Category Archives: Personal Injury
Six People Hurt in Suffolk County Flip-Over Accident
A Bellport man was arrested in East Patchogue following a flip-over crash involving a 1998 GMC box truck and a 2022 Dodge Charger. The GMC was traveling eastbound on Brookhaven Avenue when it was struck by the Dodge Charger traveling southbound on Americus Avenue. The impact of the collision caused the GMC to overturn, ejecting… Read More »
Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
As the aging population increases, so does the number of people residing in nursing homes. Unfortunately, this rise in nursing home residents also correlates with a surge in nursing home abuse and neglect cases. Studies suggest that 10 percent of nursing home residents suffer from some form of abuse each year, with many incidents going… Read More »
Wyandanch Crash Kills 1, Injures 3
On July 16, around 2:30 a.m. a fatal accident occurred between a 2016 Honda CRV and a 2021 Toyota Camry in Wyandanch. The CRV, driven by a 44-year-old man, was heading westbound on Long Island Avenue when it collided with the eastbound Camry driven by a 30-year-old woman. The 62-year-old passenger in the CRV was… Read More »
Can You Sue a Summer Camp When Your Child is Injured?
Summer camp is a longstanding tradition for many families. When you leave your child in someone else’s care, whether it’s for a day or for weeks on end, it’s important that they carefully supervise their charges. Even the most careful children and camp counselors can have accidents, however. From swimming injuries and sunburns to broken… Read More »
7 Vehicle Pileup Attributed to ‘Freak Accident’
A seven-vehicle pileup in Long Island left half a dozen people injured in late May. Nassau County police said it was a “freak accident” in which a tractor-trailer clipped a school bus, lost control and flipped on its side. Fortunately, no one suffered life-threatening injuries. What can you do if you’re injured in a freak… Read More »
Construction Accident Deaths in NYC Reach 3-Year High
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) recently released a report showing that construction worker fatalities have reached a three-year high. In 2022, there were 11 worker deaths in New York City, up from nine in 2021 and 8 in 2020. Nine of the 2022 accidents were a result of falls. What can construction… Read More »
Mother and Baby Killed in Long Island School Bus Crash
A mother was killed and her baby critically injured in an early May automobile crash on Long Island. Their vehicle was traveling northbound on County Road 101 when they crashed into a mini school bus traveling eastbound on Express Drive South, near the Long Island Expressway. The 31-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene,… Read More »
Common Causes of Boating Accidents
Spring and summer are the perfect time to get out on the water—and thanks to New York’s plentiful waterways and coasts, many people will enjoy recreational boat rides. Although boating can be relaxing and fun, there are still significant hazards. Here are some of the most common causes of boating accidents, and how you can… Read More »
Two Construction Workers Killed in JFK Power Plant Accident
Two construction workers were killed in an accident at the John F. Kennedy International Airport’s power plant in April. The workers fell into a 30-foot trench and became trapped underneath rubble. When firefighters and Port Authority recovered the workers, they were pronounced dead at the scene. There is no further information about what caused the… Read More »
Can You Sue When You’re Injured on an Escalator or Elevator?
Escalators and elevators help transport people between different floors or elevations. Both types of devices have been extensively tested and used for decades. While they’re generally safe to use, accidents can and do happen. What can do you if you’re injured in an escalator or elevator accident? Premises liability and conveyance accidents Generally, elevator and… Read More »