New York Injury Law Firm News

New York Governor Signs Street Safety Laws
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a legislative package to enhance street safety laws. According to news reports, these new laws aim to curb traffic-related deaths and hit-and-run collisions. Governor Hochul said in a statement that the “new laws will help prevent senseless tragedies and injuries by cracking down on erratic and irresponsible driving.” …
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Slip-and-Fall and Trip-and-Fall Accidents in Parking Lots
Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents are the leading cause of some of the most serious injuries to people across the country. A number of times, the incidents that lead to injury slips or trips are avoidable and tend to occur because property owners, managers and others in charge of maintaining properties failed to take reasonable care …
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Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy): How Monetary Compensation Can Help
Brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy) is an injury that affects newborn babies and is often the result of medical mistakes. If you believe that your child’s brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy) has been caused by medical negligence (carelessness), it is important to file a claim and seek monetary compensation so that your child can have …
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Coalition Seeks to Eliminate Lead Poisoning in New York City
The New York City Coalition to end Lead Poisoning, which is a collaboration of advocates, lawyers, doctors and others, recently released their “2022 Lead Agenda.” According to a report on Earthjustice.org, the group calls it “a roadmap to eliminating lead poisoning in New York City.” The report states that nearly 70% of children who suffer …
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Deadly Megabus Accident on New Jersey Turnpike
Two women were killed and at least 16 others have been injured after a Megabus collided with a pickup truck on the New Jersey Turnpike the evening of Aug. 9. According to an NBC New York report, the two fatally injured victims have been identified as Cheryl Johnson, 59, of the Bronx and Cecilia Kiyanitza, …
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