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NYC Sees Deadliest February of Car Crashes in 14 Years
New data from Transportation Alternatives shows a spike in red-light running in New York City, consistent with the rise of car accident-related deaths reported in February 2022. Below, the car accident lawyers at SPBMCC detail what may be causing this spike in fatal NYC accidents as well as what you can do as a car…
Exactech Optetrak Recall: What to Know
The Exactech Optetrak knee replacement system’s defective design and defective packaging have led to thousands of patients experiencing premature polyethylene wear in their knee components. These issues are due to defective polyethylene inserts that may wear out significantly over time, resulting in the need for painful revision surgery for many patients. If you received an…
Data Shows 2021 Was the Deadliest Year of Car Crashes in NYC Since 2013
A study recently published by Transportation Alternatives noted that 273 people died in car crashes in New York City in 2021. Of the 273 total fatalities, over a quarter of them (73) occurred between October and December alone. This is the highest number of traffic fatalities recorded in New York City since 2014 when Vision…
17 People Dead and Dozens More Injured in Worst NYC Fires in Decades
On Sunday, January 9th, a Bronx apartment fire lead to the deaths of 17 individuals, including eight children, and many more left in critical condition after suffering serious injuries. The horrific incident was one of the most severe New York City fires in decades. Faulty Space Heater Ignites in Duplex, Causes Massive Apartment Fire…
Unanimous Decision Issued by the Appellate Division for the Second Department Denies Intentional Withholding of Statements By Hospital During Investigation
At SPBMCC, clients come to us who have suffered injuries and/or loss due to faulty medical care received or proper medical care which was not provided. One important reason why we are consulted is to help our clients understand why they or their family members were injured. They are not only seeking compensation for the…
Garden State Parkway Toll Plaza Crash Results in Fatality, Car Fire
Early morning on Saturday, November 27th, a vehicle crashed into the Bergen toll plaza in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. The crash resulted in the death of the driver as well as a fire that engulfed the vehicle and required firefighters to extinguish it. Car Erupts in Flames After Driver Crashes into Garden State Parkway…
Construction Worker Fatally Falls Through Roof of Abandoned Hospital
The New Jersey State Police is investigating a fatal incident where a construction worker fell through the roof of an abandoned psychiatric hospital in Marlboro on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. 33-Year-Old Construction Worker Found Dead Inside Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital Cristian Velez-Hurtado of Paterson, New Jersey, was found inside Marlboro State Hospital around 9:30…
Brooklyn House Fire Injures 6 People, Displaces Dozens of Others Due to a Faulty Boiler
In the early hours of Wednesday, December 1st, an explosion occurred in the basement of a Brooklyn home. The explosion shot a large fireball into the street and sent debris flying, an event that was caught on video here. FDNY Investigation of House Fire Discovers Faulty Boiler Caused the Explosion The Brooklyn home…
Driver Killed in Queens Automobile Accident
The New York City Police Department’s Highway Collision Investigation Squad is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Queens in the early hours of Sunday, November 14th, 2021. Single-Vehicle Queens Crash Results in One Person Dead, One Injured The high-speed, single-vehicle crash resulted in the death of Terrell Lumpkin, the 28-year-old driver…
Harlem Blaze Destroys Row of Stores, One Firefighter Injured
Early in the morning on Wednesday, November 3rd, a massive fire destroyed a row of stores on Lenox Avenue in Harlem. The five-alarm fire began just after 3 am before spreading to other stores. The blaze continued for nine hours before firefighters on the scene brought the fire under control. It took more than…