New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Collapse in Brighton Beach-More Construction Workers Injured

2011-11-08T20:12:00.005-05:00

Here we go again. More construction workers are injured in a building collapse, right here in Brighton Beach, New York City, during construction. It's a shame. The initial reports are that while concrete was being pumped the third floor collapsed down to the second floor. I can't help but say that this isn't the first time this has happened nor the first time I have been the lawyer representing

2011-10-22T11:09:00.006-04:00

Construction workers who have accidents ask themselves what do I do. Do I report the accident?Does it matter if I had a scaffold accident or fall, or a fall off a ladder, or if I slipped or tripped on debris? Do I need a lawyer? How do I find a good lawyer, better yet a great one. Do I go to my union and ask them? Here are some answers.When You Have an Accident?1. Report the accident. Get a copy

High School Student Struck by Southbound 5 Express Train

2011-04-01T17:08:00.006-04:00

An 18 year old high school student, and aspiring chef, from the Bronx, was struck in the head by a train heading southbound on the 5 train track at the Union Square Station. The teen was heading to his cooking class when the accident occurred. According to an eyewitness, the teen looked pale as he walked down the platform, and either fainted or fell onto the train's path. He was taken to Bellevue

Stranded Motorist Killed Checking Car

2011-02-22T17:41:00.002-05:00

A chain reaction caused a stranded motorist to be struck by his own vehicle today on the Williamsburg Bridge. The 27 year old victim was behind the wheel of his Honda Civic when it stalled out on the bridge causing him to get out of his car and check it for problems. While he was checking his car for problems a taxi hit his car causing it to crash into him, as well as causing a van to crash

Four Injured in Van and Pickup Truck Accident

2011-02-22T17:34:00.003-05:00

Police, Firefighters and paramedics responded to an accident yesterday at Northern Boulevard and 126th Street in Queens after a van and a pickup truck collided. The van flipped after colliding with the pickup truck, injuring two adults and two children. All four who were injured were taken to New York Hospital Queens. New York automobile accident attorneys are waiting for further news

New York Man Fleeing Police Crashes Car, Passenger Seriously Injured

2011-02-18T10:05:00.005-05:00

A man in Long Island was arrested for driving while high on drugs after he crashed his car while fleeing police on Thursday, February 17, 2011. The passenger was seriously injured in the crash in Deer Park. According to the Long Island Press, officers tried to pull over a Cadillac but the driver tried to escape from the police. He crashed into a GMC at the corner of Long Island Avenue and Deer

Recall of 800,000 Child Safety Seats Announced

2011-02-17T12:15:00.011-05:00

According to CNN, Dorel Juvenile Group announced a recall on Monday, February 14, 2011 of nearly 800,000 child safety seats because they do not always lock properly. The recall covers certain infant, convertible and booster child restraint systems that were made between May 2008 and April 2009. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the harness locking and release button on the

Man in Long Island Arrested for Drunk Driving Crash

2011-02-17T12:15:00.007-05:00

According to the Long Island Press, a man in Long Island was arrested for drunken driving after he was involved in a crash that seriously injured his passenger. The car accident occurred on Route 231 in North Babylon on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. The alleged drunk driver tried to make a left turn into the Sunset Plaza when he was struck by a BMW at around 5:15 p.m. His passenger was seriously

11-Year-Old Boy Struck and Killed by Car in The Bronx

2011-02-17T12:15:00.002-05:00

An 11-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in The Bronx on February 16, 2011. According to the New York Post, the young boy was on his way home after buying milk for his infant brother. The fatal accident occurred on Grand Concourse near the corner of East 183rd Street at 7:47 a.m. Witnesses say the impact of the crash knocked the boy into the air and he sustained a severe head injury. He

Judge in New York City Upholds Manslaughter Charges for 2008 Crane Collapse

2011-02-17T10:23:00.001-05:00

According to The Wall Street Journal, a judge in New York has upheld manslaughter charges against a construction crane owner and a mechanic after a crane collapsed in New York City and killed two workers in May 2008. The high-profile work accident occurred when a crane crashed into an apartment building in Manhattan. The owner and the mechanic are being charged for a cheap welding job on a 200-

City Correction Officer Sues NYPD and City for Wrongful Arrest

2011-02-15T14:15:00.004-05:00

A 20 year city correction captain is suing the New York Police Department and the city for $1 million after she was allegedly wrongfully arrested for trespassing at her mother’s house. On January 22, 2011, she was visiting her mother’s house in Bedford-Stuyvesant when she was arrested, and then fingerprinted, photographed, and detained for seven hours.During her visit, she noticed that the

Tougher Penalties for Using Cell Phone While Driving in New York

2011-02-15T10:03:00.004-05:00

According to New York 1 News, the state of New York is increasing the penalty for using a cell phone while driving. Starting Wednesday, February 16, 2011, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will impose a two point penalty on a person’s license of anyone found guilty of using a cell phone while driving. That law does not only apply to talking on a cell phone while driving, but also for texting

Man Killed in Car and Tractor Trailer Crash in New York

2011-02-15T10:02:00.004-05:00

An 18-year-old male was killed on Friday, February 11, 2011 in a car accident involving a tractor trailer in New York. The man was driving his Toyota Highlander on the South Service Road in Jericho when it collided with a tractor trailer. The police investigation is ongoing. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and the driver of the tractor trailer was not harmed

Three People Killed in Tragic Auto Accident in Long Island

2011-02-14T11:31:00.006-05:00

Three people were killed in a car accident in Long Island on Sunday, February 13, 2011. The fatal accident occurred on the Southern State Parkway in Roosevelt at Exit 21 around 5:21 a.m. A 24-year-old was driving his vehicle when it struck a guardrail near the bridge over Nassau Road. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames and witnesses tried to save the driver and two passengers in the

New York Man Charged with DWI after Hit-and-Run Accident

2011-02-14T11:31:00.002-05:00

A 33-year-old man was charged with DWI in New York after a hit-and-run accident on Sunday, February 13, 2011. The man from Riverhead was arrested for drunken driving after he crashed his car and fled the scene of the accident in Southhampton. According to the Long Island Press, the driver rear ended another vehicle that was stopped at a red light. He then proceeded to get out of his car to talk

Spider-Man Musical Issued Two Safety Violations after Accidents

2011-02-14T11:23:00.004-05:00

According to the New York Times, the New York State Department of Labor issued two safety violations against “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” a Broadway musical, over accidents that occurred in the last year. One actor fell more than 20 feet during the show and two other performers sustaining serious injuries while rehearsing a sling-shot technique. The Department of Labor requires the musical to

Man Struck and Killed by Bus in New York

2011-02-11T10:02:00.009-05:00

A 76-year-old man was struck and killed by a bus in New York on Thursday, February 10, 2011. According to the New York Daily News, he was on his way to buy groceries when he was struck on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx at around 7 p.m. According to police, the bus was turning off Starling Avenue when it hit the pedestrian. Police are still investigating the accident. New York personal injury

New York Motorists Caught Talking on Cell Phones Will Now Face a 2-Point Violation

2011-02-11T10:02:00.005-05:00

New York motorists that are caught talking on cell phones will now face a 2-point violation on your license along with a fine of up to $100 starting on Wednesday, February 15, 2011. According to Staten Island Live, this could mean a 20 percent hike in annual auto insurance. In the last decade, more than 78,000 drivers in Staten Island have been caught and fined for chatting on their cell phones.

Hempstead Turnpike Named Most Dangerous Road for Pedestrians in the Tri-State Area

2011-02-10T11:21:00.007-05:00

According to the Long Island Press, Hempstead Turnpike was named the most dangerous road for pedestrians in the tri-state area for the third year in a row. Tri-State Transportation, a nonprofit transportation policy watchdog group, released statistical analysis demonstrating that between 2007 and 2009, 12 pedestrians were killed along a 16-mile stretch of the turnpike. Most of the fatalities were

Potholes in Staten Island Cause Major Concern for Drivers

2011-02-10T11:21:00.006-05:00

The pothole problem in Staten Island has significantly increased and created a dangerous hazard for drivers. Drivers in Staten Island are saying these potholes are an accident waiting to happen. The combinations of potholes on the roads are so severe that drivers are going in the wrong lane just to avoid them. Safety should be a top priority of the Department of Transportation and immediate

Woman in New York Struck by Cab

2011-02-09T10:41:00.003-05:00

A woman in New York city was struck by a taxi cab on Saturday, February 5, 2011. The yellow cab hopped a curb on the Upper West Side at around 6:45 p.m. and struck the woman. According to the New York Post, the yellow cab was rear-ended while waiting at a red light at Broadway and West 68th Street. It then smashed into the lobby of a Capitol One bank and struck the victim on the sidewalk. New

New York Traffic Deaths Increased in 2010

2011-02-09T10:34:00.003-05:00

According to the New York Times, traffic deaths in New York City rose slightly last year. The Department of Transportation data showed that the last two years have had the lowest number of traffic deaths since the city began keeping track about a century ago. The city had 269 traffic deaths in 2010, which is a 5 percent increase from 2009. The Department of Transportation has worked to counter

Two Ironworkers Died after Falling Seven Stories in New York

2011-02-09T10:17:00.005-05:00

Two ironworkers died at a work site in New York after falling 7 stories on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. The construction workers died after falling down an elevator shaft that lacked proper safety measures at 150 West 83rd Street in the Upper West Side. They were working at the top of the elevator shaft at around 10:30 a.m. when they fell 65 feet onto a scaffold below. One construction worker, 49

Potholes Have Become a Major Problem in Long Island

2011-02-08T16:25:00.003-05:00

According to CBS New York, more than 2,000 potholes have been reported so far this season in the town of Hempstead. With more storms, these potholes are increasingly getting worse. At the same time last year, there were only 127 potholes reported. Potholes are a problem all over New York City due to the increasing amount of snow storms. Potholes can cause major damage to a vehicle and can

One Man Dead after Truck Accident in New York

2011-02-08T16:24:00.004-05:00

A truck accident in New York killed a man on Saturday, February 5, 2011. According to the New York Post, the man was crushed to death in The Bronx after a truck he was trying to lead fell on top of him. Witnesses say the victim was standing inside a metal shipping container affixed to a flat bed truck on Drake Street by Randall Avenue in Hunts Point at around 3:40 p.m. when the tragedy occurred.