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Man and Woman Dead Plus Five Injured in Head-on Crash in Long Island

A motor vehicle crash on Long Island proved to be fatal for a man and woman. Both died immediately. At least 5 people were injured in this accident; two of them were children. The kids suffered serious injuries, while the other three victims suffered non-serious injuries. More Details of Accident: This accident happened on Sunday […]


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One Dead and Five Severely Injured in Vehicular Mayhem

The atrocity of motor vehicle accidents came to light in three different boroughs in New York. One man lost his life and at least five people were injured because of separate car crashes in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx this past Monday. The First Accident: This series of tragic car crashes began in Queens at […]


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Make a Personal Injury Attorney Accept Your Case

Personal injury lawyers in the Bronx generally accept personal injury cases to help victims get appropriate justice. But they don’t accept every case. As a rule, they first study the circumstances thoroughly and inquire about the details. Only then will they decide whether to accept or reject your case. You will have more success if […]


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Important Tasks an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Performs

What does an experienced personal injury lawyer in the Bronx do for those who have suffered personal injuries? Many personal injury victims search for answers to this question. They perform a number of important tasks for you. For example: They monitor the medical nature of your personal injury to prepare the damages portion of your […]


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How Personal Injury Lawyers Protect Your Financial Interests

More than 30 million people suffer personal injuries every year throughout the United States. Personal injury lawyers rate automobile accidents such as car or truck, and slip and fall accidents, and medical malpractice the leading causes of personal injuries in the United States. Some personal injuries are minor. But some are significant and turn your […]


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Get the Fair Compensation for Your Slip and Fall Injury

A slip and fall injury is common, resulting in serious, life-altering injuries that may end up in wrongful death. Wet floors, construction site’s negligence and unlit stairwells can have catastrophic results. Contact slip and fall accident lawyers to determine why you are payable for the property owner’s carelessness. Slip and fall injury lawyers can provide […]


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Punitive Damages for DWI Causing Injury

Personal Injury Actions Involving DWI’s May Lead to Punitive Damages Individuals who are injured by a person driving while intoxicated may be entitled to punitive damages in addition to the compensatory damages that awarded.  The New York Appellate Division, Second Department ruled in Chiara v. Dernago, 12 A.D.3d 999; 11 N.Y.S. App. Div. Lexis 4367; […]


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Industrial Code Violations

INDUSTRIAL CODE VIOLATIONS New York Courts are littered with Labor Law 241(6) claims that hinge on whether the correct industrial codes have been plead and supported with admissible evidence. For a person injured in a construction accident, industrial code violations are probably the last thing on their mind. Having a personal injury attorney familiar with Labor […]


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Train Derailment

(Image from CBS New York) TRAIN DERAILMENT For the second time within one year, the New York Tri-State area has seen a train derailment due to human error, poor maintenance and otherwise negligent behavior cause serious injuries to patrons who are simply trying to get to work. Whether the train conductor fell asleep at the […]


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Construction Accident

Construction Accident The construction industry is a very dangerous industry for trade workers who often put their life and safety on the line when they go to work and risk construction accidents. In large cities such as New York City where new high rises are constructed on a weekly basis, developers, business ventures, owners, general […]


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