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Update: Bus Driver Using Noncommercial GPS When Crash Happened
This update is on a story reported on earlier about a bus crash. The crash led to injury to high school students who were on the bus returning from a spring break trip to Europe. The bus was carrying thirty-eight students and five chaperones; many of the students were from Huntington High School. The bus crashed into a Southern State Parkway overpass on Sunday night. At least two people were seriously injured, and many more sustained minor to moderate injuries, according to State Police. Police have also reported that the driver of the bus was using a “noncommercial vehicle GPS device” when the crash occurred. The police have also said that there was no indication that any braking or stopping occurred to try and avoid the crash. The driver is said to be very remorseful, and, so far, no charges have been filed against him. He did not have any
Update: Officials Think Trump Tower Fire Might Have Been an Accident
Fire officials have been trying to determine what caused the fatal fire that happened at Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue. FDNY fire marshals have been looking through evidence. They are gathering the evidence from a Trump Tower apartment, and they do not think the fire was started intentionally. Investigators are focusing on the 50th-floor apartment where Todd Brassner lived. Brassner, a 67-year-old art dealer, died in the fire that happened on Saturday night. The apartment became engulfed in flames at around 5:30 in the evening. It has also been reported that the apartment did not have sprinklers and that this fact contributed to the fire spreading. Investigators think the fire was accidental, but they have also said that the investigation is still ongoing. Other people who were in the building at the time of the fire have reported that elevators were not working when the fire happened. Did you
Reasons to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in New York
When it comes to a serious injury, the cost of car accident-related treatment can add up quickly. These medical bills can reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the severity of the injury. If your injury is minor, it might make sense to file a claim on your own. But, for moderate to severe injuries, it makes the most sense to seek help from a personal injury lawyer. The financial cost to you from a severe injury can be significant. An experienced lawyer will be able to fight for you to receive financial compensation. With an experienced accident lawyer in New York City on your side, much of the stress of legal matters will be lifted off of your shoulders. Our lawyers have handled these cases before, so they will know exactly what to do. Your chances of receiving compensation are much higher with the help of
1 Killed, 4 Injured in Fire at Trump Tower
One person has died, and four other people have been injured after a fire that happened at Trump Tower in Manhattan on Saturday evening. This information comes from the New York City Fire Department. The person who passed away was a resident of the building and lived on the 50th floor. They were taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to department spokeswoman Angelic Conroy. Firefighters arrived at the scene at around 5:30 in the evening, and the casualty was reported about three hours after this. At about 8:30 p.m., firefighters announced that they had the fire under control. As more information on this fire and the victims becomes available, we will keep you updated. Have you lost a loved one to a fire or a similar kind of accident? Was the accident caused by negligent actions on the part of another person or entity? If the death was
Subway Service Resumes as Scheduled after Fatal Incident in Queens
This update is on a story reported yesterday. Subway service has resumed as normal in Queens after a person was struck by a train at a station there. Train service was temporarily changed while emergency crews were on the scene to assist with the incident. R trains in the area were running express between Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue and Queens plaza after an individual was fatally struck at the Steinway Street Station. There were also minor delays in Queens on the E and F lines for a time, according to the MTA. The train service has resumed since that time, but commuters are still being advised to anticipate delays. Have you lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident? Was the accident related to an MTA train or bus or some other public transportation service? If so, you could have a wrongful death claim. If the accident was caused by the
Helicopter Pilots Were Warned of Safety Problems Months Before Fatal Crash
Another update on the East River helicopter crash has become available. This update occurred on April 7, 2018. This tragic accident led to the death of five passengers aboard a sightseeing helicopter in NYC. The only survivor of the crash was the pilot, but all other people on board died after the helicopter crashed into the East River. According to sources, for months before the incident, pilots for the company that operated the flight had been warning their bosses about hazardous conditions. These hazardous conditions included equipment that would make escape difficult. The pilots had requested better safety gear. One pilot even made a series of recommendations to the company four days before the accident occurred. The company in question was FlyNYON. The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the crash. The New York Attorney General’s Office has also started a consumer protection investigation into FlyNYON business practices and