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Fire Injures 12 People in Bronx Apartment Without Working Smoke Alarms
At least 12 people were injured, including young children, in a Bronx fire, which officials say, was sparked by an e-scooter. According to a WABC news report, a 4-year-old boy remains in critical condition. FDNY officials said there was heavy smoke and fire coming out of several windows with many occupants calling for help from …
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AAA Study Shows Rise in New York Pedestrian Deaths
A new study by AAA Northeast shows that one pedestrian was struck by a motorist every 33 minutes in New York State with nearly 162,000 people killed or injured in pedestrian accidents between 2010 and 2019. According to a report in Newsday, the latest data highlights a worrying trend and indicates that the progress that …
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Proving a Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy) Case
In any personal injury case, including in medical malpractice cases such as those involving brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy), the burden of proof rest on the plaintiff (the victim). The plaintiff, the person filing the case, must show evidence of negligence (carelessness) and damages. In a brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy) case, the plaintiffs are …
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Construction Contractors Face Penalties Over Worker Death
Two construction contractors have lost their licenses after a city hearing and now face a fine of $50,000 for a construction accident that left a worker dead. According to a report on Patch.com, the companies’ special rigger licenses were suspended in September 2019 after the New York City Department of Buildings charged that they failed …
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Traffic Fatalities Highest in 2020 Despite COVID Lockdowns
Deadly car accidents in New York City soared to its greatest count in 2020 even as most drivers stayed home and off the streets during the pandemic forced lockdowns. According to an article in The New York Times, the number of people who have died last year in such collisions in the city reached 243. …
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