LIRR Train Collides with Minivan, Causing Severe Injuries
According to local law enforcement officials, a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train crash happened when a minivan attempted to drive around downed gates at a train crossing in Hicksville. The LIRR train struck the minivan while heading through the city November 21. A report from the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) said the lights at… Read More »
Elderly Woman Killed While Crossing Street in Hit and Run Crash on Long Island
An 80-year-old woman was recently killed while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Washington Street and Nichols Court in the town of Hempstead. According to reports, the driver fled the scene of the crash and police officers had to conduct a search to locate the individual. The accident occurred shortly before 9… Read More »
Parents, Schools Worried About Bicycle Stunt Trend in Long Island Neighborhoods
Parents, school officials and community members are concerned about a rising trend on Long Island of kids performing dangerous stunts on their bicycles in the middle of city streets. Many residents have complained that these stunts are happening right in the middle of traffic, with some of the bicyclists intentionally riding in front of vehicles…. Read More »
Drunk Driver Causes Deadly Accident on Long Island
A drunk driver reportedly struck a vehicle carrying a family of four from St. Albans, killing the 37-year-old father, eight-year-old son and four-year-old daughter. The accident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 23 in Bay Shore on the Southern State Parkway. According to police, the mother, who was sitting in the front passenger… Read More »
Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents
It’s impossible to see a personal injury coming, but by knowing about one of the most common types of accidents, you can be better prepared to avoid a serious injury or take action if one of these accidents occurs. A slip and fall accident is one in which an individual trips or slips on a… Read More »
Who is Liable for Falls on Public Sidewalks?
Whenever you wish to file a personal injury lawsuit in a slip and fall case, your ability to win the case hinges on proving that the property owner was somehow negligent. Remember: just because you fell down on someone else’s property does not necessarily imply negligence. The property owner must have violated some duty of… Read More »
The Importance of Witnesses After a Car Accident
When you file your car accident claim with an insurance company, one of the first questions you’re likely to hear is, “were there any witnesses to the accident aside from the drivers?” This is because in just about every accident case, each driver involved will have a different version of the way the events occurred…. Read More »
Statistics Reveal the Frequency of Nursing Home Abuse
It is often said that nursing home abuse and elder abuse are growing problems in the United States, with abuse occurring at much higher rates than the average person would expect. Recent investigations present some statistics that show just how common these crimes truly are. For context in these statistics, the 2010 census indicated… Read More »
Long Island Teen Sues Grandfather Over Wrongful Death Settlement
A teenager from Long Island recently filed a lawsuit against her grandfather, alleging that he stole millions of dollars that she inherited from her late father in wrongful death compensation. Gary Eriksen, the father of the deceased and paternal grandfather of the child filing the suit, is accused of cutting his granddaughter out of the… Read More »
Drunk Driver Kills One in Suffolk County Car Accident
An alleged drunk driver caused a recent collision involving three cars in Commack. The crash resulted in the death of a 42-year-old-man and injuries to the drunk driver. According to information provided by the Suffolk County police, Louis Muicela was driving in his jeep heading north on Commack Road when he struck a Lincoln Town… Read More »