It seems sometimes as though the news is full of stories about tragedy and crime; however, every once in a while a story reminds us that people can truly do courageous, unselfish deeds. Such was the case recently on the New Jersey turnpike when several good Samaritans risked their own lives to rescue a man from a burning vehicle. [Read more…]
Mail Truck Trial in Fatal Bike Accident Begins in New York
The trial got under way recently for the driver of a mail truck that fatally injured Marilyn Dershowitz last year in Manhattan. If convicted of leaving the scene of a fatal accident, he could face up to seven years in prison under New York law. The charge stems from an accident on July 2, 2011, when Mrs. Dershowitz, who was the sister-in-law of well-known Harvard law professor and defense attorney Alan Dershowitz, and her husband made the fateful decision to stay home and be “tourists” in their own home city. [Read more…]
New York Woman Killed by Garbage Truck
A woman was killed in Penfield, N.Y., when she was struck by a Suburban Disposal garbage truck as she was getting her mail, according to news reports. The garbage truck was backing up at the time, through the woman apparently did not hear its beeping warning sound. Neighbors said she was recuperating from a recent surgery when she was struck and killed. [Read more…]
Boater Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Boating Crash
A New York investment banker has been indicted on charges of manslaughter, reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child stemming from a boating fatality two years ago. The 41-year- old Jersey City resident recently pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan Supreme Court. [Read more…]
New York City’s Bike Share Program Delayed until Next Spring
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced last week that the controversial Bike Share program that was scheduled to start this summer will not begin until next spring. The mayor cited software problems as the reason for the delay. Bike enthusiasts and others are divided as to whether the Bike Share program is a good idea. [Read more…]
Party Bus In Which Teen Was Killed May Have Violated N.J. Height Limits
Parents and teens across the country were shocked at the death of a 16-year- old Sayreville, N.Y., student aboard a party bus over the Labor Day weekend. It now appears as though the bus may have been operating illegally from the moment it crossed into New Jersey. [Read more…]
New York’s Dram Shop Laws – When Is A Bar or Restaurant Liable for a Drunk Driver’s Actions?
Despite the best efforts of groups like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, or MADD, and government campaigns to educate people about the risks of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we continue to hear news accounts of drunk drivers who seriously injure, or even kill, innocent motorists and pedestrians. [Read more…]
Conscious Pain & Suffering in a Wrongful Death Action: Sanchez v. City of New York
In New York, the individuals who may recover damages in a wrongful death claim are set forth in the New York Estates, Powers & Trusts Law 5-4.1 et seq. (commonly referred to as the “Wrongful Death Statute(s)”) which also lists specific requirements a party must follow in order to successfully prosecute a claim. For example, a duly appointed representative of the decedent’s distributees may bring the wrongful death claim on their behalf against the tortfeasor who committed the conduct which caused the decedent’s death. [Read more…]
The Importance of Preserving Evidence in Car Accident Cases
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. But whether you receive compensation, and how much, could hinge on how well evidence is preserved in the case. [Read more…]
New York / New Jersey Injury Attorney Provides Accident Prevention Tips
Many New York and New Jersey families are planning end-of-summer trips over the long Labor Day weekend. If you are traveling for Labor Day, take precautions to stay safe. With so many people on the road, Labor Day is the second worst holiday for fatal car accidents. [Read more…]
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