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Published on: July 21, 2012

New York Appellate Court Grants Motion for Summary Judgement for Defendant in Slip and Fall Case

A woman lived in a high-rise apartment building that was built in 1951. The apartment building was managed by a management corporation.

Sometime on April 28, 2004, the lady was throwing down her garbage into the garbage chute inside the trash closet of her floor. The rule in the building was that tenants should make sure that all their trash be pushed down the chute while all recyclables should be brought down to the basement. On that day, the woman went inside the trash closet and saw a garbage bag that contained aluminum beer cans and soap containers. A New York Injury Lawyer said that as she entered the trash closet, she had a slip and fall. When she got up, she looked at the place where she had her slip and fall and saw that a sticky and slippery substance was on the floor next to the garbage bag containing the recyclables.

The woman testified in her deposition. She said that in the trash closet, there was a sign that tells the tenants not to leave their recyclables in the trash closet and instead, to bring it directly down to the basement. She also testified that before her accident, she did not complain about garbage being left in the trash closet or that the floor was ever slippery or sticky.

Published on: February 3, 2012

Doctor Accused in Sex-For-Pills Sting

by Stephen Bilkis

A Hilltown, PA, doctor stands accused of prescribing medication to patients in exchange for sexual favors, sources told a New York Injury Attorney. The same doctor is also facing allegations in a malpractice suit for his alleged role in the suicide of a local police detective.

On Thursday, the accused doctor exercised his rights and chose to waive a preliminary hearing, after which he was ordered to stand trial and face the charges that have been laid against him. The charges were placed as a result of a police department investigation involving both undercover officers and informants, a Staten Island Personal Injury Lawyer learned.

The investigation into the doctor’s alleged pills-for-sex activities began as a result of an unrelated investigation. One of these investigations involved a drug-dealing pimp, and the other involved instances of drug smuggling into the women’s prison. By combining the information from both investigations, police were able to begin a different investigation, which resulted in the charges being filed against the doctor.

Published on: January 18, 2012

Ex-Wife Ran over by New Wife in Alabama

by Stephen Bilkis

A local ball park in Alabama was the stage for a grisly scene that was witnessed by more than seventy, including many young children. A woman ran over her husband’s ex-wife and daughter – not once, but three times.

According to police, the 43-year-old woman is charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of reckless endangerment. She is currently released on bond. A New York Injury Lawyer says that it is possible the woman will have additional civil charges brought against her.

Apparently, after a little league game, the two women got into an argument. The cause of their altercation is said to have been rooted in a child custody disagreement. According to a NYC Injury Lawyer, as the situation escalated, the current wife became violent and used the biggest weapon she could find – her car.

Published on: June 21, 2011

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

by Stephen Bilkis

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.  

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Published on: June 18, 2011

8 Shot Over Three Hour Period in Bronx and Brooklyn

by Stephen Bilkis

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.

Published on: June 16, 2011

DUI May Be Cause of Back-to-Back Crashes in Riverside, California

by Stephen Bilkis

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.

Published on: June 13, 2011

Cruise ship crew member airlifted to hospital after sustaining injuries, reports NYC Injury Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

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.

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.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates with its NY Injury Lawyers, has convenient offices throughout the New York Metropolitan area including Turtle Bay, NY. Our Personal Injury Attorneys can provide you with advice to guide you through situations where an injury resulted because of another’s negligence. Without a New York Injury Attorney you may lose your rights which may cost you a significant amount of money.

Published on: June 11, 2011

Manslaughter Charges Leveled Against Drunk Driver

by Stephen Bilkis

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.

Published on: June 8, 2011

Massachusetts State Trooper Injured in Drunk Driving Accident

by Stephen Bilkis

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.

Published on: June 6, 2011

Florida Woman Indicted by Grand Jury for Death of another Woman

by Stephen Bilkis

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.