As Brooklyn personal injury lawyers, we are closely following the recent ceiling collapse at the IHOP in Flatlands that left nine people injured and forced the restaurant to shut down. On September 5, 2025, a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling, weakened by water damage, fell onto diners. Five victims were…
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Who Is Liable for Personal Injury After a Traffic Light Pole Crashes to the Ground on the Upper West Side?
Personal injury claims may arise after a serious accident like the one that occurred on the Upper West Side on September 6, 2025, when a traffic light pole came crashing down at the corner of West 81st Street and Central Park West, injuring multiple pedestrians. According to police, four victims…
Two Seniors Run Over by Rolling Car in Huntington: What Rights Do Injured Passengers Have?
Two 66-year-old women were injured Tuesday afternoon in Huntington, Long Island, NY, when a 2020 Mazda began rolling backward on a sloped driveway. According to Suffolk County Police, the driver was exiting the vehicle when it moved; her arm was run over as she tried to re-enter. The passenger’s leg…
Who Can Be Sued for Injuries After a Runaway Carriage Horse Accident in Central Park?
A recent incident in Central Park once again highlighted the dangers of horse-drawn carriages in crowded public spaces. On Labor Day, a horse pulling a carriage bolted from its handler near the Central Park Dairy building, close to the 65th Street Transverse Road. Video footage below shows the animal running…
Bronx Bus Accident on University Avenue Bridge Raises Questions of Liability
When an MTA bus jumped a barrier on the University Avenue Bridge in Morris Heights on Tuesday morning, several passengers and others were injured. The incident, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. near West 181st Street and University Avenue, underscores the legal complexities that follow bus crashes in New York City.…
TLU Beach 2025 Replay: Ben Rubinowitz and Michael Kelly on Jury Selection
The art of jury selection often determines the outcome of a trial, and two of the nation’s most respected trial attorneys—Ben Rubinowitz and Michael Kelly—are breaking down the strategies that win cases. On September 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM (ET), Trial Lawyers University (TLU) Beach 2025 presents an exclusive Replay…
AI Medical Devices Without Clinical Validation Tied to More Recalls: What Patients Need to Know
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering hospitals and clinics, powering devices that interpret imaging scans, assist with diagnoses, and monitor patient health in real time. While these tools hold enormous promise, a new study in JAMA Health Forum warns that many AI-enabled devices are being cleared for use without clinical validation…
Queens Pedestrian Killed by Unlicensed Driver: Legal Options for Families
A tragic accident occurred in Queens on Sunday afternoon when a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 39th Avenue and 30th Street, according to the NYPD. What Happened Police reported that at approximately 12:48 p.m., a 38-year-old woman was walking in the south crosswalk when…
Legal Questions Raised by the East River Boat Collision That Injured Multiple Passengers
The New York City Police Department is investigating a serious boating accident on the East River that left at least five people injured. The collision, which occurred near the FDR Drive between 23rd and 25th Streets, involved a large party boat known as the Cabana and a private vessel identified…
Hit-and-Run Driver Seriously Injures 13-Year-Old on E-Bike in Lake Ronkonkoma
A 13-year-old boy riding his e-bike was left seriously injured after a hit-and-run crash in Lake Ronkonkoma on Tuesday night, adding to the troubling rise in e-bike accidents across Suffolk County. According to Suffolk County police, Travis Wertovitch of Ronkonkoma was struck around 8:30 p.m. while riding north on Hawkins…