New York Injury Law Firm News

Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Central Park Collision
Richie O’Brien died from injuries he suffered in a Sept. 23 pedestrian accident in Central Park, Streetsblog.org reported. According to police, O’Brien was walking on the East Drive on his way to work when he was struck by a 32-year-old bicyclist. Both men were thrown to the pavement, but O’Brien ended up suffering severe head …
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NY Work Zone Injury Accident Involves Tractor Trailer
Two people were injured after a tractor-trailer crashed into a concrete barrier on the New York State Thruway in Onondaga County the morning of Sept. 17. According to the Democrat and Chronicle, State Police responded to the truck accident in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 in the town of Van Buren for a report …
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Fire at Bronx Apartment Building Leaves Six People Injured
Six people, including two firefighters, were injured in a six-story apartment building fire in the Crotona Park East section of the Bronx the afternoon of Sept. 15. According to CBS New York news report, more than 140 firefighters and emergency personnel responded to the fire on the second floor at 1773 Vyse Avenue. Fire officials …
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Teen Killed in East Village Bicycle Accident
Daria Serkov, 15, was killed in a bicycle accident in the East Village after the Citi Bike in which she was a passenger was struck by a large truck. According to a news report, a 16-year-old girl was riding the bicycle west on East 14th Street the night of Sept. 18. The two victims on …
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What is the Difference Between Slip-and-Fall and Trip-and-Fall Accidents?
Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents are common types of premises liability claims. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, they describe different ways in which a person can lose their balance and become injured. Understanding the difference between slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents can help accident victims recognize what evidence may be important as well as the …
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