A man was seriously injured in an eight-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 684 on 14th Oct that closed two lanes and backed up traffic for miles. A Carmel man riding a motorcycle was involved in the second crash, state police said. He was transported to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla and remains in critical condition. Police did not release any …
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Driver in fatal Parkway crash in Old Bridge was drunk, police say
The driver of a sport utility vehicle that overturned on the Garden State Parkway on 8th Nov 2015, killing a 28-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y., man, was drunk, police said. Mark Ellis, 29, of New York, N.Y., was charged with DWI, one-count of vehicular homicide and two-counts of assault by auto in connection with the crash, which shut down the southbound express …
10-month-old dies in Kinderhook car accident
Police say on November 2 at approximately 5:20 p.m., police were dispatched by Columbia County to the area of Route 9 and Rapp Road for a two- car head-on auto collision. A 2009 Nissan Rogue, operated by 34-year-old Sai Htwe of Albany was traveling northbound on State Route 9. Police say Manning failed to maintain his designated lane of travel …
Construction worker dead after eight-story Midtown building partially collapses; second worker was trapped and rescued
First responders worked feverishly to save a construction worker buried by five floors of falling debris in a massive Midtown building collapse on 30th Oct morning that killed a co-worker. The unidentified man, buried from the waist down at the point of the V, was pinned beneath thousands of pounds of debris after he was knocked from the first floor …
Divorce
No matter the circumstances, divorce is a very difficult situation for anyone to go through. Setting the legal aspect aside, the emotional stress involved can take a toll on all parties involved. However, given the right legal representation, the situation doesn’t have to be quite so complicated. If you or someone you know needs a family law attorney, contact the …
Shopping Mall Injuries
When entering a shopping mall, perhaps the last thing on anyone’s mind is the possibility of obtaining an injury. However, slip and falls as well as back and neck injuries obtained at shopping malls account for thousands of personal injury claims a year. If you or someone you know has been injured in a shopping mall incident contact the law …
Birth Related Injuries
Finding out that your child is the victim of a birth related injury can be very hard on all parties involved. After all, as far as delivering babies is concerned, the lives of both mother and child are in the hands of the healthcare professionals. They are responsible for making sure that all medical decisions and actions are in …
Product Liability
Product Liability occurs when the manufacturer or seller of a product puts a defective product in the hands of a consumer, and injury occurs. Dangerous or defective products are the cause for thousands of personal injury accidents in the United States each year. Responsibility for such injuries always lies in the hands of the product seller within the distribution …
Who Is Liable For Rollover Accidents?
Rollover accidents may cause fatal injuries and even death. According to NHTSA reports, every year more than 10,000 people are killed in rollover crashes. These accidents account for 33% of all passenger vehicle fatalities. By wearing a seat belt, you are 75% less likely to be killed in a rollover accident. If you or a loved one has been involved …
Premises Liability: Who is Responsible in a Slip and Fall Accident
The property owner is responsible if someone slips and falls due to improper maintenance of the premises because of “Premises liability”. The owner(s) of the property must ensure that their properties are safe and free from hazardous conditions (tripping hazardous, slippery floors, poor outdoor lighting, etc.). The aftermath of a slip and fall accident can be very serious and …