New York Injury Law Firm News

Woman Killed in Harlem Fire, Man Critically Injured in Brooklyn Fire
A 66-year-old woman was killed and a Brooklyn resident was critically injured in two separate fires that occurred within an hour and a half of each other, police and fire officials said. According to a report in the New York Daily News, firefighters arrived at the intersection of West 140th Street near Malcolm X Boulevard …
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Man Killed in New York Wrong-Way Crash
Cole M. Sevigny, 26, of New Hampshire, was killed in a wrong-way car accident on the I-90 in Amsterdam the night of Feb. 19. According to New York State Troopers, the head-on collision occurred when 59-year-old Veronica Armbruster was traveling east on the westbound highway and struck Sevigny’s vehicle. Both drivers needed to be extricated …

Driver Wanted in Connection with Bronx Hit-and-Run Bicycle Collision
NYPD officials released photos of a car on Feb. 14 as they searched for its driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run bicycle accident in the Bronx that left the bicyclist with a severe head injury. According to a news report, the bicycle accident occurred early morning on Feb. 4. Police said a 55-year-old bicyclist …
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Slip and Fall Injuries in Snowy Weather and Icy Conditions
New York City and much of the northeast is gearing up for yet another snowstorm by mid-week. Snowfall and cold temperatures can lead to icy conditions, which significantly increase the risk of slip-and-fall accidents. Slip-and-fall accidents on ice or snow can lead to serious injuries including broken bones, head trauma and spinal damage. Liability in …
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Queens House Fire Leaves Three People Dead; Series of Fires in NYC
Three members of a Queens family died as a fire ripped through their home the morning of Feb. 16. According to a report on AMNY.com, FDNY said the blaze ignited inside a residence in the 3300 block of 208th Street between 33rd and 34th Avenues in Bayside. FDNY Department Chief John Esposito said the first …
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