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Pregnant Teen Killed in Single-Vehicle Bronx Car Accident
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Friday, 03 February 2012 14:18
When drivers get behind the wheels of vehicles, they owe what is known as a legal duty of care to anyone who may be affected by their driving decisions. This clearly includes any passengers riding in the driver's vehicle, as their safety completely depends on the ability of a driver to arrive at a destination safely. Tragically, something went very wrong during the early moments of yesterday morning when a single-vehicle Bronx car accident led to the death of a pregnant teen.
According to the authorities, this single-vehicle Bronx car accident occurred at approximately 15 minutes after midnight yesterday morning. A 30-year-old male was driving a Chrysler sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx when he lost control of the vehicle near the Cross Bronx Expressway interchange. It's alleged that prior to the crash, the man was driving aggressively, and he was also killed along with the girl. Three other passengers in the vehicle were injured.
New York Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the girl who was killed in this single-vehicle Bronx car accident. Losing two lives in this sudden manner is always a tragedy. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents. Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured in these crashes and more than 1,200 additional people are killed.
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
Based on the available facts regarding this single-vehicle Bronx car accident, it seems somewhat likely that the driver of this vehicle was at fault for the crash. If that's the case, then it could lead to the filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the girl who was killed decides to initiate such a process. If they do and their case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their losses.
If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Manhattan Car Accident
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Wednesday, 01 February 2012 11:48
When multiple vehicles are involved in a New York car accident, it usually leads to utter chaos. This chaos is only intensified when the driver of the vehicle that is suspected to have caused a multi-vehicle New York car accident flees the scene. Tragically, such a scenario played out yesterday that led to the death of a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in a Manhattan car accident, and police are still searching for the driver of an SUV that allegedly caused the chain-reaction crash.
According to the authorities, this multi-vehicle Manhattan car accident occurred yesterday morning just after 2 a.m. A white SUV crashed into another vehicle on the northbound FDR Drive near East 84th Street. This initial collision was not the end of the episode, as the SUV then crashed into two additional vehicles. A passenger in a Toyota Camry that was hit by the SUV was killed as a result of the crash, and police are asking anyone with information regarding this vehicle or driver to come forward.
New York Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the passenger who was killed in this Manhattan hit-and-run accident. We hope that the driver involved in this crash is soon identified and apprehended. In addition, this Manhattan car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents. Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
Clearly, if or when the driver involved in this Manhattan hit-and-run accident is apprehended, he or she will face serious criminal charges. The driver could also face a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the person who was killed decides to initiate such a filing. If they do and their case is successful, they could be awarded damages that compensate them for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and their loss of companionship.
If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Update: Fatal Manhattan Elevator Accident May Have Been Partially Due to Repair Work
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Tuesday, 31 January 2012 11:24
We posted last month with regards to a horrifying Manhattan elevator accident that involved a woman being crushed to death on her way to work one morning. At the time, investigators had only barely begun their work in attempting to determine what could have possibly caused this major of a malfunction. After a few weeks of advancing their investigation, reports are beginning to emerge that at least one of the potential factors in the incident could be repair work that was done shortly before the accident.
This situation involving this fatal Madison Avenue elevator accident dates back to December 14 when a 41-year-old woman was getting onto an elevator located in a building at 285 Madison Avenue near 40th Street. As she did so, the elevator car apparently began to move upward while the door was still open and before the woman was completely inside that elevator car. The woman was crushed to death when that elevator car slammed into the floor above it.
Building Elevator Accident Statistics
First, we hope that this investigation continues to the point where it leads to a definitive and accurate conclusion, as the family of the woman who was killed deserves some form of closure with regards to this Manhattan elevator accident. In addition, this was not the first problem that had been experienced with regards to this property's elevators. Statistics kept by the city reveal that the property had been the subject of 56 citations issued in the past because of different and dangerous malfunctions.
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
If it turns out that there was in fact something that was done wrong with the repair work on this elevator and that this faulty repair work led to this Manhattan elevator accident, then it could lead to the filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the maintenance company and perhaps other defendants. If such a lawsuit is filed and it's successful, it could lead to an award of damages for the family that helps to compensate them for their different forms of loss.
If you have lost someone in any type of an accident, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Two Men Seriously Injured by Falling Shopping Cart in Bronx Battery
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Tuesday, 31 January 2012 11:12
Battery is a crime and it's an act that can lead to the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit that, if successful, can lead to an award of damages for the losses incurred by the victim of that battery. This is also an act that can occur in many different ways. Unfortunately, it seems that another brutal form of battery has occurred for the second time in a few months, as two men were seriously injured Monday evening in a Bronx battery incident when a shopping cart was dropped on their heads from two stories above them. Police are investigating the situation.
According to the authorities, this Bronx battery occurred on Monday evening at approximately 5:30 p.m. Two men, who are 52 and 30 years old respectively, were walking between a Home Depot store located at East 149th Street and River Avenue near Yankee Stadium when suddenly a plastic shopping cart fell on top of them from two stories up in a parking garage next door. The men both suffered severe head injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital, and no word was given as to their conditions beyond the initial report.
Recent New York Battery Statistics
First, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our support for the two men who were seriously injured in this Bronx battery case. We hope that they are able to overcome these serious injuries quickly and fully. In addition, this is not the first New York battery case in recent months that involved the use of a shopping cart being dropped from above. In October, a woman suffered a traumatic brain injury in a Harlem battery case when two teens dropped a shopping cart on her head from above near a Target store.
New York Serious Injury Lawyers
Clearly, if the suspects involved in this Bronx battery are apprehended, they will face serious criminal charges. They could also face a New York personal injury lawsuit if the injured men decide to initiate such a filing. If they do and their case is successful, they could be awarded damages that compensate them for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering. In addition, since this was an intentional act, it could be possible to pursue punitive damages.
If you or someone you love has been battered by someone else, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
New York Drugged Driver Arrests Skyrocket During Past Decade
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Monday, 30 January 2012 11:19
When people make the terrible decision to consume alcohol and then to get behind the wheel of a vehicle, they can face more than serious criminal charges if they cause a New York DUI accident that leads to injuries or fatalities. They can also face enormous liability if they are named as defendants in a New York personal injury lawsuit. While most people tend to understand this reality, more people are finding out the hard way that New York DUI accidents can also be caused by people who are under the influence of other drugs or intoxicants.
According to statistics that have been recently released, arrested of drivers who were under the influence of drugs other than alcohol in New York during the past decade has risen by a factor of 35 percent. In addition to this troubling finding, statistics were also revealed that showed that the number of arrests just in New York City during the same time frame for driving while under the influence of drugs increased by a staggering factor of 340 percent. Unfortunately, the ability to prove the presence of these drugs in a driver's system is extremely limited.
New York Car Accident Statistics
First, we'd like to offer our support and our hope to the many different people who have been fighting to bring more awareness to this growing problem. Many of these issues are related to the increased use of prescription medications, and those who driver under the influence of drugs have long had an effect on the statistics regarding New York car accidents overall. Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these crashes.
New York DUI Accident Lawyers
When someone consumes any substance that limits his or her ability to drive safely and then causes a New York DUI accident that results in serious injuries or worse, those who have been harmed do have legal rights and options at their disposal. These legal rights and options could include the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit against the driver who caused the crash. Successful legal claims that are made can lead to awards of damages that compensate the plaintiffs for their losses.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a driver who was under the influence of a substance, you need to seek the help of New York DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those harmed for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Accident After Both Cars that Hit Him Flee
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Friday, 27 January 2012 11:13
When someone is hit and injured in a New York pedestrian accident, the driver involved in the crash is expected to remain on the scene so that the police can perform their duties. If a driver flees the scene, he or she can face criminal charges. Based on a particularly gruesome Brooklyn hit-and-run accident that occurred last night, it could be two drivers who eventually face charges, as a man was hit by two different vehicles and killed in a crash. Police are still searching for the drivers involved.
According to the authorities, this Brooklyn hit-and-run accident occurred last night at just before 10:15 p.m. An unidentified 53-year-old man was attempting to cross the intersection of Coney Island Avenue and Avenue K in the crosswalk. He was hit initially and knocked down by the driver of a white van. While he was still on the ground, the traffic light turned green and the man was violently hit by a sedan, knocking him all the way across the street. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed in this brutal Brooklyn hit-and-run accident. We also hope that both drivers involved in this incident are soon identified and apprehended. In addition, this Brooklyn pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 15,000 of these crashes occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
If or when the drivers involved in this Brooklyn hit-and-run accident are found, they could face serious criminal charges. They could also face a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the man who was killed decides to initiate such a filing. If they do and their case is successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their losses.
If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
SUNY Stony Brook Study Shows Texting While Walking Just as Dangerous as Distracted Driving
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Thursday, 26 January 2012 12:11
One of the leading causes of New York car accidents and crashes around the country is distracted driving, and one of the most distracting devices available these days is a hand-held device or cell phone. These products take a driver's eyes away from the road, and many states around the country have banned their use in one form or another. However, a recent study has shown that distracted walking can also be a cause of New York pedestrian accidents based on the conclusions made by researchers at SUNY Stony Brook.
Two Men Seriously Injured in Bronx Car Accident When Semi Trailer Falls on Their Vehicle
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Wednesday, 25 January 2012 12:05
The infrastructure in New York is like infrastructure anywhere else in that it needs to be regularly inspected for potential problems, and this is especially true of overpasses that are used by millions of vehicles every year. Unfortunately, two men who were out handling basic inspections on Monday were seriously injured while doing so when a truck came by and did not fit under an overpass. The Bronx car accident that involved the truck's semi trailer falling on the vehicle in which the men were sitting led to serious and critical injuries.
Read more: Two Men Seriously Injured in Bronx Car Accident When Semi Trailer Falls on Their Vehicle
More than 6,600 Tickets Issued to Bicyclists in 2011 in Effort to Curb New York Bicycle Accidents
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Tuesday, 17 January 2012 10:35
New York bicycle accidents occur at an alarming rate, and many of them are caused by bicyclists riding in a negligent or even a reckless manner. Anyone who has spent time in the city has seen bicyclists zooming in and out of traffic, riding on sidewalks and violating traffic laws. While the police are committed to protecting the safety of bicyclists, 2011 was also a year in which the authorities in one precinct attempted to lower the number of New York bicycle accidents that occur by cracking down on unsafe riders.
According to statistics released by the New York police department, more than 6,600 summonses were issued to bicyclists by officers working at the 19th Precinct, which protects the people of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. These tickets were issued for violations that included riding on the sidewalk, running through red lights and for riding in the wrong direction down a one-way street. These tickets were written in hopes of prompting those who travel on two wheels to adhere to the traffic laws of the area.
New York Bicycle Accident Statistics
We'd like to add our hope to this situation in that everyone would like to see fewer New York bicycle accidents occur, whether they are the fault of those riding bicycles or not. Public safety is an issue that affects everyone. In addition, this stepped-up enforcement will also hopefully lower the number of New York bicycle accidents that occur. One look at the statewide statistics reveals that every year, more than 5,000 New York bicycle accidents occur, leading to thousands of injuries and to nearly 100 fatalities.
New York Personal Injury Lawyers
If someone is injured because of a negligent or reckless bicycle rider, that person does possess legal rights and options that could be pursued in certain situations. Specifically, these options include the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit against a person who causes a crash that leads to serious injuries. If such a lawsuit were to be filed and it led to a favorable ruling for the plaintiff, that person could recover damages that compensate him or her for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in any type of crash, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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