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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..
NYC Woman Injured When Alleged Intoxicated Rye Man Runs the Boat Aground
Westchester County, NY – A 24-year-old NYC woman is injured when a 33-year-old Rye man, suspected to be intoxicated, operated the boat aground on rocks in the area of Flagler Drive in Mamaroneck on June 16. Police arrested the suspect for operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol. Auto accidents do not only Continue Reading....
Drowning Man Due to Cardiac Arrest Rescued in Rockaway Beach
Queens, NYC – A person allegedly experiencing cardiac arrest was rescued while drowning in Rockaway Beach at approximately 8:00 p.m. on the 26th of June. A rescue helicopter flew over the beach to pull the person off the beach and take the victim to the hospital. Unfortunate events such as this could happen to anyone Continue Reading..
