Wrongful Death

Did driver’s negligence cause fatal pedestrian accident?

People assume that they will be able to safely walk down the streets of New York. Sadly, that is not always the case. Authorities in New York are now investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Feb. 8. According to the New York State Police, a 58-year-old man was traveling eastbound when he struck and… read more

Man responsible for fatal accident sentenced to probation

When people drive recklessly and cause harm to another person, they should be held accountable. A man who killed a six-year-old girl in Queens in a drunk driving accident was recently sentenced, but the family of the little girl believes the sentence isn’t enough. The fatal accident occurred in July. The young girl was chasing… read more

Brooklyn man killed while trying to cross the street

Although the streets of New York City are busy, people expect that they can safely walk to their destinations. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for a 59-year-old Brooklyn man who was killed on his way to work this morning. According to reports, the man was attempting to cross Borinquen Place when he was hit by… read more

New details in fatal New York City elevator accident

The tragic elevator accident that killed a New York City woman was written about in last week’s post. Questions remained as to how the accident happened, but now new details may provide a clearer reason for the elevator’s malfunction. The fatal accident happened on Dec. 14 around 10 a.m. as a 41-year-old advertising executive was… read more

Woman killed in New York City elevator accident

Few would expect elevators to be a workplace hazard, but that was the case for one New York advertising executive who was killed on Dec. 14 in the elevator of her Madison Avenue office building. The fatal accident happened around 10 a.m. According to officials, the elevator began to ascend as the 41-year-old woman was… read more

Highway worker killed after being run over by truck

One New York family is mourning the loss of a loved one after a highway worker was run over by a truck. The 35-year-old worker was struck at the Mamaroneck sanitation and recycling center around 7:15 a.m. as he and his colleagues were leaving for work. The victim died on the way to Jacobi Medical… read more

Building collapse causes personal injury and death

One construction worker died and four others were injured following a recent building collapse in New York City. Three of the four had a personal injury that required treatment, and were taken to Lutheran Medical Center where they initially were listed in stable condition. Another worker declined treatment. Reportedly, the building collapsed in Brooklyn on… read more

New York police officer charged in death of pedestrian

A New York City police officer faces several charges after he allegedly hit and killed a male pedestrian in a fatal accident recently. The 25-year-old officer barely had a year of police duty under his belt before the accident. He was driving a 2011 Honda Accord close to 241st Street on White Plains Road during… read more