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12 People Injured in Brooklyn Bus Accident
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Monday, 19 March 2012 15:11
When people are injured in New York bus accidents, they tend to have to jump through a few hoops in order to hold the bus driver, the bus line and perhaps the municipality accountable for the injuries and harm they have suffered. However, when someone is injured in a bus accident that was caused by an individual motorist, that person can proceed much like in the aftermath of any other crash. That could be what ultimately occurs on the heels of a Brooklyn bus accident that occurred today that may have been caused by the driver of a privately owned vehicle.
According to the authorities, this Brooklyn bus accident occurred this morning at just after 10 a.m. The driver of a car allegedly ran through a red light on Avenue J at an intersection in Brooklyn and slammed into a B11 bus. While details remain difficult to ascertain, at least 3 of the 12 people who were injured in the crash were passengers on the bus. All of the people who were harmed were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and observation, and no updates were provided on their conditions.
New York Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our support for all of the people who were injured in this Brooklyn bus accident. We hope that they are all able to make fast and full recoveries. 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 and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.
New York Serious Injury Lawyers
If the available facts regarding this Brooklyn bus accident are accurate, then it could be possible that the driver of the car was at fault. If that's true, then it could lead to the filing of New York personal injury lawsuits against that driver by the people who were injured. If these lawsuits are filed and they are successful, it could lead to awards of damages that compensate the plaintiffs for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering among other forms of loss.
If you or someone you love has been injured in any type of crash, you need to seek the help of New York serious injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of families for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
16 People in Funeral Procession Injured in Queens Car Accident
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Monday, 12 March 2012 15:55
When people are taking part in a funeral procession that's meant to be part of the good-bye to someone they all loved, their minds are generally anywhere but on other motorists and the overall traffic conditions. It's all but certain that no one in this position would ever expect to be involved in a New York car accident. Unfortunately, that is what occurred over the weekend when 16 people who were involved in a motorized funeral procession were injured in a multi-vehicle Queens car accident. Police continue to investigate the situation.
According to the authorities, this Queens car accident occurred on Saturday morning at approximately 11:30 a.m. A limousine was carrying loved ones from a funeral service to a burial site on Long Island when it was cut off by the driver of a minivan near 144-12 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard. The driver of the limousine swerved to avoid a collision with the minivan and wound up crashing into a bodega at that address. 16 people were injured in the crash in varying degrees of severity.
New York Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman whose funeral procession was interrupted. We also hope that the people who were injured in this Queens car accident are able to recover from the harm they have suffered quickly and fully. 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 and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.
New York Personal Injury Lawyers
Clearly, this Queens car accident could have been much worse even though so many people were injured. If it turns out that the driver of the minivan was at fault for this crash, it could lead to the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit against that driver by the people who were harmed. If such a claim is filed and it's successful, it could lead to the award of damages that compensate them for their losses.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of injured clients for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
One Dead, One Injured in Single Vehicle New York Car Accident
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Wednesday, 07 March 2012 16:46
When a driver gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, he or she takes on certain responsibilities that are legal in nature. If that driver makes a mistake or acts in a negligent or reckless manner, he or she can be found liable for damages if someone who has been injured files a New York personal injury lawsuit in response. While it's too early to know what will happen with regards to a New York car accident that occurred late last week, what is known is that one person was killed and two others were seriously injured.
According to the authorities, this New York car accident occurred on Thursday morning at approximately 2:30 a.m. The unidentified driver of an Audi was driving in a northbound direction on the West Side Highway. As he neared 96th Street, he lost control of his vehicle and it slammed into a guard rail before overturning. The driver and an 18-year-old female passenger were seriously injured, and a 26-year-old female passenger was killed in the crash.
New York Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed, and we also hope that the people who were injured in this crash are able to survive those injuries and make full recoveries. In addition, this New York car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding crashes on a statewide basis. Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these incidents.
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
If the available facts regarding this fatal New York car accident are accurate and the driver was at fault for the crash, it could lead to the filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit against that driver by the family of the passenger who was killed. If such a lawsuit is filed and it's 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 more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Brooklyn Car Accident
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Wednesday, 29 February 2012 10:18
When motorists encounter intersections, they need to make instant and completely accurate internal calculations in order to determine whether or not turning left across oncoming lanes of traffic is a safe maneuver to make at that time. Any mistake that's made either by the turning motorist or by someone who is approaching in the opposite direction can instantly lead to disaster. Tragically, something went very wrong last weekend at an intersection that caused a Brooklyn car accident that led to one fatality and to one serious injury.
According to the authorities, this Brooklyn car accident occurred on Saturday at approximately 10:10 a.m. An unidentified driver was attempting to make a left turn from Flatlands Avenue onto Louisiana Avenue when he was hit on his passenger side by an oncoming Infiniti sedan that had been moving in the opposite direction on Flatlands Avenue. The man's wife was in the vehicle that was hit on the passenger side, and she was killed in the crash. The man was critically injured. Both the driver of the Infiniti and his 8-year-old son were injured in the other vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital.
New York Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed in this Brooklyn car accident. We also hope that the people who were injured in this crash are able to survive those injuries and to make fast and full recoveries. 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 and more than 1,200 people are killed in these crashes.
New York Catastrophic Injury Lawyers
Clearly, more investigation will be needed with regards to this Brooklyn car accident in order to determine fault for the crash. However, when fault is determined, it could lead to the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver. If both parties were at fault for the crash, the situation could fall under New York's comparative negligence standard, which would basically mean that a percentage of fault would be assigned to both parties and any damages awarded would be adjusted accordingly.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of clients for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Update: Manhattan Elevator Accident May Be Due to Technician Error
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Tuesday, 28 February 2012 10:28
We have been following the developments regarding a horrifying Manhattan elevator accident that occurred in December in which a woman was killed when an elevator began to rise with the door open, crushing her to death. The city has been investigating the situation since this incident occurred, and the initial results of that investigation indicate that the safety device on that elevator was disabled by mechanics only minutes before the accident took place. The safety system would have prevented the elevator car from rising with the door open.
All of this investigation traces back to a terrible Manhattan elevator accident that occurred on December 14 when a 41-year-old woman was on her way to her job in the building located at 285 Madison Avenue near 40th Street. As she stepped into the elevator with the door open, the car began to rise before she was all the way inside. The elevator then crushed the woman to death as it hit the next floor. The gruesome scene led to this investigation which could be nearing an end.
Building Elevator Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we would like to offer our hope that this investigation does come to a close soon and that it leads to fair and accurate results so that the family of the woman who was killed can achieve some sort of closure regarding this tragedy. In addition, this fatal Manhattan elevator accident was hardly the first incident in general that has occurred in this building. City statistics show that the elevators at this property have been cited at least 56 times in the past for a series of problems.
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
It seems that, based on this developing investigation, that the city has identified who could potentially be responsible for this fatal Manhattan elevator accident. As a result, these findings could lead to a filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit against the mechanics and their employer. If such a lawsuit is filed and it's successful, the family could recover 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 any type of 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.
Three People Injured in Harlem Pedestrian Accident
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Monday, 27 February 2012 16:40
People who drive through the city during the morning hours tend to get used to the fact that there are usually children present on the roads as they attempt to get to school. Crossing guards are deployed at intersections in order to help protect children from being hit by passing vehicles. Unfortunately, the presence of crossing guards alone will not prevent accidents from happening. Unfortunately, the presence of a crossing guard did not prevent a Harlem pedestrian accident from occurring this morning, as a vehicle hit and injured three people, including a crossing guard.
According to the authorities, this Harlem pedestrian accident occurred this morning at approximately 8 a.m. A motorist approached the intersection of West 133rd Street and Amsterdam Avenue as a crossing guard was attempting to halt oncoming traffic so that children could cross on their way to school. Unfortunately, it appears that the motorist did not stop, as the crossing guard and two children were hit by that driver. Two of the three people were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our hope to the people who were injured in this Harlem pedestrian accident, and we hope that the police are able to identify a specific cause to this crash soon. In addition, this incident 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 also to more than 300 fatalities.
New York Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
If the investigation reveals that the driver involved in this Harlem pedestrian accident was at fault for this crash, it could lead to the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit against that driver. If such a lawsuit is filed and it proves to be successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the plaintiffs for their losses that could collectively include their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.
If you or someone you love has been injured in this type of a crash, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of clients for many years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Woman Hit and Killed by Bus in Queens Pedestrian Accident
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Thursday, 23 February 2012 12:14
Bus drivers have difficult jobs, as they must drive through the city and deal with tight spaces, heavy traffic and pedestrians who can appear at almost any time. However, bus drivers are also held to the same reasonable standards as others, and when they make mistakes situations can instantly turn to disaster. Unfortunately, something went very wrong yesterday morning when a woman was hit and killed by a bus in a Queens pedestrian accident that occurred at a notoriously dangerous intersection.
According to the authorities, this fatal Queens pedestrian accident occurred yesterday morning at approximately 8:15 a.m. A 22-year-old woman was attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Union Street in Flushing. Witnesses stated that the bus was attempting to make a right turn at the same time, and the vehicle slammed into the woman who was running across the intersection. The woman was hit hard and killed, and this incident marks the 92nd Queens pedestrian accident to occur at this intersection during the past 15 years.
New York Pedestrian Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young woman who was killed in this Queens pedestrian accident. Losing a life at such a young age is always a tragedy. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 15,000 of these accidents occur in the state, and they lead to nearly as many injuries and to more than 300 fatalities.
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
Clearly, more information would be needed in order to assign fault with regards to this fatal Queens pedestrian accident. The situation would possibly turn on which party had the right-of-way at the time. If it turns out that the driver was at fault, however, it could lead to the filing of a New York wrongful death lawsuit by the woman's family. However, since it was a city bus that was involved in the crash, an additional step would need to be taken before any lawsuit could be filed.
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.
New York Medical Malpractice Complaint Filed Against Local Facility
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Tuesday, 21 February 2012 10:01
When people need medical care and that need is urgent, those who provide this care need to recognize that urgency and do whatever is possible to make sure that the patient is receiving what would be considered a standard level of attention. Unfortunately, that's allegedly not what happened recently to a man who was forced to wait for five hours for kidney dialysis, and the incident has resulted in a New York medical malpractice complaint being filed against a local medical facility.
Specifically, this allegation of New York medical malpractice was made against the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, which is located at 374 Stockholm Street in Brooklyn. A man reported to the facility on February 5 for kidney dialysis but allegedly waited for several hours. Eventually, water began to spew from his mouth and he was treated. However, a complaint was filed with the Joint Commission, and they stated that they are looking into this matter to determine what went wrong.
New York Medical Malpractice Statistics
First, we hope that the inquiry that's beginning with regards to these allegations of New York medical malpractice lead to fair, accurate and prompt results so that all of those involved can move on properly. In addition, this incident could eventually become part of the overall statistics regarding New York medical malpractice cases. Every year, approximately 4,000 claims of this type are made against medical practitioners, and approximately 1,800 of them are paid out in forms that include settlements and judgments.
New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers
While we are not sure what actually occurred with regards to this specific allegation of New York medical malpractice, in general when people are forced into positions of unnecessary risks and danger because of substandard care they can bring about New York medical malpractice lawsuits against those responsible for the harm that was done. Successful claims can result in damages being awarded that compensate plaintiffs for their different forms of loss incurred.
If you or someone you love has been harmed because of substandard care, you need to seek the help of New York medical malpractice lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of patients for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Driver and Passenger Seriously Injured in New York Car Accident
Written by New York Injury Lawyer Monday, 20 February 2012 18:24
Anyone who has been driving for any appreciable period of time understands that everyone will make a mistake from time to time. However, one of the worst scenarios that can play out when someone makes a mistake occurs when drivers over-correct for those mistakes, as this can lead to instant disaster. Unfortunately, that's what police believe occurred on Friday night in the town of Portland. Both the driver and the passenger in the vehicle were seriously injured and rushed to a nearby hospital.
According to the authorities, this New York car accident occurred on Friday night at approximately 7 p.m. A 22-year-old man was driving his vehicle in a northbound direction on Highland Avenue in the town of Portland. The vehicle drifted off to the shoulder and the driver over-corrected for this mistake. The result was that the vehicle overturned. Both the driver and his passenger, a 42-year-old woman, were seriously injured and they were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their names were not released to the public.
New York Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we'd like to offer our thoughts and our hope for both of the people who were injured in this New York car accident. We hope that they are able to make full and fast recoveries from the harm they have suffered. 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 and more than 1,200 people are killed in all types of traffic accidents.
New York Catastrophic Injury Lawyers
If the available facts regarding this New York car accident are accurate and the driver was at fault for this crash, it could lead to the filing of a New York personal injury lawsuit by the injured passenger against the driver. If such a lawsuit is filed and it proves to be successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the plaintiff for her medical costs, her lost income and her pain and suffering.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in this manner, you need to seek the help of New York catastrophic injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of injured clients for more than 40 years. Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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