New York Injury Law Firm News

Two People Dead in Tall Ship Collision with Brooklyn Bridge
Two sailors were killed and 19 crew members injured, several critically, after a Mexican navy tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge while maneuvering in turbulent waters, The Associated Press reports. The 300-foot Cuauhtemoc, a Mexican navy training ship, was captured in multiple videos on social media as its 147-foot-tall masts struck the lower side …
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What Are the Injury Risks Faced by Roofers?
Roofing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the construction industry. Every year, thousands of roofers are injured or killed on the job. Whether working on residential homes or large commercial structures, roofers face a high risk of injury, particularly if there are safety issues at the worksite or if they are not properly …
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Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash in the Bronx
Kelvin Mitchell, a 43-year-old father of three, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx on May 10. According to a report on Streetsblog.org, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Webster Avenue between East 168th and 169th streets during the early morning hours. The force of the impact with the speeding vehicle …
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Worker Killed in Construction Accident After Injury in Elevator Shaft
A man was killed in a construction accident in Newark after he was reportedly injured in an elevator shaft the morning of May 11, NJ.com reported. Officials said the worker was injured while inside the construction site’s elevator shaft. He was pronounced dead the morning of his injury. The incident still remains investigation and details …
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Woman Killed in Head-on Collision in New York
Samantha Lezin was fatally injured in a head-on car accident involving a pickup truck on Route 6 in Orange County, New York. According to a report in the Daily Voice, the crash occurred the evening of May 6 in the town of Woodbury when a pickup truck driven by Noely Rafael Vargas, crossed over the …
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