New York Injury Law Firm News

Pedestrian Killed in Upper East Side Hit-and-Run Crash
Terill Jenkins, 44 was killed in a pedestrian accident after he was struck by a tractor-trailer on the Upper East Side. According to a CBS New York news report, officials say Jenkins was walking near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 61st Street when he was hit by a tractor-trailer whose driver did not …
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DOB Says Building in Fatal Queens Fire Had Over 50 Violations
Investigators for the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) say people should have never been living on the upper floors of a Queens structure where four people died during an apartment fire. According to NBC New York the fire occurred the afternoon of March 16. FDNY said the fire broke out on the first …
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Two Pilots Killed, 40 People Injured in La Guardia Crash Between Air Canada Jet and Firetruck
The pilot and copilot of an Air Canada jet, which was carrying 70 passengers, were killed and 40 passengers were injured, some severely, after the plane collided with a fire truck that was crossing the tarmac. According to The Associated Press, the fire truck was crossing the tarmac after being given permission to check on …

Avoid These Costly Mistakes When Filing Your New York Car Accident Claim for 2026
Car accidents can turn your life upside down in an instant. Between injuries, medical bills, vehicle repairs and lost income, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Filing a car accident claim is an important step toward recovering compensation for your losses. However, many accident victims unknowingly make mistakes that can weaken their claim or reduce the …
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Woman Killed in Queens Hit-and-Run Collision
Suzanne Schmeider, 57, was killed by a hit-and-run driver outside a social security center in Queens the afternoon of March 11. According to a report in the New York Post, Schmeider was crossing Jamaica Avenue in front of the facility when a dark-colored car struck her. The driver of the sedan fled the scene, leaving …
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