Insights from our NYC Explosion and Fire Accident Lawyers A shocking video released by the FDNY shows the moment a single flicked cigarette butt ignited a devastating explosion in the Bronx, seriously injuring seven firefighters and destroying multiple vehicles. The blast, which occurred around 7 p.m. on November 5 at…
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.…
As Bronx personal injury attorneys, we have seen firsthand the range of injuries that residents suffer throughout the year. 2025 is no different, with many cases coming through our office that highlight the types of accidents and injuries most commonly experienced in the borough. Understanding these injuries is crucial—not only…
The recent indictment of a Bronx middle school teacher accused of repeatedly raping his 13-year-old student is another tragic reminder of the urgent need to protect children from predators in positions of power and trust. According to the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, William Jones, a 32-year-old seventh-grade math teacher at…
A weekend celebration on the water turned tragic when a boat carrying more than 20 passengers caught fire near Hart Island on Saturday evening. According to the FDNY and local news sources, the captain, 33-year-old Joshua Brito of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated (BWI) and…
On Tuesday morning, 16 people were injured in a serious collision involving a Bx41 MTA bus and a Department of Sanitation (DSNY) vehicle near Webster Avenue and East 187th Street in Belmont, the FDNY confirmed. All victims were transported to SBH Health System with injuries reported as non-life-threatening. At Gair,…
On the evening of February 25, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in the Bronx involving an MTA bus and a cyclist. At approximately 10:45 p.m., a 57-year-old man was fatally struck by an MTA bus while the vehicle was making a left turn from East 149th Street onto Brook Avenue…
Elevator accidents are rare but can have catastrophic consequences, especially in a densely populated borough like the Bronx. A recent incident at 1025 Boynton Ave highlights the dangers of negligent building maintenance. Luis Pavon, a 78-year-old resident, suffered severe injuries after falling down an elevator shaft, raising serious concerns about…