A tragic three-car crash in Co-op City, the Bronx, has once again highlighted the severe consequences of traffic collisions in New York City. According to the NYPD, the crash occurred around 5:25 p.m. on Bartow Avenue, near The Mall at Bay Plaza. The violent chain-reaction collision left one woman dead…
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Protecting Construction Workers from Heat Illness: What Employers Must Do Under OSHA Guidelines
By our New York Construction Accident Lawyers As temperatures continue to rise during the summer months, construction workers face growing risks of heat-related illness and injury on the job. According to OSHA, employers are legally responsible for providing a workplace that is free of known safety and health hazards—including heat-related…
What New York Parents Can Learn from the Texas Camp Tragedy: How to Protect Your Child at Summer Camp
As New York personal injury attorneys who have seen firsthand how preventable negligence can change lives, we are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life at Camp Mystic in Texas, where a catastrophic flash flood claimed the lives of dozens of children and counselors over the July 4th weekend.…
Deadly Belt Parkway Crash in Queens Raises Alarming Questions About Reckless Driving
As Queens car accident lawyers, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation reckless driving can bring to families and communities. The recent fiery crash on the Belt Parkway that killed 24-year-old driver Noah Thompson and his 22-year-old passenger Jewel Perez is a heartbreaking reminder of just how deadly these incidents can be…
Transport Van Crash in Bath Beach Injures Over a Dozen: Our Brooklyn Auto Accident Lawyers Weigh In
A serious van crash in Brooklyn’s Bath Beach neighborhood left more than a dozen people injured on Tuesday morning, highlighting the vulnerability of passengers who rely on ambulette and medical transport services. The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. near the intersection of Cropsey Avenue and 17th Avenue. The vehicle…
Three-Bus Crash at Port Authority Injures Multiple People and Paralyzes Midtown Transit — Our NYC Bus Accident Lawyers Weigh In
This morning’s crash involving three NJ Transit buses at the Port Authority Bus Terminal is a stark reminder of the risks commuters face daily in one of the nation’s busiest transit hubs. According to authorities, the crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. during peak rush hour, leaving at least 12 people…
Off-Duty Suffolk County Officer Arrested for DWI After Striking Pedestrian in Huntington, NY
A serious pedestrian crash in Huntington early Sunday morning has once again drawn attention to the dangers of impaired driving—this time involving an off-duty law enforcement officer. According to Suffolk County police, a 28-year-old man was crossing New York Avenue at Carver Street around 2:30 a.m. when he was struck…
Dozens Injured After Yacht Crashes While Docking on the Hudson River
At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, a 200-foot yacht called Timeless struck a dock near Riverside Park while attempting to moor along the Hudson River in Manhattan. According to the New York City Fire Department, 35 people were injured in the incident, including 22 individuals who were transported to nearby…
A Safer Astoria for All: Balancing Bicycle Safety and Small Business Needs
As personal injury lawyers serving the Queens community — and as legal advocates who have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of bicycle accidents — we feel compelled to weigh in on a matter that’s deeply impacting our neighbors in Astoria: the proposed protected bike lane on 31st Street. This debate…
Baxter Novum IQ Pump Recall: What Parents Should Know if Their Infant Was Exposed to This Dangerous Device
Infants in neonatal intensive care units rely on precise intravenous infusions for survival—but a recent recall by Baxter International reveals that a widely used infusion pump may be putting vulnerable newborns at risk. Baxter has issued a Class I recall—the FDA’s most serious designation—for its Novum IQ large volume pump…