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Teen Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Car in Nyack
New York City – A 13-year-old girl was injured when a 1995 Toyota Tercel, with a 77-year-old Manhattan man behind the wheel, struck her while crossing South Highland Avenue in Nyack at around 11:09 a.m. on June 24. The teen pedestrian was taken to Montefiore Nyack Hospital for treatment of injuries. Anyone involved in a Continue Reading..
12-Year-Old Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Van Strikes Him in NYC
New York City – A 12-year-old boy suffered internal bleeding and multiple abrasions when a van struck him while riding his bicycle near 443 Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway on June 24. He was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition. The 54-year-old female driver of a 2006 Ford Econoline Van remained at the scene. Continue Reading..
14-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Being Trapped in NY Clothing Store Dressing Room
New York City – A 14-year-old girl was rescued from being trapped inside a clothing store dressing room that used to be a bank vault. The terrifying incident occurred on June 24 when the Smithtown teen was shopping with her family at Kate & Hale in Port Jefferson when her 7-year-old brother pushed the propped Continue Reading..<...
10 Injured from Two-Alarm Fire in Staten Island House
Staten Island, NY – Ten people, including three firefighters and one civilian seriously hurt, were injured from the flames that engulfed a Staten Island house just before 7:00 p.m. on June 26. The two-alarm fire broke out at 1072 Victory Boulevard near Silver Lake Golf Course and Cemetery. The worst part of being involved in Continue Reading..
What is a Civil Lawsuit? Everything You Need to Know
It is common knowledge that when one person hurts another, the injured party can file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. However, few people are familiar with the process of filing a civil lawsuit or the steps that are required once a person does. If you have been hurt, it is important to know that Continue Reading..
What are Punitive Damages & How Do They Work?
The courts in New York are not usually interested in punishing people when hearing personal injury claims. Punishment is typically left to the criminal courts. Civil courts in the state focus on compensating accident victims for their losses when they have been hurt by the negligence of another person. Sometimes though, when a defendant has Continue Reading..