24 April

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Bicyclist Fatally Hit in Bronx

in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Bicycle Accidents

Police are still looking for a driver who hit a bicyclist in the Bronx. The driver hit the bicyclist and then ran off, leaving the injured person to die. This incident happened at around 11 at night on Monday, and it occurred specifically on Webster Avenue in Mount Hope. According to police, the driver was in a box truck and hit a 46-year-old cyclist and then just kept on driving. The driver is reported to have gotten onto the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver was seen last going south to New Jersey. At this time, police have not released the name of the victim....

24 April

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Delays on Goethals Bridge This Morning

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in Accident News, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

This morning, traffic jams were reported on bridges from one end of the Staten Island Expressway to the other side. This happened during the Tuesday morning rush hour time. Drivers heading to New Jersey on Goethals Bridge faced a delay of about 20 minutes. The delay was caused by an incident on the New Jersey Turnpike. This information came from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Delays were going on this morning on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, too, because of a large volume of drivers on the Gowanus Expressway. A crash was reported on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge past Lily Pond Avenue....

24 April

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Fire Destroys 7 Businesses in Bronx

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in Accident News, Burn Injuries

On April 23, a five-alarm fire burned through many stores that were situated in a row. This incident occurred in the Fordham area of the Bronx. The fire started at East 194th Street at around 5:30 n the morning on Tuesday. Around 250 firefighters came to the scene with 50 pieces of equipment. Ladders were used to knock down some of the flames, and the fire was brought under control hours after they began fighting the blaze. The fire is reported to have destroyed seven businesses. These businesses included a pizza shop, barbershop, Chinese restaurant, and more. A grocery store was able to...

24 April

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Fire in Canandaigua Still Being Investigated

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A barn located at Gibson Street in Canandaigua was marked as a complete loss after a structural fire that happened overnight. The fire was reported in the area of Wood and Gibson Streets at first. The barn was situated between many homes and was just a few blocks away from Sonnenberg Gardens, but, luckily no homes were damaged in the blaze. It also appears that no one was injured in the fire. Firefighters reported that the barn was located far enough from homes that there was not much risk to the neighboring buildings. People in the area reported hearing explosions, and the responders...

24 April

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Firefighter Taken to Hospital After Fighting Seneca Falls Fire

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Burn Injuries

A firefighter from Geneva had to be airlifted to the hospital on Monday night. He was taken to the hospital after suffering from a heart issue while fighting a house fire in Seneca County. This information comes from volunteer firefighters. Firefighters were taking on a blaze outside of the home located at 31 Moore Street in Border City. While doing so, the firefighter started having heart problems. This information came from the firefighters who keep the public notified through their Facebook page. A Mercy Flight took the firefighter to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. At this time, his condition is not known. It...

24 April

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Serious Accident at Dry Harbor Road

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in Accident News, Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

We have another accident report to bring you that is current and emerging. These accident reports often only have minimal information at first. They seek to give basic information to alert people in the area of delays and accidents. We want to bring you the most recent accidents news stories in New York. As these stories become updated with more information, we will keep you posted. A serious accident led to a road closure at Dry Harbor Road. The road was closed because of the accident. This occurred at Rego Park in New York. The accident is reported to have started at around...

24 April

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Two-Vehicle Accidents Leaves Pedestrian Injured

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Pedestrian Accidents

In Staten Island, a two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Manor Road and Schmidts Lane in Castleton Corners left one pedestrian with severe injuries. This information comes from an FDNY spokesperson. A Mercedes-Benz was involved in this accident, and it sustained damages to its front end. A Volkswagen was also involved in the accident, and it appears it was hit on the passenger side. The FDNY spokesperson said that a pedestrian was hit during this accident. The pedestrian was transported to Staten Island University Hospital located in Ocean Breeze. Because of the incident, the NYPD had to direct traffic around the crash...

19 April

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Total Hip Replacement After an Accident: Finding the Right Legal Representation

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in Accident Injuries, Slip & Fall Accidents

Severe accidents occur every day here in New York City, and the chances for injury can often become catastrophic from something simple as a fall. It could even lead to someone shattering their hip and never recovering to the life they once knew. You may have just experienced the same thing after dealing with a typical or unusual accident here in the Big Apple. As a result, you're perhaps planning to file a lawsuit, but don't know the best way to go about it. Never take on legal matters like this on your own without proper legal representation. We can help you...

18 April

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New York Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyers Discuss: Will Truck Platooning Improve Road Safety ?

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in Accident Injuries, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

During the next year or so, if you’re traveling out on a rural highway, you’re likely to see a couple of large 18-wheeler trucks traveling very close together – perhaps just 30 or 50 feet apart. It will be hard to miss them since they’ll probably be traveling by at about 70 miles per hour says Arkady Frekhtman, one of the New York tractor trailer accident lawyers at the F&A Injury Law Firm in Brooklyn, NY. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uVTyrolgqI[/embed] In the past, such sights were rare since it was illegal in most states for vehicles to travel so close together. However, “truck platooning” will...

15 April

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Do You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer?

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in Personal Injuries, Truck Accidents

After you’ve been injured in an accident involving a large truck, you might be wondering if you need a truck accident lawyer in NYC or not. If the accident was minor and your injuries were not severe, you might not need to hire a lawyer. You might be fine to settle outside of court. But, for serious injuries where you are looking at significant medical bills, a lawyer is often your best option for receiving the compensation you are owed. If an insurance company is refusing to pay you the money you are due, a personal injury lawyer can also help you....