New York Injury Law Firm News

Pedestrian Killed in Manhattan Hit-and-Run Crash
A 52-year-old man was struck and killed in a pedestrian accident, which officials said involved a hit-and-run driver. According to a WABC news report, the fatal collision occurred early morning on Dec. 12 at the intersection of 110th Street and 3rd Avenue in Harlem. Police say the pedestrian was crossing the road when he was …
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Who is Responsible for Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy)?
When a child is born with brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy), it is a traumatic event for the new parents who expected to return home with a healthy newborn. This medical condition is caused by injuries suffered at birth often due to medical negligence (carelessness) on the part of the obstetrician or a member of …
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Manhattan Apartment Building Fire Critically Injures 10-year-old Boy
A 10-year-old boy suffered smoke inhalation injuries in a Manhattan apartment fire. According to a report in the New York Daily News, the boy was hospitalized after the smoky blaze began the morning of Dec. 5 inside the home on West 228th Street near Broadway in Marble Hill. The boy was transported to an area …
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New York City Streets’ Pedestrian Hazards Grow in Pandemic
Navigating New York City’s sidewalks and crosswalks before the coronavirus pandemic was dangerous enough, especially for blind people. But, according to The New York Times, the pandemic has made crossing the city’s streets even riskier and more stressful. The coronavirus pandemic has reduced the flow of traffic at times leaving streets in some neighborhoods relatively …
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NYCHA (the Projects) to Upgrade Manhattan Homes in New Deal
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) (the Projects) has announced its plans to renovate and repair an aging portfolio of affordable housing properties in a deal valued at $271 million. According to a news report, the deal, referred to as PACT or Permanent Affordability Commitment Together, was struck by a consortium of public and …
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