New York Injury Law Firm News

Twenty One People Injured in Eight-Alarm Queens Apartment Fire
FDNY investigators are looking into what caused a recent eight-alarm fire in Queens that displaced 90 families and injured at least 21 people. According to an NBC news report, based on preliminary investigations, fire officials believe the blaze originated in a top floor apartment of the Jackson Heights building, and the tenant left the door …
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What You Need to Know After a Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy) Diagnosis
If your child has been diagnosed with Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy), you may justifiably be concerned about how it affects his or her future. Brachial plexus palsy is essentially a weakness or paralysis of the shoulder and arm. It occurs most often during labor and delivery. Brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy) is caused by …
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What Are Your Rights If You Are Injured in a Sidewalk Accident?
In New York, if you are injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident because of someone else’s negligence (carelessness) or wrongdoing, you may be able to receive monetary compensation for your injuries, damages and losses. However, sidewalk accidents that result in serious injuries can be extremely complex when it comes to filing a claim. The …
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Two Pedestrians Killed in Separate Accidents in New York City
Two people died from injuries sustained in separate pedestrian accidents in New York City. According to a Streetsblog report, a 45-year-old man was struck Feb. 17 as he tried to cross Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The man succumbed to his injuries on April 5. Police say a driver traveling east on the …
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New York City Bicyclists Face New Danger from Garbage
Bicyclists in New York City are dealing with yet another peril as they navigate bike lanes in the city: Garbage. According to a report on Bkreader.com, a group called Street Riders organized a cleanup recently in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where nearly 35 volunteers cleaned its bike lanes. They say what they removed from the bike lanes …
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