Personal Injury

73-Year-Old Woman Died While Walking Up the Stairs of Her NYC Apartment

The Bronx, NY – A 73-year-old woman died while walking up the stairs to the 19th floor of her New York City apartment in Co-Op City during a power outage on February 26. Suspectedly, police say the woman collapsed when her portable oxygen tank ran out while trying to make it upstairs. First responders discovered the body unconscious and unresponsive, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Accidents can cause serious damage, worse death. If you or a loved one has been hurt in any type of accident in NYC, explore your legal options by consulting a personal injury lawyer at Silberstein & Miklos, PC to be aware of what to do moving forward. Their committed attorneys offer free consultation and priceless advice. Experience excellent client care by calling 1-877-ASK4SAM or booking an appointment here.

This post is intended to provide helpful information to improve the safety of those who live and work in the NYC area. We hope that it will help our readers avoid injury accidents and know what to do if they’ve been involved in one themselves. At Ask4SAM, sole goal is to help those who have been injured in an accident in one of the boroughs of New York City. Information in this post should not be considered solicitation, nor should it be construed as medical or legal advice.

Joe Miklos

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