New York Injury Law Firm News

MTA Testing Barriers to Keep Subway Riders Off Tracks
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has started to install barriers inside some subway stations as part of a pilot program to test their effectiveness at preventing riders from falling onto the tracks. According to a report on Newsday.com, short stretches of metal fencing are now staggered across platforms at the 191st Street 1 station, on …
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Investigation Reveals Construction Worker’s 2023 Death Was Not Reported
An investigation by the New York Daily News has revealed that the death of a 64-year-old worker at a Brooklyn jail construction site in September was not previously reported. The worker, Yong Chin Son, died in the construction site accident, after he fell 18 feet through a hole that had been covered by loose planking …
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15 Tips for How to Be a Good Witness in Your Own Personal Injury Case
Getting called to testify in your personal injury case can result in stress and anxiety. However, it also presents you with a precious opportunity to tell your story and have your day in court. This is your chance to impress the jury and provide them with all the crucial information they need to know to …
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Teen Killed in Brooklyn Pedestrian Accident
Christian Antoine, 14, was killed in a pedestrian accident in Brooklyn after he was struck by a driver who officials say was speeding and unlicensed. According to a report in the New York Daily News, police charged 45-year-old Rayan Salmon with aggravated unlicensed vehicle operation after the crash the evening of Jan. 27. Officials said …
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5 Most Common Causes of Bicycle Collisions in New York
Negligent or careless driving has been a significant factor in numerous bicycle accidents across New York, and understanding the specific behaviors that fall under this category is important if you have been injured in a bicycle accident. Bicyclists share the road with other vehicles, and when drivers fail to exercise care or adhere to traffic …
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