herself. The psychic denies these allegations saying
her former boyfriend hasn't earned his own living in ten years, but was supported by
her.

If someone has taken advantage of you financially, do not think that you can fight them
on your own. You will require the knowledge and training of a New York Personal Injury
Attorney to recover everything that you have lost. Personal injury attorneys can help
with more than just harm to your physical body. Put a New York Personal Injury Lawyer
in your corner, and get restitution for your losses.

Continue reading "Psychic sued by ex-boyfriend, tells a New York City Injury Lawyer " »

The news director of a New York station reportedly asked employees which of the female
reporters was most attractive at a business dinner in 1997. Employees were asked which
they would most likely sleep with as well, reports a New York Injury Lawyer. All
the reporters were mentioned. This specific incident did not occur on company property
or company time. One particular anchor was singled out most by male colleagues on
other occasions as well, often referring to her as "BBB-Big Butt Booty". A picture of her
with her breasts altered to be much larger than they really are could be seen in various
places around the news station, as a former news assistant testified. The female anchor
had complained to Human Resources about issues with the station before, but the HR
director said none of the complaints were of a sexual nature. At least not until the
anchor accused a male reporter of trying to kiss her when he took her home after a
party. The HR director stated to New York Personal Injury Lawyers that the anchor
wanted to handle the situation without her help, despite feeling threatened by the man.
Further testimony resumes on this case in Brooklyn federal court. The lawsuit was filed
by only two of the female employees, the anchor and another reporter against the news
cable channel. It was not mentioned if the other reporter named as co-plaintiff in this
case was subject to any other harassment beyond the business dinner incident.

If you have been the victim of sexual harassment, bring your assailants to justice. Call a
New York Injury Lawyer today and let their knowledge and sharpness go to
work for you. You deserve to be vindicated.

Continue reading "News director accused of sexual harassment, states NY Injury Lawyer " »

A deputy attorney for Nassau County was killed in an automobile accident at the
intersection of Maple Avenue and Ellison Avenue. The incident was caused by the driver
of a stolen 2010 Hyundai Elantra. Police from an unmarked car told New York Personal
Injury Lawyers that they witnessed the driver failing to stop for two stop signs before
crashing into the driver's side of the attorney's sedan. They had just turned on their
lights to pursue the Elantra, and were a block and a half away when the collision
occurred. There is no evidence at present that he knew cops were following him for his
reckless driving. He was hospitalized after the wreck at Nassau University Medical
Center. The victim, who had just attended case conferences in court, died at the scene.
A third vehicle was also involved in the incident, however the operator of that car was
treated and released. The Elantra driver currently faces charges of second-degree
manslaughter, and following further investigation, could be confronted with additional
allegations. Arraignment has not been scheduled yet. New York Injury Lawyers
do not have any details at this time about the theft of the Elantra, or why the driver was
driving so carelessly. The deputy lawyer was a well respected mentor and trial attorney
that had been with Nassau County since October 1973. Colleagues and coworkers are
deeply grieved at the loss of their friend. A New York Injury Lawyer was told
that this is not the type of man that can be replaced.

New York Injury Attorneys represent the victims and families of those who have
been affected by the hazardous driving of another. If you or a loved one have been
involved in a collision caused by someone else's reckless behavior, call a New York
Personal Injury Attorney today. You deserve the fullest compensation allowable.

Continue reading "Attorney killed in car crash, states Nassau Injury Lawyer " »

Naeema Screven had filed a lawsuit against the New York Police Department in 2007 after she was sprayed with pepper spray. Early 2007, Screven had been running to catch a train, and had run down an up- only staircase to avoid the crowd at the busy Broadway station in Brooklyn, NY. A NYPD Officer claimed he saw Screven’s purse hit several people along the way, so he stopped her and asked for her identification. Screven realized she did not have any identification on her and started dialing a family member to bring it for her. While she was dialing, the police officer sprayed her in the face with pepper spray. The NYPD Officer then arrested Screven for disorderly conduct. She was kept in police custody for over 14 hours. Screven and her New York Injury Lawyer filed a lawsuit against the NYPD in Brooklyn Federal Court based on the over zealous action of the officer. The Court ruled in Screven’s favor and she was awarded $65,000.00 in May 2010.
If your or a loved one goes through an incident similar to this, you will need a knowledgeable New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "A Queens woman receives $65K from a Personal Injury lawsuit against the NYPD reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

Perfect Fitness Corp. makes a workout out device called the “Perfect Pullup”. The “Perfect Pullup” is a pullup bar that fits in your doorframe. The equiptment allows you to utilize your muscles in different ways and even sells additional pieces that can allow you to work your abdominals. A doctor and his wife from Queens County claim their device was defective. The husband had been using it in their doorway, when one of the handles broke. He fell onto the floor on his knees, causing serious injury. Their lawsuit, filed in Queens County Supreme Court by a New York Injury Lawyer, claims his injury was to both knees. As a result, his anesthesiology practice has suffered. His wife has also filed a lawsuit against Perfect Fitness, claiming her relationship with her husband has suffered due to his injury.
If you or a loved one suffers an injury through no fault of your own, you will need an experienced New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "A Queens Injury Lawyer reports a Queens couple suing after receiving injury from “Perfect Pullup” " »

Brooklyn resident Matthew Ortiz was enjoying the Italian Feast in September, 2008 when he was shot in the leg. The popular feast is an annual occurrence in Ridgewood, Queens NY. Ortiz claims there was numerous riots and the police in the area were not handling it adequately. The lawsuit brought by a New York Injury Lawyer alleges that the NYPD was negligent in their duty to protect and serve because the same riot situation kept repeating itself through out the night. He further argues that had they been more effective, he would not have suffered the injury. Reports do not state the extent of Ortiz’s injury, or if any surgery had to be performed on him.
If you suffer an injury due to the negligence of someone else, you will need an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer to help fight for you.

Continue reading "A Brooklyn man claiming the NYPD was negligent in protecting him from getting shot files a lawsuit in Queens County; reports a Brooklyn Injury Lawyer " »

A bus driver in Staten Island was lauded a hero for retrieving a man from a Sport Utility
Vehicle that was engulfed in flames. The engine burst into flames following an accident.
There are no details or pictures available regarding the crash, and it is unclear if
investigations are still pending. No word was given if any other vehicles were involved or
what caused of the collision, mechanical failure or operator error. The identity of the
driver of the SUV was not revealed to New York Car Accident Lawyers. The NYC transit
driver saw the man trying to get out of the automobile which filled with thick, black
smoke so he helped him to safety. He checked the back first for children, as he is the
father of three year old twin girls, and upon finding no one else in the vehicle, he
assisted the driver. There is no indication that either man was injured in the ordeal. NYC
Transit President and the shop steward of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 516 which
represents Staten Island bus workers, celebrated the heroics of the bus driver. They told
New York Injury Lawyers that he was a special guy that would help anyone in need.
There is no doubt that the transit driver's children will enjoy hearing the story of their
daddy rescuing a man from a burning car, and will most likely request repeated
narratives of the incident. The duration of the man's employment with NYC Transit was
not made known to New York Injury Lawyers.

A New York Injury Lawyer should be called in the event you or a family member has
been in an accident. Their training and experience will put you in the best position to
receive the representation necessary to obtain the ultimate resolution of your case. Call
a New York Injury Lawyer or New York Car Accident Lawyer today, and set foot on the
path to restoration.

Continue reading "Staten Island bus driver deemed a hero, boasts New York Injury Lawyer " »

The lawyer who represented a man injured when a Staten Island ferry crashed has
finally been awarded his full attorney fees from the settlement. In 2008, the attorney
won the case of a man paralyzed from the chest down as a result of the Andrew J.
Barberi ferry accident which occurred on October 15, 2003, reports a New York Injury
Attorney. Due to the age of the incident, details of the crash were not given at this time
as they had been previously reported. No pictures were offered either. The final verdict
was $18.3 million for the injured man, giving the lawyer a grand total of $6 million for
representation. Brooklyn Federal Judge decreased the attorney's compensation to 20%
of the total award instead of the typical one-third shortly after the decision of the case,
says a New York Injury Lawyer. The judge gave the reasoning that the city's
liability for the crash had been proven before the case went to trial, thereby apparently
lessening the amount of work for the attorney. The issue of liability was the main factor
in the judge's decision for the cut, and it is not clear if there were any other contributing
reasons. This reduction brought the total for the attorney to $3,660,000. After an almost
two year battle, the judge has reversed his decision and the attorney will get to keep the
full $6 million. A New York Injury Lawyer should be the first call after an incident in
which you are harmed as a result of someone else's carelessness.

There is no reason to not receive the highest possible compensation when you have
been injured by the negligence of another. Call a New York Injury Attorney today and
get started on the road to recovery, physically and financially. A New York Injury Lawyer
may not be able to take away all your pain, but they can help diminish the mental
anguish and suffering from an accident.

Continue reading "Attorney awarded full fees, according to New York Injury Lawyer " »

Brooklyn resident Matthew Ortiz was enjoying the Italian Feast in September, 2008 when he was shot in the leg. The popular feast is an annual occurrence in Ridgewood, Queens NY. Ortiz claims there was numerous riots and the police in the area were not handling it adequately. The lawsuit brought by a New York Injury Lawyer alleges that the NYPD was negligent in their duty to protect and serve because the same riot situation kept repeating itself through out the night. He further argues that had they been more effective, he would not have suffered the injury. Reports do not state the extent of Ortiz’s injury, or if any surgery had to be performed on him.

If you should find yourself in a situation like this, you would be wise to seek the help of a New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "A Brooklyn man claiming the NYPD was negligent in protecting him from getting shot files a lawsuit in Queens County; reports a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

After the deadly explosion in the West Virginia mine, the President of the United States has ordered that the regulations and laws involving mine safety be reviewed. Current laws are so full of loopholes that unsafe conditions are allowed to continue. Preliminary reports have determined that the blast in the Upper Big Branch mine resulted in some coal dust mixing with a buildup of methane gas, which could have been prevented. The incident is still under investigation for the specific cause of the eruption. A New York Injury Lawyer stated that this particular mine has a long history of safety issues, and is operated by a company being watched closely by officials for significant violations in the past. President Barack Obama is concerned about the amount of mines with inadequate safety procedures in place, and wants these issues evaluated. He has called for strengthening of existing laws and regulations. There are too many companies in which the protection of employees is jeopardized for the sake of the profit margin. The Upper Big Branch mine had 19 times the national rate of violations leading to the shut down of the mine for repairs during the year of 2009, according to a New York Injury Lawyer. These companies cannot continue to operate mines meanwhile disregarding their hazardous conditions, and President Obama has instructed federal officials to step in and work to ensure that preventable disasters such as this explosion do not occur in the future. Preventing future tragedies like this is of national concern.

Families who have been devastated by unsafe working conditions should contact a New York Injury Attorney for review of their case. You have rights and should not go through this without a New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "Mine Safety Regulations under review according to New York Injury Lawyer" »

Perfect Fitness Corp. makes a workout out device called the “Perfect Pullup”. The “Perfect Pullup” is a pullup bar that fits in your doorframe. The equiptment allows you to utilize your muscles in different ways and even sells additional pieces that can allow you to work your abdominals. A doctor and his wife from Queens County claim their device was defective. The husband had been using it in their doorway, when one of the handles broke. He fell onto the floor on his knees, causing serious injury. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, their lawsuit, filed in Queens County Supreme Court, claims his injury was to both knees. As a result, his anesthesiology practice has suffered. His wife has also filed a lawsuit against Perfect Fitness, claiming her relationship with her husband has suffered due to his injury.

If you are in a similar situation you will need a good New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "A New York Personal Injury Lawyer reports a Queens couple suing after receiving injury from “Perfect Pullup” " »

Apparently the Toyota recall has everyone racing to their dealer to find out if one of their own is a victim of this troublesome recall. In Westchester County housekeeper has a near death experience on her way to check if her boss’s Prius’s gas pedals check. Unfortunately for her the Toyota Hybrid accelerated out of control and caused her to collide with a stone wall. It was reported that the driver didn’t notice any problems with the car’s gas pedals. The vehicle was possessed and they are awaiting reports from National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
If you or someone you know was hurt due to someone else’s negligence you may need help from an experienced New York Personal Injury Lawyer. 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 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.

Continue reading "Prius, Toyota recall Strikes again, Westchester County-New York Injury Lawyer Reports" »

The propriator of a crane company said not guilty in the manslaughter charges that were brought up in connection with a fatal accident. A New York Injury Lawyer says the indictment was the result of a fatal collapse of a crane in May of 2008. The crane company allegedly replaced the crane’s broken turntable with a cheaper and less reliable turntable.

A New York Injury Lawyer reports that a crack in the turntable is listed as the reason for a crane falling 200 feet. The operator of the crane and another construction worker died in the incident. The DA in Manhattan said that greed and recklessness were the causes which led to the tragic and unnecessary death of two men”.

All of the defendants in this case enter a plea if not guilty before a Supreme Court Judge. One of the men was released without bail but another received a $100,000 bail that must be posted within a week.

New York Injury Lawyers report that the men insist that nothing they did was to cut corners or knew that the part was not up to par. The crane company is said to have made a bad business decision and profited by replacing the turntable with a cheaper model. However, three building inspectors checked the new turntable visually and signed off on it, as did four independent inspectors.

The Manhattan D.A’s office has charged the company’s owner with manslaughter and has accused another company of employing damaged slings on a crane, which collapsed and killed seven people.

Continue reading "Fatal Crane Crash the Result of Greed Reports New York Injury Lawyers" »

A ShotSpotter, which is basically a detection system for identifying gunshot shot sounds notified police that seventeen shots had been fired shortly after dark recently. Police were in route to respond to and investigate the gunshots when the officers located two vehicles that had collided and one of the automobiles was apparently abandoned. New York Injury Lawyers offer help for individuals who suffer in situations just like this.
According to authorities, one of the vehicles crossed over the double yellow line and collided head-on with a second vehicle. Then, three male suspects fled from the vehicle ad are assumed to be responsible for the crash. The occupant of the other vehicle did suffer minor injuries and should definitely give the New York Injury Lawyers a call to set up a consultation.

After investigating the car accidents, authorities found multiple shell casings in the area but no one reported injuries or property damage from the shooting. New York Injury Lawyers report that authorities suspect that the shooting and the crash are related and are working to confirm the connection.

Continue reading "Seventeen Fired Shots and a Car Accident Near Possibly Related Reports New York Injury Lawyer" »

Worldcolor Buffalo was investigated by OSHA and fined a total of $62,000 for twenty-seven violations involving the safety and health standards at one of the printing facilities. A New York Injury Lawyer report that when OSHA inspeted the company’s plant, multiple hazards where identified and if left uncorrected could be harmful to the workers at the plant.

New York Injury Lawyers report that OSHA indicated that the hazards noted exposed workers to the risk of cuts, burns, hearing loss, exposure to asbestos, electric shock and amputations. In addition, the company did not have a written plan for properly training new employees about the dangers and requirements. Moreover, employees were not informed of asbestos in the insulation found on pipes and even failed to provide a Hepatitis B shot for employees who work in conditions where exposure to blood and potentially harmful bacteria were present.

Steve Bilkis and Associates can be reached at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW for consultation in injuries sustained in incidents like this. New York Injury Lawyers also state that the inspection identified situations where the plant did not take adequate care in storing and/or transferring flammable liquids and that the workers did not have protective gear. In addition to these hazards, a collection of combustible dust was found in the worker’s area.

New York Injury Lawyers report that 24 serious citations were issued and 3 other violations were noted such involving record keeping, exposure monitoring and extinguisher training.

Continue reading "OSHA Issues $62,000 Fine at Printing Plant Reports New York Injury Lawyers" »

A school bus driver in Suffolk County was arrested pending allegations that he taped a child’s mouth shut. Apparently the driver was on his route in the afternoon taking children home from school when he decided to tape a ten-year-old boys mouth shut. New York Injury Lawyers say that the driver used clear-plastic tape on the boy’s mouth but the reason has yet to be determined.

The firm of Steve Bilkis and Associates may be reached at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW for an initial, free, no-obligation consultation in this matter. The employee is said to be under investigation by the school system where he was employed and was fired after the determination was made that the driver was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. New York Injury Lawyers report that school system did post an update regarding the situation on the school website.

Continue reading "In Suffolk County, School Bus Driver Tapes Boy’s Mouth Shut Reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

Two high school students were tragically killed in an Amtrak train accident. The students had left school campus with another friend around 10 AM and walked toward the tracks. At approximately 11:30, two of the girls were struck by Acela Express which was headed into Washington D.C. According to a New York Injury Lawyer, the girls were reported to be standing on the tracks when the train hit them. The third girl had returned to school and she was the source of the information regarding how the accident occurred.

A New York Injury Lawyer stated that investigators are checking to see if the loss was due to suicide as one witness reported that he heard the girls screaming and that one of the girls was on her cellphone shortly before the fatal accident occurred. Steve Bilkis and Associates are available at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW for an initial, free, no-obligation consultation.

Police are continuing to investigate the situation all while the students at the local high school held a candlelight vigil at the train station. New York Injury Lawyers may be needed to sort out some of the details in this accident.

Continue reading "Train Killed Two Teenagers Reports New York Injury Lawyer" »

A tanker truck flipped over and injured one woman who was apparently on the highway with her emergency flashers on. The woman was said to be heading to her parents when her automobile started to have mechanical trouble. She put her emergency lights on as cars continued to pass her on both sides. New York Injury Lawyers report that the victim recalls seeing the tanker approaching her from behind and notes that the victim said the tanker was moving fast.

New York Injury Lawyers say the tanker struck the victim’s car and she was covered with shards of glass when the tanker hit her car. The tanker truck turned over and then burst into flames in front of the victim’s car. Steve Bilkis and Associates can be reached for an initial, free, no-obligation consultation at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW.

New York Injury Lawyers report that the victim suffered only minor injuries and was pulled from her vehicle by a witness right before the tanker exploded. Fire officials arrived on the scene and the driver of the tanker truck was pronounced dead on the scene. The tanker truck burned for approximately three hours after the crash. New York Injury Lawyers state that the pavement around the truck had melted and the overhead sign had collapsed. There were no charges of drug possession in this incident.

Continue reading "Tanker Explodes, Injures One According to a New York Injury Lawyer" »

A worker at a Suffolk County Dunkin’ Donuts apparently fell in a sewer drain and died. In what appears to be a normal part of the staff’s daily routine, the man was taking out the trash when he fell into the pit. New York Injury Lawyers report that the teenager’s cousin found him drowning in an 8-foot deep sewage pit. No criminal charges were brought in the case as it seemed to obviously be an accident.

The teenager making the call stated that the worker was no longer visible in the cesspool. This sewage pit apparently remains covered but for some reason the dangerous drain was left uncovered. The firm of Steve Bilkis and Associates may be of help to the family and can be reached by calling 1-800-NY-NY-Law.

New York Injury Lawyers report that the victim was rescued and rushed to emergency facilities, however, the injuries sustained in the fall proved fatal. Medical Officials pronounced the victim dead after he arrived at the hospital. New York Injury Lawyers report that the owner of the company could not be reached for comments regarding this fatal accident.

Continue reading "Sewage Pit Causes Death Say a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "Sanitation Worker Killed Reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "One Dead and One Seriously Injured in Aviation Accident Reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "Flames In An Apartment Fire Leave Firefighter and Three Residents Injured Reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "Bronx Fire Injures Two Reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "A Suffolk County woman receives compensation for her injury from the LIRR, reports a New York Injury Lawyer." »

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.

Continue reading "Jennifer Lopez’s former dog attacks the new owner’s babysitter in New York City, leaver the sitter with injury. It seems the babysitter will need a New York Injury Lawyer." »

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

Continue reading "Family Seeks New York Injury Lawyer After Losing Child " »

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.

Continue reading "Family Mourns Death of Loved One Says A New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "A horrific garbage truck accident on SUNY Farmingdale’s campus that left 2 students with injury says a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "An out of control truck crashes into a car, then pedestrian in Greenwich Village, NY and causes injury. If this were to happen to you, you need a New York Injury Lawyer." »

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.
Call 1 800 NYNYLAW for a free consultation with a New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "A Man Arrested Over Disability Claims reports a New York Criminal Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "A fire truck crashes into a car at an intersection in Jamaica, NY. reports a Queens County Personal Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "A New York Injury Lawyer reports a horrific garbage truck accident on SUNY Farmingdale’s campus that left 2 students with injury." »

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.

Continue reading "A van hits a bus and leaves ten people with injury in Nesconset, NY. It seems they will need a New York Injury Lawyer." »

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.

Continue reading "A truck hits roadside sign on the Whitestone Bridge and causes two people to suffer injury. If this were to happen to you, you will need a New York Injury Lawyer." »

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.

Continue reading "4 people suffer injury after a Police car crashes in Massapequa, NY. Reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Call Stephen Bilkis and Associates at 1- 800- NYNYLaw for a free consultation with a New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "Drop-Side Crib Banned reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "Brazil born visiting student killed in NY Car Crash - family should hire a New York Injury Lawyer " »

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.

Continue reading "Tiger Woods crashes his Cadillac Escalade " »

After 3 teenagers left a diner they were victims of a fatal car accident. In order for the bodies to be removed from the wreckage it took five hours. One of the Passengers wasn’t wearing her seat beat and died at the scene. The blame was on speed and the inexperience of the driver. Within the year the driver obtained his driver’s license he was involved in a series of traffic issues that ranged from seatbelt to this fatal accident. He was also charged with a DWI and had his license suspended for 90 days.

If you or someone you know is a victim of a car accident such as this in the state of New York you may need assistance from a New York Injury Lawyer. One who’s able to prepare the best case possible and is knowledgeable in the Personal Injury field.
Here at Stephen Bilkis & Associates we have some fine New York Injury Lawyers on staff waiting to help you with your case. Please call 1-800-NY-NY-LAW to set up a free consultation with one of our Lawyers. With our convenient offices ranging from Westchester County, to Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island’s Nassau County and Suffolk County. Call us today!

Continue reading "Car Crash in CT becomes fatal" »

Bayshore’s Saxon Avenue was the scene of a two- car accident where two roads had to be closed and a serious injury resulted. One person was taken by ambulance to Southside Hospital located on East Main Street in Bayshore, NY. The injury was reported to be very serious. The accident stopped traffic moving north and south on Saxon and East and West on Moffitt Boulevard. Although there are suspicions, there have been no charges of drug possession in this case.

If you or someone you know is hurt or suffering from injuries due to a car accident you may need assistance from one of our fine New York Car Accident 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.
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.

Continue reading "Road closes due to 2-car accident in Bayshore " »

A three car crash ended the life of a Bronx County Resident. She was thrown through the driver’s side window of her 1998 Ford Expedition. Manhattan resident Tom Brokaw who is also a former NBC news anchor for NBC was also involved in this fatal accident, but he was not injured. It is believed that the cause of the accident was the debris along the northbound lanes of the Bruckner Expressway. It was noted that the woman sped up to avoid a spool of cable bouncing in the right lane. Her Ford Expedition than hit a mail truck that was driving in the center lane which ultimately pushed him into the left lane into Brokaw’s vehicle. The postal worker was taken to Westchester Medical Center. No one is facing criminal charges but the postal worker was taken to the hospital with bumps and bruises on his shoulder.
If you or someone you know was involved in a car accident such as this and the parties involved we badly hurt make sure they see a New York Car Accident Lawyer immediately. You will also need help from a New York Personal Injury Lawyer in order for you to know if you have a case or not.
Here at Stephen Bilkis & Associates we have some fine New York Injury Lawyers who are on standby ready to help you prepare your case. Don’t hesitate to give us a call 1-800-NY-NY-LAW to set up an appointment to meet with one of our attorneys with our convenient offices in Long Island’s Nassau County and Suffolk County, as well as Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, and Westchester County.

Continue reading "Bronx 3 Car crash kills woman former NBC news anchor involved " »

5,400 Boy’s velour warm-up suits sold at Burlington Coat Factory have been recalled by KT Group and Consumer Product Safety Commission. The sweater part of the velour suit contains a drawstring which serves as a strangulation hazard for children. Since 1996, there have been guidelines issued to help prevent children from entangling in there jacket and sweatshirt drawstrings. Since 1985 there have been 27 deaths and 70 non-fatal incidents in which children were entangled between their clothing. The sweatshirts contain the name “Beverly Hills Polo Club.” It has been stated that if you are in possession of one of these suits you must remove the drawstring immediately in order to do away with the hazard or you may return the item to any Burlington outlet for a refund. There are many Burlington Coat Factories can be found all over New York including Long Island.
As of June 2009 there have been over 391 iinjury incidents where children were involved. If you or someone you know is in a situation where a child has been harmed and endured a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence or breech of duty you may need assistance from an experienced New York Injury Lawyer.
Here at Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have some of New York’s Finest Lawyers on standby ready to help you with your matter. 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.

The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates and its New York Personal 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.

Continue reading "Burlington Coat Factory Sweatshirts recalled, Strangulation Hazard, Assistance from a New York Injury Lawyer may be necessary. " »

Contrary to what the AMA would have your believe the reason for high medical Malpractice insurance in New York is not because of lawyer suits. But the real reason these rates are so astronomical is the inability of Doctors to regulate themselves. Thankfully, Govenor Paterson’s plan will do that. A start would be to Revoke Doctors licenses who are found to be guilty of multiple medical malpractice. Any experienced New York Injury Lawyer would tell you there is a dangerous short list of Doctors to stay away from. It’s amazing that some of them haven’t lost their licenses already, which would prevent patient suffering and lower the high premiums New York doctors pay for insurance coverage.
Part of the Govenor’s plan would include screening malpractice cases and settlements which would initiate investigations of suspect doctors based on both the magnitude and frequency of the malpractice cases. Despite the best effort of any New York Injury Lawyer to keep Doctors from continuing their reckless behavior, they’re only recourse was to get money for they’re client. Now that the state is monitoring the Docotrs that get sued, a victory not only gets a client money damages but also can potentially stop the doctor from working again.
According to many reports some Doctors have remained in practice after settling over 30 lawsuits from Medical Malpractice attorneys by patients they had seriously harmed. A relatively small number do a huge amount of damage while driving up malpractice insurance rates for all their colleagues.
Paterson also would require HMOs and other health plans to alert the department when they boot a doctor from a network because of incompetence. Hospitals are already required to make such a notification.

Continue reading "Study finds that 8% of New York's doctors accounted for 71% of the malpractice payouts says a New York Injury Lawyer" »

In 2007, inquiries for medical malpractice in our firm were up 50% and half of the increase was from cosmetic-surgery. The most frequent calls we get are from patients who have had breast implants. The chief complaints are the breasts are illplaced or lopsided and loss of feeling around the breasts. People need to research the risks of these procedures. Some are not worth it. We have also seen an increase in calls about Tummy tucks as well.
There have been many complaints that what they expected the surgery to yield didn’t come to fruition. The pictures of these injuries are gruesome. I n osme instances there is no malpractice. There have been cases where the doctor didn’t do anything wrong and the injury that resulted form the surgery was a “ known risk”. The patient signed a release without fully understanding what they were signing and is now living disfigured and in pain. Read the disclaimer and talk t your doctor about the risk of surgery.
There are literally thousands of Medical malpractice claims made to New York Injury Lawyers in New York every year.
That’s why it is so important to know your rights and, if they have been violated, contact a New York Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "Medical Malpractice claims are soaring from plastic surgery says a New York Injury Lawyer" »

3-year old Kyrah Martin was found at 1:15am in Brooklyn. She was lying in the snow after her tragic fall. Apparently she fell off of her 4 story building. It is believed that the incident was an accident but the department of homeless services is investigating the girl’s death. Kyrah Martin left her apartment by herself around 12:45am opened the door that leads the stairwell to the roof which has an alarm and went upstairs to her tragic death. The alarm did not arouse her mother. The mother had no idea that the daughter wasn’t in bed with her until the knock from the police officer’s that morning. Although she hasn't been charged, the mother is under the shadow of an Endangering the Welfare of a Child charge.

If you or someone you know what hurt or killed due to someone else’s negligence you may be in need of an experienced New York Injury Lawyer. Here at Stephen Bilkis and Associates we have a variety of experienced attorneys on standby ready to help you bring out a case. Personal Injury matters entail a lot of thing therefore the help from someone who is knowledgeable in all aspects may be need. Don’t hesitate to contact us and our New York Injury Lawyers with out convenient offices in Long Island as well as NYC, Bronx and Westchester. 1-800- NY-NY-LAW, Call us Today!

Continue reading "Toddler dies on Christmas Eve in Brooklyn, NY and a New York Injury Lawyer will be called " »

An MTA bus recently lost control while driving near Troy Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. The bus was coming into the crowded intersection in Bed-Stuy when it crashed into other cars waiting for the light. The bus crashed through nearly half a dozen cars then continued onto the sidewalk. It finally stopped when it struck a LIRR generator. Some of the cars that were involved in the crash caught fire, and 20 people suffered injury. More than twelve of those injured went to the hospital to have their injury evaluated. Kings County Police do not reveal what type of injury those involved in the accident sustained, but do indicate that none of them were serious. The driver who caused the crash is being investigated. So far there is no evidence to support adrug possession charge.
If you or a loved one suffers an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you will need an experienced New York Injury Lawyer. The law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has New York Injury Lawyers that can handle car accidents, bus and truck accidents. We have offices located in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, 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 legal options and take advantage of this free opportunity.

Continue reading "An MTA Bus causing an accident and leaving many with injury – a New York Injury Lawyer could be helpful" »

Maclaren recalls over 1 million strollers made since 1999. There have been more than 12 cases reported where kids have had there fingertips amputated as there fingers were getting caught between the hinge mechanism that snaps as the strollers open and close. It is suggested that the use of Maclarens stop immediately. Maclaren’s were known to be one of the best strollers to have as a New York mom since they are easily stored and managed conveniently adapting to the New York City fast life.
When someone has a duty to do something if that duty is breeched and it results in the injury of another it may be considered as a personal injury. There is no criminal charge such as Endangering The Welfare of a Child attached to this action since there was no blatant attempt to purposely injure someone.

If you or a family member 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 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 Lawyerin our office is ready to stand by your side and strategize a defense for your case.

Continue reading "Safety Hazard for kids results in a recall says a New York Injury Lawyer" »

Raina Kumra, a 32 year old New York City resident was at White Slab Palace in the Lower East Side of Manhattan this past October when she was injured. The restaurant which is located at 77 Delancy Street, New York NY 10002, is known for is Scandinavian décor and atmosphere. Kumra was in the restaurant late one evening when a 150 pound stuffed moose head fell off of the wall onto her. Kumra suffered a concussion. She also has had chronic neck pain, dizziness, fatigue and anxiety since the accident. She has filed a lawsuit against White Slab Palace and the art gallery owner who helped open the restaurant. The lawsuit was filed in New York City Supreme Court; located at 60 Centre St., NY, NY 10007. Reports do not indicate how much the lawsuit is asking for or if any Criminal charges are about to be filed against anyone connected with the restaurant.
If you have received an injury due to someone else negligence, you will need a New York Injury Lawyer to help you get the compensation you deserve. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has dedicated New York Injury Lawyers ready to help you defend your rights. Our offices are conveniently located in New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, 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 today to take advantage of this free opportunity and discuss you case.

Continue reading "A NYC woman is hit on the head by a stuffed moose in a Manhattan bar. She may need a New York Injury Lawyer" »

A Deer Park woman attacked her live in boyfriend with a hammer. Apparently the boyfriend left the home and complained of an injury in his head to a neighbor. After the attack firefighters arrived at the home due to a fire in the home. The man was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, and the woman was found dead in her study. Authorities claim that the woman intentionally caused the fire and committed suicide. This easily could have been an arson charge but authorities decided against it.

If you or someone you know is a victim or suffering from injuries due to someone else’s negligence you may need assistance from one of a fine 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.

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.

Continue reading "Deer Park, NY residents engage in a Domestic dispute that leads to fire – a New York Injury Lawyer is needed " »

Shane Reese, a 12 year old Bronx boy, was sitting out of gym class in Intermediate School 219; located at 3630 3rd Ave. Bronx, NY 10456, last December. He was not playing because he had recently been in a car accident and suffered injury that required dental work. It was raining that day and teachers had brought 6 classes into the gym to play inside. They then handed out soccer balls, instead of soft foam balls, and told the children to play dodgeball. There were more than 100 children into the gymnasium at the time. School officials did not comment on how many teachers were in the gym supervising. During the chaos, one of the dodgeballs flew across the gym and hit Shane in the face, breaking his teeth and ruining his newly repaired dental work. Dodgeball has been discouraged since 1996 but has never been officially banned. Reese’s family has filed a lawsuit against the Bronx middle school. Reports say the school has offered Reese $20,000.00 to settle the case without having to go to court, but the report also says the family will let the judge decide on a fair amount.
If you or your loved one has received an injury due to some one else’s carelessness and negligence, you will need an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has experienced New York Injury Lawyers ready to help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. Our offices are located in Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our Bronx Personal Injury Lawyers 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 and discuss your legal options.

Continue reading "Young Bronx, NY boy suing his school after receiving injury – Should seek the help of a New York Injury Lawyer " »

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.

Continue reading "New York Injury Lawyer reports a crib recall after infant fatalities occur" »

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.

Continue reading "Queens Softball coach sued by 15 year old slider - will need a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "A young Queens boy suffers injury and a New York Injury Lawyer files a lawsuit against the city." »

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.

Continue reading "SPINAL INJURY ERRANEOUSLY TREATED for ACTUAL BLADDER PROBLEM SAYS A NEW YORK INJURY LAWYER" »

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.

Continue reading "FAILURE TO ADMINISTER TEST, INFECTION BECOMES A CARDIAC ISSUE ACCORDING TO A NEW YORK INJURY LAWYER" »

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.

Continue reading "DENTIST RENDERS POOR WORK AND DESERTS PATIENT SAYS A NEW YORK INJURY LAWYER" »

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.

Continue reading "Queens home goes up in smoke, Kills three-A New York Injury Lawyer Should Be Involved" »

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.

Continue reading "A Drummer’s tragedy in Brooklyn, Family may need New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "Clemens renews defamation litigation as a New York Injury Lawyer looks on" »

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.

Continue reading "New York Injury Lawyer says that a quarter million dollar settlement for a man hit by a New York Fire Department truck" »

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.

Continue reading "Maclaren strollers cutting off children’s fingertips and may leave the family of the injured child needing a New York Injury Lawyer" »

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.

Continue reading "New York Injury Lawyer reports a woman attacked by her friend’s chimpanzee has filed lawsuits" »

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.

Continue reading "Three men hurt in a fire truck accident in New York City. If you suffer an injury in an accident, you should call a New York Injury Lawyer " »

A gas explosion left a Queens home with a warped wall and two people inside the home with injury. The explosion happened at 32-25 Leavitt Street, Flushing NY 11354. A man in the home was said to be “bleeding” his propane tank near the back entrance to the home when the fumes suddenly ignited. The explosion left the front wall of the house pushed out, scattering debris all over. Two other people were inside the home during the time of the explosion and were rushed to New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell to have their injury treated. The hospital is located at 525 East 68th Street New York NY 10065. Police have not released the name of the injured parties and will not confirm if the reside in the Flushing home. The have said both parties suffered injury including burns.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone’s negligence, you will need an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer. At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, we have been defending injured parties for more than a decade. Our New York Injury Lawyers will help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. We have offices conveniently located in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Nassau County and Suffolk County. Our firm offers a free consultation with a New York Injury Lawyer from our office at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today and let us help you decide what your best legal options are.

Continue reading "An explosion in Queens leaves two residents with injury reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

Robert Puppa, a 33 year old Brooklyn firefighter was responding to a call when the fire truck he was in was involved in an accident. The accident occurred on Ashford Street in East New York. Another fire truck crashed into his and caused his truck to flip over, pinning him beneath it. He was stuck for two hours before workers were able to cut through the truck to rescue him. Puppa and 11 other fireman sustained injury during the crash. They were taken to Brookdale University Hospital; located at 1 Brookdale Plaza, Brooklyn NY 11212. Puppa suffered serious injury to his legs.
If you or a family member were to be injured in an accident, you will need a New York Injury Lawyer to help you defend your rights. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping Brooklyn residents get the compensation they deserve for their injury. We have offices are located in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk County. Our New York Injury Lawyers offer a free consultation to discuss your legal options at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529).

Continue reading "Brooklyn Firefighter pinned under his truck and suffers an injury. If this were to happen to you, you would need a New York Injury Lawyer" »

A Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn NY, apartment building collapsed leaving four people injured. The building had been cited by the city for having a crack that ran from the third to the first floor. Though the crack was reported on May 1, 2009, the owner claims it has been there for at least ten years. The building had been undergoing repairs for more than a week and a half. The building shook violently before it collapsed, which alerted the people inside. When the building fell it took down part of the building connected to it and trapped a 10 year old under the rubble. The girl, along with 4 other residents, had sustained bruises, cuts and scrapes but did not suffer any serious injury. Kings County Police report that at least one of the victims was admitted to the Brooklyn Hospital Center.
If you have suffered an injury to the negligence of someone else, you need an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer to see that you get the compensation you deserve. Call 1-800-NYNY-LAW to have a free consultation with one of our New York Injury Lawyers and discuss your legal options. Our offices are conveniently located in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk County. Call us to take advantage of this free opportunity and discuss your legal options.

Continue reading "Brooklyn building’s collapse leaves victim’s needing a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

Recently, a morning PATH train got into an accident while passengers were still aboard. PATH; which stands for Port Authority Trans Hudson; run from New Jersey to New York. The train that caused the accident was coming out of Hoboken, NJ and heading towards the World Trade Center Memorial. The train had approximately 450 passengers on it when it collided with a “bumper block” (a mechanism used to stop the train) at the 33rd Street Station in New York City. Fourteen people including the conductor sustained injury. They were taken to various hospitals in Manhattan, NY. The PATH employees were taken to Bellevue Hospital; located at 462 First Ave, New York NY 10016. The other passengers on the train declined medical attention. New York County Police have not released the types of injury suffered by those involved in the accident but did say all injuries were minor ones.
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 City Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "Another PATH train accident leaves numerous passengers with injury. It appears the injured parties will need an aggressive New York Injury Lawyer" »

A Bronx fire department responded to a call of a collapsed stair case in an apartment building on East 187th Street in Bronx NY. When they arrived on the scene, they found the stairwell between the third and fourth floor had caved in. Unfortunately, it came down on top of a man. Police have not released the man’s name as of yet. They did disclose he suffered injury, but would not comment on the type of injury. He was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation. The building’s structure is being tested.
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.

Continue reading "Bronx apartment building collapses on a tenant and leaves him in need of a New York Injury Lawyer" »

Maryland had been hit by a blizzard, then a severe rain storm a week later. The roof of the building was flat and already heavy from all of the snow. The added weight of all the rain caused the roof to collapse. Unfortunately, the store was open had employees and shoppers inside during the collapse. Eight people inside of the building sustained injury. Police reported that while the injury varied from person to person, none were severe. Three people were taken to the hospital to have their injury examined. Police were able to locate all of employees and shoppers after the collapse.
If this were to happen in New York, you would need a New York Personal Injury Lawyer. At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, we have New York Personal Injury Lawyers who are ready to take on your case and help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. Our offices are located in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk counties. We offer a free consultation with a New York Personal Injury Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us to discuss your legal options.

Continue reading "A Toys ‘R’ Us roof comes crashing down on shoppers in Maryland. If this were to happen in New York, you would need a New York Personal Injury Lawyer." »

In Waco, TX a group of students at G.L. Wiley Middle School were playing when a horrific accident occurred. The children were inside of a rolling cabinet, chasing a lizard when the cabinet fell over. It fell on top of a 5 year old girl who had been playing with the children. She was rushed to a nearby hospital after the accident. Unfortunately, her injury was fatal. The other children involved did not sustain any injury. If this was to happen in New York, you would need an aggressive New York Personal Injury Lawyer to defend your rights and ensure that you and you family get the compensation you deserve for your injury. At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, we have experienced New York Personal Injury Lawyers ready to discus your legal rights with you. We offer a free consultation at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) and have offices located in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk County. Call us today to utilize this free opportunity and let our New York Personal Injury Lawyers help you decide your options.

Continue reading "NY Personal Injury Lawyer tells of a fatal injury to a Texas school girl" »

Alex Duncan was at a concert at SUNY Albany in 2003 when he was attacked by hip hop star Busta Rhymes and his bodyguard. He had filed a lawsuit against them in Kings County, which was finally settled this week. Duncan claimed to have been punched by the men. He also claimed Busta Rhymes and his bodyguard threw water on him them threw bottles at him. As a result of the attack, Duncan was said to have been suffering from psychological issues and nightmares. He was awarded $75,000.00 after Rhymes and his attorney did not appear in court.

If you or your loved one suffers an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you need a New York Personal 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 Personal 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 Personal Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "New York Personal Injury Lawyer reports a NY man who suffered injury at a Busta Rhymes concert receives settlement." »

Christine Mancision was at a wedding with her boyfriend at the Hyatt Hotel in New Jersey when she suffered an injury because of another partier. Mancision, who lives in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NY, said she was dancing when another person grabbed her to dance with her. She said the drunken man spun her and she went flying onto the floor. She was injured when she hit the floor. Mancision was taken to Morristown Memorial Hospital where doctors diagnosed that she had suffered a broken wrist and they would need to put in a metal plate and screws. She had to complete 8 months of physical therapy, racking up thousands is medical co-pays. The drunken man was later identified as James Graeber, the brother of the bride. Mancision has filed a civil lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court stating Hyatt Hotels were negligent and disobeyed the “Dram Shop” law. The “Dram Shop” law prohibits the sale of offering of alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who subsequently causes death or injury to a third party. She has filed for $1 million dollars in damages.
If you feel you have suffered an injury caused by someone else’s negligence of the law, you need a New York Injury Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has been helping New York residents fight for they rights. We have New York Injury Attorneys that will help you get the compensation and piece of mind you deserve. We have offices in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk County. Our New York Civil Litigation 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 today

Continue reading "Hyatt Hotels need a NY Injury Attorney after serving a drunken party goer alcohol before he injures another person" »

Auvryne Scarlett, a 52 year old Manhattan NY resident, was working on Valentine’s Day when he caused a car accident. Scarlett had epilepsy and had stopped taken his prescription medication two weeks prior to the accident. He suffered a seizure while driving the truck and lost control on West 35th Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, NY. The truck struck 3 pedestrians on the street. Two suffered fatal injury and the third sustained serious injury. New York County Police claim Scarlett did not disclosure his epilepsy to his employer. He will be arraigned in Manhattan Criminql Court; located at 100 Centre Street, New York NY 10013. He is facing a felony murder charge.
If you or your loved one suffers an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you need a New York Personal 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 Personal 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 Personal Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "NY Personal Injury Lawyer tells of a garbage truck losing control in New York City and causing a fatal accident" »

A 40 foot power boat Hustler Classic that held 7 passengers crashed in to the marsh in Long Island near the Wantagh Parkway. The group had just been at Bracco’s Clam and Oyster Bar in Freeport, NY buying seafood to take home. Freeport has many water accessible bars and restaurants on Woodcleft Canal. It is unclear at this time if alcohol was the cause of the crash. Nassau County Police believe the boat’s driver was disoriented by the night’s full moon and got off course, and when he tried to correct the direction of the boat, he hit the marsh. Upon impact, the passengers were thrown off of the boat and onto the marsh. Every passenger on the boat suffered injury. Three people suffered a fatal injury. Two of the passengers sustained injury to the neck, one passenger fractured both legs and the other sustained an injury to the head. They were all airlifted to Nassau University Medical Center; located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow NY 11554. The four surviving passengers were listed in stable condition.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence you will need a skilled New York Personal Injury Attorney on your side. The law firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has New York Personal Injury Lawyers that will help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. We have convenient office locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk County. Our firm offers a free consultation with a Nassau County Car/Boat Accident Injury Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity and speak to a personal injury attorney about your case.

Continue reading "A boat crash near the Wantagh Parkway, NY leaves the boat’s passengers with many injury, reports a NY Injury Lawyer" »

A construction worker from a private construction company that had been hired to work on the Bowling Green Subway Station in New York City was hit in the head by a pipe. The station is located in Manhattan’s busy Financial District. Both the 4 and 5 trains stop there. Witnesses say the workers were lowering pipes into the station when one fell loose. It hit the 27 year old worker in the head and knocked him unconscious. Paramedics arrived on the scene and took the man away on a stretcher. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital; located at 462 1st Ave #9 New York, NY 10016. The extent of his injury has not been made public, but he was listed in stable condition.
If you sustain an injury due that was not caused by your own negligence , you need a New York Personal Injury Lawyer on your side to protect your rights. Stephen Bilkis & Associates has experienced NY Personal Injury Attorneys and will help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. At 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529), we offer a free consultation with a New York Personal Injury Lawyer. Call us to discuss your legal options and take advantage of this free opportunity..

Continue reading "Subway worker suffers head injury in NYC station and may need a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

John Manley, a former Queens County resident, recently had surgery after two years of serious medical conditions. Manley had been battling pneumonia, coughs, colds and had trouble breathing. His doctors were unable to explain why. One of Manley’s doctors even thought they were going to have to remove one of his lungs. He refused, and found another doctor at Duke University in North Carolina. The doctor preformed an extractment surgery to find a plastic utensil lodged in his lung. It was 1” long and bore the word “fashioned” and the letters “A, M, B, U, R, G, E, R” which is part of the fast food chains slogan on their plastic cutlery “Old fashioned hamburgers”. Officials have not reported if Manley thinks the utensil became lodged in his throat while he was in New York or North Carolina, where he now resides.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence you will need an experience New York Injury Lawyer on your side. The law firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates has personal injury lawyers that will help you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. We have convenient office locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk County. We offer a free consultation with a Queens County Personal Injury Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity and speak to a NY Personal Injury Attorney about your case.

Continue reading "Queens man has surgery to remove Wendy’s utensil from lung. He may need a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

The Throgs Neck Bridge has recently been undergoing construction due to a fire that caused damage to it. The bridge was partially open while construction was taking place, because the popular bridge that connects Queens, NY to Bronx, NY was causing major traffic delays throughout the city. Electrical worker William Barnes, a 48 year old Port Washington resident, was working on the bridge when the accident occurred. Witnesses say Barnes, who has a CDL driver’s license, was operating a commercial aerial lift when one of the cables snapped. The lift fell and pinned him to the truck. Barnes suffered a fatal injury from the accident.
If you or your loved one suffers an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you need a NY 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 Personal 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 Attorney.

Continue reading "Fatal Accident on Throgs Neck Bridge, NY reports a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

The cause of the North Carolina, Slim Jim factory explosion is still unknown and under investigation. The blast injured 41 people, leaving four of those people with critical burns. Two people are missing and being searched for by emergency medical services.

This tragic accident could have happened anywhere, and it is important to know your legal rights if you are injured at the workplace. If you or anyone you know has suffered from workplace injuries, you should seek a New York Injury Lawyer to help receive compensation for medical bills and lost time at work.

Workers at the Slim Jim plant began running out of the building after the 11 a.m. explosion. The building is partially collapsed with a toxic cloud of ammonia surrounding it, which is used to keep the meat cold before processing.
If you incur an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you need aNew York Personal Injury Lawyer to ensure that you get the compensation you are deserving for your suffering. Call 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation to speak to a knowledgeable New York Personal Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "A NY INJURY LAWYER REPORTS, SLIM JIM FACTORY EXPLOSION LEAVES DOZENS HURT" »

Two men were part of a group of construction workers that were on site near 150th
St. and Rockaway Blvd. in Queens, NY. Without warning, Yolanda Silvera, a 27 Long Island NY resident; came flying through the Springfield Gardens construction site. The workers did not have a chance to move away from the car. Silvera hit Robert Keller, 32, and Michael Hudson, 33, while driving at 60 miles per hour. Both men suffered serious injury. Keller had to have surgery of his ankle. Hudson’s injury was so severe he had to have one of his legs amputated. Silvera admitted to Queens County Police that she had smoked crack before she was driving. She also admitted she caused the crash after running through a red light. She has numerous charges pending including second degree vehicular assault and DWI. Both men are listed in stable condition.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone’s negligence, you will need an aggressive NY Injury Lawyer. At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, we have been defending injured parties for more than a decade. Our New York Injury Attorneys will help you get the compensation you deserve. We have offices convienently located in Queens, Brooklyn Bronx, Manhattan, Nassau County and Suffolk County. We offer a free consultation with a New York Injury Lawyer from our office at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Call us today and let us help you decide what your best legal options are.

Continue reading "Cracked out driver hits construction workers and causes injury in Queens, NY; it appears the injured parties will need a New York Injury Lawyer " »

The annual summer carnival at St. Theresa’s Church in Pelham Bay, Bronx NY turned into panic when a ride tipped over while children were in it. The ride, called “Dragon Wagon”, is a children’s roller coaster. It was supposed to make a loop at the end of the ride but instead tipped over. Eleven children riding the roller coaster suffered injury and were taken to Jacobi Medical Center; 1400 Pelham Parkway South Bronx, New York 10461; for treatment and evaluation. Luckily, all of the children suffered only minor injury. Bronx County Police are investigating why the ride would flip over. The carnival is owned by and operated by Tri-Star Amusements, Inc. Reports show that the company had a permit to operate the carnival.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to someone else’s carelessness, you need a skilled NY Personal 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 Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). Let our NY Injury Attorneys discuss your options with you

Continue reading "Bronx church Fair Leaves 11 kids with injury; It seems like the families will need a skilled New York Injury Lawyer " »

Nassau County Police responded to a call that diners in the Colony Diner on Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, were light headed, nauseous and dizzy. When they arrived on the scene they rushed the diner patrons to Nassau University Medical Center. All six were diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. They were kept over night, but police did not make public the condition they were in or if they had been released. An investigation by Police Emergency Service Unit and the Fire Marshal's Office found a pipe being used to ventilate a hot water heater had been leaking carbon monoxide into the kitchen. If you suffer an injury due to someone else’s carelessness, you need a NY Injury Lawyer to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. At 1-800-NYNY-LAW we offer a free consultation with a New York Injury Attorney. We will help you get what you deserve.

Continue reading "East Meadow carbon monoxide leak leaves 6 Nassau County residents in emergency rooms tells a NY Personal Injury Lawyer" »

Workers at Royal Waste Service, Inc., a sewage plant on Douglas Ave. in Jamaica NY, were trying to unclog an 18 foot deep cesspool. They did not know that the cesspool was leaking poisonous gas into the air. Royal Waste Service, Inc. had hired the workers from S. Dahan Sewer Specialists to unclog their drains. Queens County Police report that 23 year old Harel Dahan fell into the cesspool while he was trying to unclog it. His father, Shlomo Dahan, 49, climbed in after his son to save him. After a few minutes, a coworker Rene Francisco Rivas, 52, climb down the hole to see what had happened to the two. When the three did not emerge, fire fighters were called. Fire fighters had to wear protective suits to retrieve the bodies. Official reports say that the hole was full of poison hydrogen sulfide and the three were quickly overcome by the poisonous gas.
If you or a loved one suffers an injury or fatality due to some one else’s negligence, you need an aggressive NY Injury Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates have been helping Queens residents protect themselves and get the compensation they deserve for more than a decade. We have offices located in Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Nassau County and Suffolk County. We offer a free consultation with a New York Injury Attorney from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW. Call us today to utilize this free opportunity.

Continue reading "Queens men involved in fatal cesspool accident in Jamaica, NY. It appears the families may need a NY Injury Lawyer" »

There was a two monorail train crash in Walt Disney World, Florida. The monorails were part of the Epcot line in Magic Kingdom. They smashed into each other when they were pulling into the ticket and transportation center. Reports do not say what the cause of the accident was, but the entire 14.7 mile train line has been shut down for investigation. The trains were carrying a combined total of five passenger and 4 employees, including the two drivers. One driver suffered a fatal injury. The other was taken to the hospital; the extent of his injury has not been made public as of yet. The other passengers and employees did not sustain any serious injury. Walt Disney World claims this is the first fatality on their monorail line since it started running 38 years ago.
If you suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence in New York, you need a New York Injury Lawyer. Stephen Bilkis & Associates have been helping the residents of New York get the compensation they deserve for the injuries they have suffered. The lawyers at our firm are experienced and will be aggressive in seeing that you get what you deserve. We offer a free consultation with our NY Injury Attorneys at 1-800-NYNY-LAW. Call us to take advantage of this free opportunity and speak with a lawyer today.

Continue reading "Disneyland Monorail Crash leaves one seriously hurt and one fatality. If this happens in New York, you need a New York Injury Lawyer." »

A construction worker was rushed to St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York after he fell off the 20 foot high rise he was working on. New York City Police have not issued a public report of the accident, but have said he was in stable condition. The worker, who is still unidentified, was working at the Barclay St. construction site, which is just north of the World Trade Center site in Manhattan. Witnesses of the accident say that the man never lost consciousness, but was not moving while he was on the stretcher. Investigators on the scene have blamed the strong gusts of wind and heavy rainfall as the reason for his fall.
If you have suffered an injury at work, you will need a high quality New York Injury Lawyer to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering. At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, we have been helping people who have suffered an injury at work for more than a decade. Call 1-800-NYNY-LAW to have a free consultation with a NY Injury Attorney to discuss your legal rights.

Continue reading "Worker falls 20 feet and needs a New York Injury Lawyer" »

Back on August 1, 2005, NYPD officer Maureen Cerati, was horribly injured by a hit-and-run driver. Just before 3 a.m. Cerati was working on a crash scene on the Belt Parkway, where the DWI, Oscar Berrios, had flipped his car, killing one of his passengers. While working on this incident, ex-con Deirk Keitt drove by, slamming into Cerati, and dragging her over 100 feet along the parkway. She suffered multiple injuries, some very serious.

A precedent was set when the state Appellate Division ruled that Cerati can sue both Berrios and Keitt. The NYPD officer was thrilled with the decision saying, “Officers are often told, ‘It’s all in a day’s work.’ It’s very gratifying to see that if officers are hurt in the life of duty they will be taken care of by the authorities.”

The civil suit against Keitt was settled, but Berrios did not believe that he was responsible because his car never touched the cop. Under the existing law, Cerati’s law suit against Berrios would have been tossed, but this appeals decision means that it won’t likely happen. Cerati’s lawyer, Joseph Decolator says that anyone whose negligent or criminal acts bring a police officer to the scene is equally liable with the person who directly caused the inuries. This landmark court ruling gives cops more leeway over who they can sue for on-the-job injuries.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates with its injury lawyers, has convenient locations throughout the New York Metropolitan area including New Dorp, NY. Our Personal 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 attorney you may not preserve your precious rights that may cost you dearly in the future. At Stephen Bilkis and Associates we are happy to provide a Criminal Lawyer in your Injury Law Case if that is something that is appropriate.

Continue reading "Landmark win for hurt officer-a NY Injury Lawyer can help you" »

Brickworkers had been repairing the side of an apartment building when the scaffold they were using suddenly had the support cables snap. Three workers from Nova Restoration, which is also located in Brooklyn, had been on the scaffold at the time of the accident. The workers had a supervisor come and inspect the scaffolds before they climbed onto it. Henry Siebor, a 42 year old Brooklyn resident, had not secured his safety harness before trying to cross from one scaffold to the adjoining scaffold. It was at that time the cable broke and Siebor fell from the fourth story. The other two workers were able to hang onto the cable until firefighters from Ladder 122 arrived and rescued them. The scaffold material was rented from Rockledge Scaffold Corp, located in Yonkers, NY. Police report that the building, located at 438 12th St. in Park Slope NY, has 10 outstanding violations.
If you or your loved one suffers an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you need a New York Personal 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 Personal Injury Lawyer at 1-800-NYNY-LAW. Call us today to take advantage of this free opportunity and to discuss your case with a NY Personal Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "NY Personal Injury Lawyer reports fatal scaffold accident in Park Slope, NY" »

Daniel Arrigo received the nearly $20,000 that he had been owed by Zurich NA. They owed him the money for more than a year. Arrigo who is a father of 3 children contracted lung disease while working for Rishman Construction at Ground Zero. He inhaled toxic dust and vapors at the site. He had to stop working and move his family to Long Beach, L.I. because of financial problems he was facing due to his situation.

Any person who suffered an injury should seek a New York Injury Lawyer. There was no specific cause of the accident. A good New York Injury Attorney will enable you to protect your legal rights.

The Daily News ran and was instrumental in getting Arrigo his insurance settlement. Anyone who deserves compensation from being injured on the job should seek the guidance and support from a New York Lawyer. Arrigo will also receive $400 a week for health coverage, in addition to the $20,000 settlement.

Continue reading " INSURANCE SETTLEMENT FOR GROUND ZERO EMPLOYEE, IF YOU ARE SUFFER FROM WORK RELATED INJURIES, CALL A NY INJURY LAWYER " »

It costs between $2,000 to $8,000 for Cometic Surgerly and much more if you suffer from medical malpractice leaving a patient permanently injured?

Medical Malpractice is soaring as the amount of plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery increases. Cases are certainly on the rise in a big way.

Doctors, many practicing their craft only on tomatoes are now calling themselves plastic surgeons. The film "America the Beautiful," exposes these doctors, many of whom only take a short course to train for these complicated operations.

Mary Nissenson went to see a so called plastic surgeon and after the operation she suffered terrible pain for over ten years.

The surgeon had a "tremendous reputation" but turned out to be a disaster.
The outcome of the procedure made her uninsurable destroyed her TV career , ended her marriage and she is laboring financially under the costs of her pain medication and end of her TV career and the end of her marriage, left her homebound and financially burdened with pain-medication costs for life.
In New York State, thousands of complaints are filed every year with medical malpractice lawyers, and a shocking proportion relate to cosmetic procedures.
Any person involved in these horrors should search for the assistance of a New York Injury Lawyer. It seems as though the cause of the accident was because of the driver driving while under the influence. A good New York Injury Lawyer can help you to protect your legal rights including money for damages.

Continue reading "Plastic Surgery horrors are exposed in a Documentary-A NY Injury Attorney May Be Needed" »

Cutrice Gravitt, a 33 year old Manhattan resident, was riding a bus heading upstate when it suddenly hit a rock. Police reports state that Gravitt was on the Angelic Tours and Shuttle Inc. bus was on Interstate 87 headed to the prisons in Malone and Ray Brook when it crashed. Gravitt was thrown from the bus after it hit the rock and rolled onto its side. She suffered chest, head and neck injuries. Gravitt, along with nine other passengers were taken to Glen Falls Hospital after the crash. One of the other passengers had a critical injury, while the rest had injuries that were less severe. Gravitt’s injury was fatal.
If you or your loved one suffers an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you need a NY 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 offer a free consultation with a New York Injury Attorney from our firm at 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). We have offices conveniently located in Nassau County and Suffolk County as well as Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Call us today to take advantage of the free consultation.

Continue reading "Manhattan woman involved in fatal bus crash near Lake George, NY. It appears her family will need a New York Injury Lawyer" »

As the result of her arrest, Elizabeth Gorden broke her hip inside a Queens’s police station. The elderly grandmother got in a hassle with the police and was knocked to the ground in the fray. Her daughter, Sharon Gorden was a witness to what she claims to be an attack by the cops.

Elizabeth was charged with a slew of offenses but was released from the station house.
Marquez Claxton of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care said the group was demanding an investigation into the “over-reaction by officers.”
If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you need an aggressive New York Personal Injury Lawyer to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve for your suffering. Call 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation to speak to a knowledgeable New York Personal Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "Granny Breaks Hip in Queens Arrest-Needs A NY Injury Attorney" »

A mother and her child were severely injured when a out of control police car hit another car on Av. D. The car flew into the sidewalk and caused considerable damage and sent the young and her child and managed to Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan. There were no life threatening injury.

Beth Israel Medical Center also treated a construction worker and a street vendor who were both hit and injured at the scene. They suffered broken bones to the cheek and the thighs. Two cops were also treated, although neither one was seriously hurt.

If anyone has any information about the event, it should be reported. Any relative of the person killed should inquire the help of a New York Injury Lawyer. The hit-and-run driver was the cause of the death of Hector Rapalo. While no one can bring back Mr. Rapalo, possibly a good New York Injury Lawyer maybe able to help provide Hector's family with some financial relief.

Continue reading "Manhattan, NY Police car crash leaves 9 people with injury, Reports a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

Four South Huntington, Long Island teenagers were involved in a late night car crash on Melville Road in South Huntington. Suffolk County Police arrived on the scene at approximately 9pm to find the Toyota Camry an unidentified teen had crashed into a tree. The four all were hurt, one of the victim’s injury required being airlifted to Stony Brook Medical Center, in Stony Brook NY. The others were taken to Huntington Hospital, which is also on Long Island. It is unclear whether the driver of the car was influenced by drugs or alcohol as Suffolk County Police have not yet made the police report public. They have disclosed that one of the passengers involved in the car crash had to be extricated from the vehicle. Even so, none of those involved in the car accident appear to have suffered a life threatening injury. The police have not released the names of those involved in the car accident, or the extent of injury any of them may have sustained. Furthermore, they have not disclosed what charges the driver faces, if any.
If you suffer an injury from a car accident, you will need a New York Personal Injury Lawyer. At Stephen Bilkis & Associates, we have experienced attorneys who will help ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Call 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation to speak with one of our NY Injury Lawyers today.

Continue reading "South Huntington, NY, auto crash leaves 4 hurt. Families may need a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

Ronal Dorsa, a 27 year old Suffolk County resident, was crossing the Long Island Expressway on foot when he was hit by another automobile. Dorsa was carrying his 2 year old son when he was hit. Suffolk County Police Department were already investigating a call from the child’s mother, who claimed Dorsa had taken the child, as well as her car without her permission. Dorsa was driving the stolen vehicle down the LIE when he crashed into the cement divider. It was then that Dorsa had tried to cross the Expressway, and was hit by another car. Robert Simmons, a Centereach, NY resident, struck Dorsa with his minivan. All parties involved in the car crash were taken to Stony Brook University Medical Center. The toddler was fortunate enough to land on soft ground instead of cement, and suffered minor injury. The father, however, was not as fortunate. He suffered a fatal injury. Simmons was also treated. Suffolk County Police report that no charges have been filed against Simmons.

Any person who suffered an injury should seek a New York Injury Lawyer. No matter what the specific cause of the accident, a good New York Injury Attorney will enable you to protect your legal rights.

Continue reading "Coram man involved in car accident survives crash then gets hit by a car, reports a NY Injury Lawyer " »

A Manhattan man and his fiancé were involved in a horrific car accident on the LIE in Sunnyside, Queens, NY. Kenneth Forkey, a 25 year old actor and model, was riding in a yellow cab with his 24 year old fiancé on their way to La Guardia Airport when their taxi crashed into a parked truck. They were on their way to Florida to visit his parents. Queens County Police report that the taxi had turned off on to the service road near Greepoint Ave in Queens when the crashed into a truck that was parked so the driver could sleep. The young couple, taxi driver and the man in the truck were all rushed to the Elmhurst Hospital Center. The injury Forkey sustained was fatal. Forkey’s fiancé was in a coma. Police have not released her identity but did manage to report that she has a facial injury. The taxi driver, Yugo Gomez, had only minor injuries and has not been held on any charges. Policed have cited the truck driver for parking on the Long Island Expressway Service Road. If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you need an aggressive New York Personal Injury Lawyer to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve for your suffering. Call 1-800-NYNY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) for a free consultation to speak to a knowledgeable New York Personal Injury Lawyer.

Continue reading "Tragic car crash on the Long Island Expressway reports a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

Veteran transit worker, George Nunez was awarded $13 million after falling 30 feet from an elevated Brooklyn subway track and spending two months in a coma.

The 51-year-old, father of three was replacing the old wooden slats, back in 2006, on the J train in Bushwick when the plank broke below his feet. While working on the track, he was unaware that the metal bolts that secured the track were cut. A judge is dismissing the NYC transit lawyer claims, blaming Nunez for not being hooked up to his safety harness. Supervisors on the scene said that Nunez was never told he needed to be attached, because they were unaware that the bolts had been cut.

Even though George Nunez was wearing a safety helmet which partially shielded his skull, he has lingering brain damage and metal plates in both of his arms, and his face and pelvis were shattered. George and his wife, Evette Nunez, who was also named in the lawsuit, were awarded the $13 million by a jury of their peers after a three-week trial in Brooklyn.

Any person who suffered an injury should seek a New York Injury Lawyer. There was no specific cause of the accident. A good New York Injury Attorney will enable you to protect your legal rights.

Continue reading "NYC TRANSIT WORKER RECEIEVES $13 MILLION IN LAWSUIT, IF YOU’VE SUFFERED AN INJURY AS A RESULT OF WORKPLACE NEGLIGENCE CALL A NEW YORK INJURY LAWYER" »

A shooting of an unarmed man occurred on January fourteenth, 2009. The incident took place in Freeport, New York.

Frantz Byer, 22, of Freeport, was attending a barbeque on Leonard Avenue when police approached. The police had been called from an unknown pedestrian reporting a man with a gun on the street. When Byer was approached, police officers say that he allegedly pointed a revolver at them. The officers then shot him, Byer was only holding a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey and a friend of his, Michael Wright, 23, of Freeport, says that he was intoxicated at the time from drinking at the barbeque. Another acquaintance of Byer, Tyrik Reese, also from Freeport, says that Byer was holding a whiskey bottle when police confronted him and that he heard the bottle smash.

After being shot, Byer suffered from several gunshot injuries. He lost a kidney and now limps while walking.

When Byer’s case was brought to trial that same day at Nassau County Court, defense attorney Fred Brewington represented him. In court, Brewington began calling witnesses to the stand. Byer was charged with weapon possession and threatening police. But, Brewington requested to Judge John Kase that he is released of weapon possession charge. The judge has not yet decided a decision. Brewington also showed that the smashed gun pieces did not belong to Byer and that it did not work.

Any victim of the shooting should inquire the help of a New York Injury Attorney. It appears that the subject was unarmed while being shot at by police because of a false report pertaining to him. A good New York Injury Lawyer will help you to defend your legal rights including money for medical bills.

Continue reading "Shooting Victim Needs A NY Injury Lawyer" »

A multi-car accident happened in Commack, New York on March eighteenth, 2009.

At almost nine thirty a.m., Anthony CiFuentes, 20, was driving along Commack Road going south. While a garbage truck was haulted at a red light in the opposite lane at New Highway, CiFuentes car veered into it. After hitting the garbage truck, CiFuentes hit two other vehicles. He was driving a 1998 Nissan Altima.

The area of the accident was tapped off with yellow tape after the incident. One of the cars was completely damaged from the crash as the front of the car was smashed and the glass was shattered.

Immediately after the accident, CiFuentes was was transported by airlift to Stony Brook University Medical Center. There he was pronounced as dead at about eleven a.m. Four members traveling in the garbage truck remained uninjured as well as the passengers in the two other automobiles. CiFuentes’ car has been taken in for a safety check and the accident is still being explored for further details.

Any person injured in the accident should hire a New York Injury Lawyer. As there is no specific reason for the crash, a good NY Injury Lawyer can protect your legal rights including money for damages and other expenses.

Continue reading "Multi Vehicle Car Accident Causes Many Injuries and the Need for a New York Injury Lawyer" »

A car accident took place in February, 2009. The accident was located in Melville, New York.

At around four in the morning on the Saturday of the crash, Melissa Scherr, 25, of Valley Stream, was on the road returning from her boyfriend’s house. On her way home from the house in King’s Park, Scherr was driving at a steady spead, receiving directions over the phone from her boyfriend because a road closure got her driving the wrong way. Douglas Davis, 44, of Centerport, was allegedly driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs and smashed his pickup truck into Scherr’s sports car on Route 110, close to Schwab Road. After the hard crash, Scherr’s Nissan 200SX was sent flying into a utility pole. Davis then fled the scene.

After fleeing, Davis was found in Greenlawn. He appears to be working as a vice president of Davis Aircraft Products, which had sales of sixteen million dollars in the year of 2008.

As mentioned by police, Davis declined a breath test and did not pass a field sobriety test. Police received a warrant to acquire blood from Davis and are still awaiting the results of the test. The test shows alcohol and narcotics. The consequences of his actions will depend on the results of the toxicology report. Davis stationed $500,000 bond. Representing Davis is lawyer James O’Bourke of Hauppauge.

Any person that suffers an iinjury as a result of an accident should search for a New York Injury Lawyer to defend their legal rights. As it appears that the cause of the accident was the use of alcohol or drugs, a good New York Injury Lawyer can help you protect yourself including money for damages.

Continue reading "Devasting car accident in Melville, If you've suffered an injury as a result of a car accident call a New York Injury Lawyer" »

A car accident happened in January 2009. The accident was located in Nassau County, New York.

At around ten p.m. on the night of the car accident, New York Police Sergeant Greg Piquette, assigned to the one-hundredth precinct on Far Rockaway, Queens, was driving his vehicle on the Southern State Parkway. As he was driving his 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, another vehicle went out of control and hit the Suburban head-on. The car was a 2003 Pontiac Montana SUV that was allegedly being driven by an intoxicated driver. The near fatal car carsh resulted in serious injury. The driver was Luis Toledo-Alvarado. The devastating SUV accident took place on the Southern State just west of Exit 21, Nassau Road in Freeport, New York.

Emergency workers and rescuers responded immediatley to the scene of the crash. They rescued the parties. After being saved by the Uniondale Fire Department, both people were taken straight to Nassau University Medical Center by helicopters. Piquette fractured both hips, his right leg and left ankle in the accident. Toledo-Avarado suffered from a collapsed lung and a complex fracture to the bottom of his lower right leg. He will be arraigned at the Medical Center. Toledo-Avarado was charged with driving while intoxicated as well vehicle attack and reckless endangerment.

Any victim who suffered an injury from a car accident should request the aid of a New York Injury Lawyer. It seems as though the cause of the accident was the drunk driving of Luis Toledo-Alvarado. A New York Personal injury Lawyer will help you to enforce and protect your legal rights.

Continue reading "Fatal injury escaped after serious car accident in Freeport New York reports a New York Injury Lawyer" »

Two Vermont drivers got in an accident in Connecticut. One speeding car skidded and ran into a wall and some light poles. This caused both the driver and the passenger to suffer injuries. They later expired as a result of the injuries.

The people killed were Alagic and passenger Mahmutovic. Two other passengers were hurt, and each is suffering from permanent personal injury as well. Police identified the other passengers to be Admir Klino, from West Haven and Arnes Vrabac from East Haven.

Tragically a fatal car accident can happen to anyone at any time. If your family member losses a life as the result of the negligence of another, hire a New York Car Accident Lawyer to help repair the some of the financial loss . The cause of the first accident seems to have been the excessive speeding of Sanjin Alagic. A good New York Injury Lawyer may enable you to recover from this kind of situaion.

Continue reading "Hartford car accident with ties to NY...If a family member has suffered serious injury call a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

A car crash happened on December first, 2008. The crash took place in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County NY and both driver and passenger sustained personal injury

The accident was between two cars. At about nine a.m, Gloria Racz, from Lake Ronkonkama, was driving her vehicle when it crossed over into a western lane that was experiencing traffic. Racz was driving a 2002 modeled Jeep. The jeep aggressively sideswiped another automobile. The other vehicle was a Kia Sedona from 2005 being driven by Peter Polsunas of Lake Ronkonkoma. The crash occured between and Dorchester roads.

Two young infants were present in the vehicle at the time of the car accident. A two-year-old boy and a three-year old girl were inside the vehicle. The girl suffered an injury and was transported to Stony Brook University Medical Center for medical care. Her personal injury information has not been released to date as she is a minor. It is alleged that Peter Polsunas has received medical care and subsequently discharged from the medical center.

Any person injured in the car accident should hire a New York Injury Lawyer. It seems that the cause of the accident was the sideswiping of the vehicle. A high-quality lawyer will help you defend your legal rights including money for damages.

Continue reading "Tragic Car Accident in Ronkonkama results in a serious Injury to an infant...Get a New York Personal Injury Lawyer to help" »

A vehicle collision occurred on the morning of October sixteenth, 2008. It was a 2-vehicle car accident.

The deadly crash happened when a Nissan supposedly hit a gas tanker in the rear.
The Nissan was demolished and everyone was fortunate that no leads occurred which would have made it more dangerous. After the accident, traffic was backed up and bottlemecked for over 2 miles as a result of the accident. The Nassau County Police were on the scene and opened an investigation as to the cause of the accident. The Police were there for several hours piecing together the accident.

The drivers were injured and taken to the hospital. An ambulnace was rushed to the accident scene as the injury suffered by the driver of the Nissan appeared to be serious. It was reported that the driver of the Nissan rushed to the Nassau University Medical Center for treatment. The other driver only suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment.

A person involved in the car accident that has an injury needs to retain a New York Personal Injury Lawyer to aid them with their case. Currently, the reason for the auto accident is not yet known, a good New York Personal Injury Lawyer will enable you to to find out who is responsible for the accident and defend your legal rights.

Continue reading "Sunrise highway in Merrick is the scene of a near tragic Accident says a New York Personal Injury Lawyer" »

If you or someone you know has been injured in a rollover accident involving an SUV, take the following steps immediately:

1. Take pictures of the location of the accident and of the roadway, showing the layout of the road and any tire marks or scrapes.

Continue reading "What to do if you are injured after a SUV rollover in NewYork City" »