New York Injury Law Firm News

Filing a Lawsuit After Your Slip-Trip-and-Fall Accident
Slip, trip, and fall accidents can happen anywhere — inside a grocery store, on the sidewalk, or at a construction site, etc. These types of accidents often result in injuries ranging from minor bruises to severe fractures or head trauma. When such falls occur due to the negligence (carelessness) of property owners, managers, or other …
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Officials Say Harlem Apartment Fire Was Caused by Lithium Ion Battery
Fazil Khan, 27, was killed in a deadly fire at a Harlem apartment building on Feb. 23, which officials say, was caused by a lithium-ion battery. According to a CBS news report, Khan, an Indian journalist, was killed, 17 victims were injured and dozens others were displaced by the raging fire, which forced dramatic rope …
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New York City Property Owners Must Clear Sidewalks to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents
As snow storms continue to hit New York City, officials are warning property owners/managers that they must clear their sidewalks of snow and ice to avoid penalties and to prevent serious slip and fall accidents. According to CBS New York, the city’s sanitation department has been out this winter issuing fines to property owners/managers who …

Four Factors That Lead to Erb’s Palsy or Brachial Plexus Palsy
Erb’s palsy or brachial plexus palsy is a condition that affects the nerves in the shoulder and arm, leading to weakness or paralysis in the affected limb. This condition typically occurs due to injury to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that control movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand. Several factors …
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Driver Identified in Fatal Queens Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident
Police say they have identified the man who struck and fatally injured 60-year-old Yeny Contreras-Baquedano when she was crossing a street in Queens earlier this month. According to a report in The New York Daily News, officials said 33-year-old Jackson Lima-Arteaga was behind the wheel of the vehicle that hit the victim early morning on …
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