Last Friday morning, a somber atmosphere enveloped the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in Queens. Krystyna Naprawa, a 63-year-old school crossing guard from Howard Beach, was tragically struck and killed by a dump truck as it turned right onto Atlantic Avenue. The incident unfolded around 8 a.m. as Krystyna was diligently performing her…
A Bronx residence recently faced a dangerous carbon monoxide crisis, resulting in 13 hospitalizations, including a critically ill teenager. This incident underscores the critical need for residential safety and the legal obligations landlords bear to prevent such hazards. The alarming situation unfolded at Twin Park South East apartments when a carbon monoxide detector triggered an…
A teenager is battling for life following a harrowing e-bike accident in Dyker Heights last weekend, underscoring the critical need for heightened road safety awareness and comprehension of legal nuances associated with cycling mishaps. The somber event unfolded last weekend when a 19-year-old e-bike rider navigated along 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, only to face…
New York’s sidewalks, rife with unpredictable terrains, pose significant risks, often resulting from the city’s oversight. When these public pathways deteriorate, they become treacherous minefields, leading to severe injuries ranging from fractures to concussions. Despite the prevalence of these incidents, with USDOT reporting 55,000 pedestrian injuries in 2022, the city frequently shirks accountability. Seeking Justice:…
With the spotlight on the quality of care in nursing homes, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled guidelines intended to bolster staffing. Yet, a revealing estimate from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) shows that a significant 81% of nursing home facilities across the country, and a whopping 90% of for-profit institutions,…
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