New York City

A Jackson Heights worker was killed in a New York construction accident after he fell from scaffolding while working on an elevator shaft in a Manhattan building. The New York Post reports that the 51-year-old worker was inside an elevator shaft on the third floor of a construction site at 603 W. 129th St. when he fell from scaffolding to the bottom of the shaft. The man was transported to a local hospital where he [...]

As every New Yorker knows, winter driving presents a whole list of challenges that don't occur during the summer. Snow, ice, freezing rain, and other inclement weather can turn an ordinary commute into a skating rink – only without the fun. To help protect you and your loved ones while you're traveling this holiday season, consider the following safe winter driving tips. Give your vehicle a safety once-over. Ha [...]

A recent car crash in Queens made news as it was the second auto accident to occur at same spot in two weeks. According to The New York Times, both early morning accidents involved a Volkswagen crashing into a Long Island city storefront after losing control while navigating a sharp Queensboro Bridge off-ramp turn-off. Both drivers lost an arm in the crash, and their female passengers sustained serious head trauma [...]

A 42-year-old man from Atlantic Highlands has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) with his 4-year-old son in his car. According to a news report in The Staten Island Advance, the arrest occurred on the Outerbridge Crossing in Staten Island. Officials say the man’s gray 2000 Volvo was traveling erratically and that he smelled of alcohol during the traffic stop. The man allegedly admit [...]

Our experienced bus crash and rollover lawyers and investigators have been busy the last few months investigating various tour bus accidents which catastrophically injured many and killed many individuals. Most of the tour bus operators involved in the fatal accidents were discount bus services. Many had unsatisfactory ratings and were found to be in violation of multiple federal safety regulations. In this re [...]

An elderly man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train headed from Harrisburg to New York City, according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer. The train was scheduled to stop in Philadelphia at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 30 and struck the man at around 11:20 a.m. near the Ardmore Station. According to witness statements, the train was going so fast that it traveled about half a mile before coming to a complete s [...]

The Ford Motor Co. has settled a lawsuit filed by residents of a northern New Jersey town over toxic waste dumped there nearly 40 years ago. According to an article, the settlement was announced in state Superior Court. The residents of Ringwood, about 25 miles northeast of New York City, will receive about $10 million. An attorney for the Plaintiffs alleged that they had been injured by exposure to toxic chemical [...]