New York Injury Law Firm News

New York City Law to Require Accident Coverage for Food Delivery Drivers
Food delivery apps, which have soared in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic, may have to cover costs related to accidents involving their delivery workers. According to a report in The New York Post, a law proposed by the City Council will require app companies such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub to cover a delivery …
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Man Killed in Brooklyn DUI Pedestrian Accident
A 33-year-old man was fatally injured in a Brooklyn pedestrian accident, which officials say, was caused by an 18-year-old man who was under the influence of drugs. According to a report in The New York Daily News, police said the driver was under the influence of amphetamines when he struck the pedestrian near the intersection …
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Bronx Toddler Injured in Fall from New York City Housing Administration (NYCHA) (The Projects) Apartment
A 2-year-old boy is in serious condition after he fell nine stories from his apartment window in the Bronx. According to a report in the New York Daily News, the boy fell from a rear bedroom window in the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) (The Projects) Forest Houses on Trinity Avenue near 165th St. …

Child Lead Poisoning Numbers Expected to Double with New CDC Standards
U.S. health officials have recently changed the definition of lead poisoning in young children based on their blood lead levels — a move that is expected to more than double the number of victims. According to an NPR news report, the more stringent standards were announced on Nov. 4 by the Centers for Disease Control …
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Three Tips to Help Your Child Cope With Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy)
If you are the parent of a child who has brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy) caused by a birth injury, you know that he or she may have to live with permanent and lifelong disabilities. This palsy is a condition that is caused by injuries to the nerves of the brachial plexus, which is a …
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