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Bus Accident Lawyers

There are many kinds of buses that can be found on the roads of New York. These can include school buses, MTA bus, tour buses, Greyhound buses, airport buses, and many more. Each kind of bus is there for a specific purpose, but they are all used to take many people from one place to another at one time. In a place like New York City, riding on a bus is a normal part of life for many people. While most of the time these rides are safe and everything goes smoothly, just like with any other type of vehicle, crashes...

24 April

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Firefighter Taken to Hospital After Fighting Seneca Falls Fire

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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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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...

15 April

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Do You Need a Train Accident Attorney?

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in Personal Injuries, Train Accidents

Did you know that there are about 3,000 train accidents that cause around 1,000 death each year in the United States? Of course, there are many more train accidents that cause injuries that don’t lead to fatalities. Even small accidents involving trains can lead to severe injury because trains are so large and move quickly. Train accident personal injury cases can be complicated as they often involve many responsible parties. Train accidents also have specific laws and regulations that are different than accidents involving other vehicles. A train accident might just impact one person like in the case of a slip and...

12 April

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New York

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Are you looking for a pedestrian accident lawyer in New York? In a place like New York, especially in the city, people are often walking from place to place. Pedestrians are aplenty in NYC and the surrounding areas. This is because walking is often one of the best ways to get around and many people do not have cars. Of course, this can increase the likelihood of accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians. Also, accidents can happen that involve pedestrians and trains or other modes of public transportation. If you are seriously injured while you are a pedestrian, you could receive compensation for...

10 April

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Firefighters Save Five People from Queens Fire

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in Accident Injuries, Burn Injuries

Firefighters face difficult conditions while fighting a fire in Queens. A fire started inside a Queens home on Sunday morning. The blaze trapped a grandmother and her granddaughter. The only way they could get out was through a small window located in the attic. The FDNY responded to the fire. Two firefighters pulled the woman to safety through the tiny window. The stairs in the house were blocked by flames and smoke. The woman acknowledges that she would have died if the firefighters hadn’t saved her, and she said that they also saved the life of her granddaughter. The granddaughter was seen being taken to...

08 April

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Child Knocked Unconscious After Being Hit By Falling Street Sign

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Accidents, Falling Objects

On April 4, 2018, a young child was knocked unconscious when a street sign fell and landed on his head. The child was only 6-years-old and was outside of Madison Square Garden when the incident happened. According to sources, the accident happened late on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred near 32nd Street and Seventh Avenue. The boy was unconscious when the paramedics got to the scene. He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue. He was reported to be in serious condition. This is a developing story. As more details on this incident are announced, we will keep you posted. This is the...

06 April

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Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney?

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News

After you’ve suffered an injury in an accident, you might be wondering where to turn to for legal help. You also might have questions about whether or not you should hire a personal injury lawyer. If you’ve suffered severe injuries, it is often important to contact a personal injury attorney. Filing a personal injury lawsuit is something that requires skill and training. It also requires an understanding of the legal system and of the specific rules and laws in place in a specific state. If you are wondering if you need to hire a personal injury lawyer, you should know there...

06 April

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NYC Worker Doesn’t Need to Prove Lack of Fault, According to Court

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NYC Worker Doesn’t Need to Prove Lack of Fault, According to Court

This story is very current as it happened on April 4th. New York’s highest court ruled on Tuesday in the favor of a New York City sanitation worker. He was suing over injuries he sustained in a workplace accident. According to him, he should receive compensation for the injuries. The court ruled in his favor. They said he does not have to prove that he wasn’t to blame in order to get summary judgement of liability. The ruling ended up being 4-3 in his favor. This ruling comes from the New York Court of Appeals. They reversed a decision from a...

04 April

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Helicopter Crash on East River Kills 5

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Wrongful Death

In New York City on March 11, a helicopter crash happened that lead to the death of five people. According to members of the New York Fire Department, the crash happened at the East River. A helicopter crashed into the waters, and five passengers were killed while the pilot survived. The helicopter was flying on a popular route where sightseers are taken to see the Manhattan skyline. According to witnesses, the helicopter was flying too fast and was descending at a rate that was too fast. The helicopter plunged into the water and began to sink at around 7 p.m. The pilot...

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