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,…
A Bronx neighborhood is in mourning, grappling with a heart-wrenching tragedy that has not only snuffed out the tender life of a toddler but also laid bare potential cracks in the safety nets meant to protect our children. The community is now urging for a hard look at the oversight and regulation governing childcare centers.…
A family’s regular afternoon was suddenly shattered in the bustling heart of New York City, as a catastrophic collision unfolded on the notorious curve of 73rd Avenue – a street that has long borne witness to reckless speeding and numerous pleas for safety measures. In an incident that rocked the Glen Oaks community to its…
While cycling peacefully through Greenwich Village, Manhattan, a 54-year-old woman’s serene day turned tragic. She was inadvertently ensnared in a frantic police pursuit, becoming another critical casualty of the inherent risks these chases pose. Every police chase we hear or read about isn’t just a fleeting headline; it’s someone’s life dramatically altered. This recent event…
New York City boasts iconic landmarks, but it also harbors a less glamorous feature: dangerously uneven sidewalks. The culprits? Multiple factors, including city neglect, result in deteriorating pavements that become silent traps for the unsuspecting pedestrian. The city’s indifference doesn’t just bruise egos; it leads to serious physical harm—broken bones, sprains, and traumatic head injuries.…
Last week in the Bronx a man riding an electric bike was fatally hit by a driver who then fled the scene. The devastating impact led to critical head injuries, ultimately resulting in the cyclist’s untimely death. This incident isn’t isolated. The roads of New York City have alarmingly seen an increasing number of cyclist…
A towering crane situated on a skyscraper burst into flames this morning, leading to a partial collapse in New York City. Injuries were reported for a firefighter and at least four bystanders, according to the authorities. The scene of the incident was a building still under construction, located at the intersection of 10th Avenue and…
In the twilight hours of 2020, Long Island ex-firefighter, Joseph Norris, became the harbinger of tragedy, steering his life and those around him into a disastrous course. His irresponsible choice to drive under the influence initiated a deadly chain of events, extinguishing the life of Anthony Mariano, a 44-year-old treasured teacher from Queens. The aftershock…
Earlier this month, a bus collision in Manhattan resulted in multiple injuries, leaving many shocked. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reported that a Topview NYC double-decker tour bus was excessively speeding when it rammed into an MTA bus at the junction of 1st Ave and E. 23rd Street. Eyewitnesses provided vivid accounts of the horrifying…
As seasoned construction accident attorneys in the heart of New York, we’ve witnessed the crushing aftermath of heat-related injuries among those who labor under the scorching sun on construction sites. We have been moved by the relentless advocacy of the parents of Tim Barber, a promising young construction worker who met an untimely end due…
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