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Levittown, NY (June 30, 2019) – Early this evening around 6 p.m. on June 30, a 12-year-old was seriously injured in a bicycle accident on the Hempstead Bethpage Turnpike. Nassau Police have not identified the name of the party but said that they were injured after being knocked down by a vehicle in Levittown. The boy was struck when he was riding westbound on the turnpike, according to police. He was quickly transported to the hospital but his condition is not known at this time. The driver who struck the boy remained at the scene so that he could cooperate with the police. The investigation continues at this time. Bicycle Accidents in New York   First and foremost, we would like to take this time to offer our warmest thoughts and prayers to the young victim of this accident with hopes of a full recovery. Bicycle accidents sometimes come with devastating results to those involved. It is important to understand that, with the help of an experienced attorney, you will be able t...

Phelps, NY (June 30, 2019) – Deputies responded to the scene of a hit-and-run accident that took place on Wilbur Road in Phelps and caused injuries to one party. The crash happened around 1 p.m. when 23-year-old Molly Spock of Newark had been driving southbound on Wilbur Road when another vehicle went around her and forced her off the roadway. The second vehicle, which then fled the scene, was identified as a red minivan. This was evident in the paint that was found on Spock’s vehicle. The Phelps Fire Department also arrived at the scene of the accident. Spock was injured and transported to the Newark Wayne Community Hospital for treatment. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident at this time. Car Accidents in New York   We would like to firstly extend our sincerest thoughts and prayers to the party who was injured in this accident. We hope that all parties will find peace in their recoveries. Especially in cases involving hit-and-run drivers, it can...

Patchogue, NY (June 30, 2019) – Last night, June 30 around 10:45 p.m., police say that one person was struck in a serious pedestrian accident that took place on West Main Street. The man was struck when he walked out onto the busy roadway and a vehicle struck him immediately. The accident took place at 52 West Main Street. The driver who struck the man stayed at the scene and has not since been charged with any citations. The pedestrian was injured and transported to the Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment. The investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. Pedestrian Accidents in New York   Before moving forward, our genuine sympathies are warmly extended to the party who was injured in this serious accident. New York pedestrian accidents are some of the most injurious and fatal accidents that take place on our roads due to the fact that pedestrians have few protections from real harm. It can be difficult to face the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, w...

Remsen, NY (June 30, 2019) – Around 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, Oneida County Deputies were called to the scene of a multi-car accident that took place at an intersection in Remsen. According to police, the accident took place at the intersection of Dayton Road and State Route 12. Police confirmed that Jacqueline Doolen of Remsen did not yield the right-of-way at the intersection, which is when Kerrigan Catlin collided with her vehicle. Both cars were severely damaged in the accident. The women inside were both taken to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center with a variety of injuries. Police did not say if tickets were issued, but their investigation into the accident continues at this time. Car Accidents in New York   At this time, we would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the parties who were injured in this accident with the hopes that they will receive a full recovery due to their injuries. Unfortunately, many New York car accidents take place every day on our roads and ...

Lockport, NY (June 30, 2019) – Around 11:09 a.m. on June 28, serious injuries were reported in a motorcycle crash on Tonawanda Creek Road in Lockport. Troopers investigated the accident, where they found that 56-year-old Paul McClintock went off the side of the road on his motorcycle and struck a tree. At the time, McClintock was operating a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling northeast on the roadway. He lost control, which caused him to skid approximately 40 feet before it went off the roadway. The motorcycle became airborne at one point. McClintock was immediately taken to ECMC for treatment of his head and rib injuries. State Police assisted at the scene with the help of the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company. Motorcycle Accidents in New York   First and foremost, we would like to take this time to extend our warmest thoughts to the party who was injured in this serious motorcycle accident. We understand how difficult it can be to face the aftermath of a motorcycle acci...

Hadley, NY (June 30, 2019) – Police responded to the scene of a fatal crash that took place on Antone Mountain Road in Hadley that took the life of a 16-year-old. The accident took place on Saturday morning, according to the Saratoga County Police. They claim that 16-year-old Hayden Bush was the sole occupant in a Volkswagen that left Antone Mountain Road and immediately ran into a tree. The crash happened sometime around 2:40 a.m. Police are not sure what led up to the collision but they said that it is still under investigation. Hadley-Luzerne firefighters and EMS arrived at the scene of the accident. The roadway was closed for quite some time after the accident. Fatal Accidents in New York   In two year’s time, approximately 1,098 fatalities took place in New York car accidents that took place across the entirety of the state. These accidents most commonly take place due to reasons like distracted driving, speeding, and more. When road mistakes are made in New York, an acc...

New Paltz, NY (June 30, 2019) – This afternoon, a man was hospitalized following a three-car crash that took place on the New York State Thruway around 2:55 p.m. Firefighters responded to the multi-vehicle collision that took place involving a Mazda sedan, SUV, and Nissan sedan. The driver of the Mazda was injured. Police have not said what circumstances led up to the accident. The male driver, whose name has not yet been released, was taken by a rescue squad to an area hospital and the extent of his injuries is not known at this time. The crash left the involved vehicles extensively damaged. There was glass all over the highway, which forced responders to close both southbound lanes of traffic. The investigation into the accident continues at this time. Car Accidents in New York   First and foremost, we would like to extend our sincerest thoughts and prayers to the recovering parties who were injured after this accident took place. Especially in cases where multiple vehicle...

Bronx, NY (June 30, 2019) – Police responded to the scene of a fatal crash where an 11-year-old girl was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway last night around 10:30 p.m. Police say that the accident took place when an SUV was traveling south and struck another vehicle in the area, which caused a chain-reaction accident. A witness who was able to see down onto the accident from his apartment said that one of the vehicles was pinned between the vehicle that struck it and a retaining wall. People in other vehicles pulled over to assist those at the scene of the accident. Firefighters responded and had to peel the roof off of one of the vehicles using the jaws of life. Multiple parties were seriously injured and CPR was used to revive them. Multiple children were part of the injured. An 11-year-old girl died at the scene of the accident, though no other details have been released. The investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. Fatal Accidents in New York Between 201...

Pawling, NY (June 30, 2019) – Around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, police responded to the scene of a fatal two-vehicle crash that took place at an intersection in Pawling. According to police, the accident took place at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 55. Police said that the identity of the victim whose life was taken was not yet released. Police are not sure of the circumstances that caused the two to collide with one another. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident is ongoing at this time. Fatal Accidents in New York   First and foremost, we would like to take this time to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones who have lost somebody close to them in a horrific and fatal accident. Following a fatal car accident in New York, it is important to know that you have many significant rights moving forward. If you believe that another party is at fault for an accident, you might want to invest in the specialized help of a wrongful death attorne...

Long Beach, NY (June 30, 2019) – Police responded to the scene of a serious motorcycle crash that took place on the Loop Parkway and injured two people when the motorcycle rear-ended a car. The New York State Police responded to the scene of the accident, where they found that two vehicles burst into flames after they collided. Both vehicles had been traveling north at the time at 11:30 a.m. The motorcyclist and their passenger on the back of the motorcycle were taken to the Nassau University Medical Center. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. Police continue their investigation into the accident at this time. Motorcycle Accidents in New York   Our most genuine sympathies are extended to the parties who were injured in this accident with hopes that they will sustain full recoveries at this time. New York motorcycle accidents are some of the most serious and even fatal accidents that occur on our roads due to the fact that motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable p...

Bronx, NY (June 29, 2019) – Police responded to the scene of a pedestrian accident that led to one fatality on the Major Deegan Expressway on Thursday night around 11:40 p.m. Officials claim that, once first responders arrived at the scene of the accident, they found a male pedestrian unconscious and unresponsive. The pedestrian had significant trauma to his body. EMS pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene after they were unable to revive him. They believe that two to four vehicles struck the pedestrian. Southbound traffic was shut down on the Major Deegan Expressway for quite some time. Police have not made any arrests and their investigation continues at this time. Pedestrian Accidents in New York   We would like to first take this time to offer our sincerest sympathies to the loved ones of the victim in this accident with hopes that they will find peace and comfort. We understand how devastating the aftermath of pedestrian accidents can be and the difficult positi...

East Meadow, NY (June 29, 2019) – Around 7 p.m. last night, June 29, police were called to the scene of a serious accident involving two vehicles on Merrick Avenue. Police confirmed that four people were injured in the accident. The crash took place on Merrick Avenue when an SUV and a sedan collided. The sedan was sent off the side of the road and nearly struck a building across the street from the crash. Both drivers were pinned in their vehicles and had to immediately be pulled out by first responders. All injured parties are expected to make full recoveries. The investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time. Car Accidents in New York   Our kindest thoughts and prayers are warmly extended to the victims of this accident with hopes of complete recoveries. Following a New York car accident, you as the victim of a crime might wonder how you can move forward and receive compensation for the aspects you deserve such as lost wages, medical bills, and more in your time ...

Parma, NY (June 29, 2019) – On Wednesday morning, a fatal two-vehicle crash took place involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Collamer Road in Parma. Police arrived at the scene of the crash around 8:20 a.m. that morning. There, they found that 23-year-old Dylan Lee Harris ran into a truck when it was backing out of its driveway. Paramedics tragically pronounced Harris deceased at the scene of the accident. There were two individuals in the truck at the time, neither of whom were injured in the accident. Their names have not been released. At this time, no charges have been filed in connection to the accident and the investigation continues. We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the party who lost their life in this accident. Motorcycle Accidents in New York   Our genuine condolences are warmly extended to the family and friends of Dylan Lee Harris at this time, whose life was taken prematurely in this serious crash. We realize...

Rome, NY (June 29, 2019) – Police confirmed that two people were left in critical condition following a motorcycle crash on Rome Taberg Road, which happened around 1:30 a.m. on June 26. At the time, police said that 48-year-old Thurston Rudd was on his Harley Davidson motorcycle with a passenger, 30-year-old Kelly Sabia. The two motorcycles collided with a Kawasaki that was being operated by 49-year-old Peter Schipano. Rudd was immediately taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. Sabia and Schipano were both taken to two different hospitals and are in critical condition at this time. Police have confirmed that no tickets have been issued but that their investigation into the accident continues at this time. Motorcycle Accidents in New York   Our most genuine sympathies are warmly extended to the injured parties involved in this accident with hopes of their speedy recoveries. We preserve hope that these parties will be able to move past their injuries in the future. N...

Poughkeepsie, NY (June 29, 2019) – On Monday, a pedestrian accident took place on North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie that caused serious injuries to the pedestrian involved. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident. While there, they found that a black Nissan struck a rental truck before it ran into a pedestrian and then a bicyclist. The driver remained at the scene of the accident to cooperate with police. Witnesses confirmed that the party came breezing through the intersection, where it was unable to stop as it plowed into others. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk at the time of the accident. The roadway was closed down for approximately five hours following the accident. At this time, the investigation into the accident continues. Pedestrian Accidents in New York   Before moving forward, we would like to take a moment to extend our sincerest thoughts and prayers to the party injured in this serious accident. We hope that they will find the stren...

Corning, NY (June 29, 2019) – On Sunday evening, one person lost their life in a fatal motorcycle crash that took place on Interstate 86 in Corning. The accident happened around 8 p.m. on Sunday, according to the New York State Police. The victim has since been identified as 39-year-old Alan VanEtten. Police are not sure of the circumstances leading up to the accident but they claim that the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. There appeared to be nothing suspicious about the accident. At this time, the investigation into the accident is ongoing. Motorcycle Accidents in New York   Our most genuine condolences are warmly extended to the family and friends of the motorcyclist whose life was taken in this serious accident. We realize that the circumstances leading up to these accidents can be exhausting and that you might be suffering great financial turmoil as you and your family attempt to work through the barriers in the legal system. This is especially true in mot...

West New York, NY (June 29, 2019) – On Sunday, a woman died from injuries that she sustained in a fatal crash that took place at the intersection of 60 th Street and Jefferson Street. The accident took place around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. 24-year-old Fernando Batista had been driving a 2002 Acura north on Jefferson Street when he suddenly collided with a 2004 Infiniti that was headed west on 60 th Street. Alyssa Matos was a passenger in Batista’s vehicle and was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center in critical condition. Three other people were hospitalized with various types of injuries due to the accident, including Batista and another passenger in his vehicle. Police claim that the accident remains under investigation and that no charges have been filed. Fatal Accidents in New York   Between the years 2012-2014, over 1,000 people were killed in fatal accidents in New York. These accidents take place every year for many reasons including drunk driving, distraction...

Brooklyn, NY (June 29, 2019) – Police confirmed that two people were killed in a fatal accident that took place on the Belt Parkway around noon on Sunday. The crash took place on the westbound side of the highway near the area of the JFK Airport. At the time, a 2015 GMC Yukon had been carrying six people and pulled onto the shoulder. That is when a 2018 Toyota came along and rear-ended the vehicle. The driver of the Camry was identified as 60-year-old Scott Linsky, who passed away from his severe injuries on Tuesday. His backseat passenger, identified as 80-year-old Maoni Schmidt, passed away on Sunday. The driver and three women in the other vehicle were injured. Police continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash. Fatal Accidents in New York At this time, our deepest condolences are extended to the family and friends of Scott Linsky and Maoni Schmidt, whose lives were taken in this horrific and preventable accident. Following a fatal car accident in New Yor...

Queens, NY (June 29, 2019) – A 67-year-old man was killed and six others received injuries following a fatal crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens this past week. The accident allegedly took place around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday when a 67-year-old man was driving his black Honda SUV and suddenly swerved to the left, causing his vehicle to flip into oncoming traffic in the westbound lanes. This caused four other vehicles to slam into his, causing severe injuries to those involved. The 67-year-old man was transported to the Elmhurst Hospital but could tragically not be saved. Four other drivers involved were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition at this time. The investigation into the accident continues at this time. Fatal Accidents in New York   Thousands of people are killed in fatal accidents every year and New York is no stranger to this. Many of the reasons why these accidents occur include speeding, drunk driving, distractions, drowsy driving, and many ...

Alabama, NY (June 29, 2019) – Police confirmed that one man was killed in a head-on crash that took place on Bloomingdale Road in Alabama around 4 p.m. The accident took place when a 17-year-old, whose name has not yet been released, was driving his pickup truck when he suddenly swerved into the opposite lane while attempting to avoid another vehicle that he spotted at the last minute. The truck struck an SUV head-on. A 78-year-old man in the SUV tragically passed away at the scene of the accident. Police confirmed that the 17-year-old was not injured and they have not said that he is facing charges or not. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time. Fatal Accidents in New York   Our genuine condolences are warmly extended to the family and friends of the party whose life was taken in this accident with the hopes that they will find peace and comfort at this time. Following a New York car accident, you might find that you have significant...

The San Diego County Fair has closed its petting zoo.  Four children have been diagnosed with E. coli infections.  Earlier this month, each of the children came into contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair.  The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has linked this E coli outbreak to the San Diego County Fair .  One child, a 2-year-old boy, was hospitalized.  On June 24 th , the child died from complications of the E coli infection. Here’s what we know at this time about the San Diego County Fair E coli Outbreak: San Diego Warnings The County of San Diego urges anyone who developed symptoms of E coli infection on or after June 8, after visiting the San Diego County Fair, to call their doctor.  Most people with an E coli infection start feeling sick 3 to 4 days after coming into contact with the E coli bacteria.  But E coli symptoms can begin anywhere from 1 to 10 days after exposure.  Symptoms often include: Sev...

The end of the week brought yet another repeat offender – papayas. Yes, there is another Salmonella Papaya Outbreak. Yes, it is imported papayas. Yes, we are doing another face palm. Here’s everything we know at this time: The Announcement On June 28, 2019, the CDC, FDA, public health, and regulatory officials announced that, in several states, they are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella  Uganda infections linked to whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico and sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. At this time, there are 62 reported cases in 8 states. Of those sick, 23 have been hospitalized.   State Ill People Connecticut 14 Florida 1 Massachusetts 5 New Jersey 12 New York 24 Pennsylvania 4 Rhode Island 1 Texas 1 Total 62 Fast Facts We do some information while the health agencies continue their investigation. Here are some fast facts for you on this out...

Brooklyn, NY (June 28, 2019) – A man who has been arrested over 160 times has been arrested again for sexual abuse in Brooklyn. The recent incident was reported to have happened sometime on Wednesday morning, June 26, in a Brooklyn subway station. According to authorities, 67-year-old Gian Verdelli, who is a registered sex offender, was stated to have groped a woman as she was boarding a Manhattan-bound L train. The victim, a 37-year-old NYPD traffic agent was getting on the bus when Verdelli allegedly put his hand under her dress. The victim confronted the suspect who simply remarked about it being too crowded. The victim took the suspects’ picture when they got off the train at the First Avenue station in Manhattan and police apprehended him at around 5:30 on Friday morning, June 28. Verdelli has a long history of arrests and now faces persistent sexual abuse, as well as sexual abuse and forcible touching. Sexual Abuse in New York First and foremost, we would like to take a mo...

Buffalo, NY (June 28, 2019) – A car crash that took place in the city of Buffalo on Thursday, June 27, resulted in injuries to an NFTA Officer, according to authorities. The accident happened at an unspecified time at the intersection of Main Street and Summer Street. Police stated that the officer involved was heading to a call when another vehicle turned in front of the officer. The sudden event forced the officer off the road where the NFTA SUV subsequently crashed into a building. At this time, it is unclear as to whether or not the two vehicles actually made contact with one another. Emergency medical professionals were called to the scene and while there was no information released concerning hospitalization, authorities confirmed that the officer only suffered minor injuries, including a wrist injury. No further information has been released at this time. Car Accidents in New York Our sincere sympathies are extended to the victim of this accident, first and foremost. Whil...

Greece, NY (June 28, 2019) – Friday evening, June 28, emergency medical crews were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injuries that occurred along Route 390 in the town of Greece. Authorities stated that the collision, which is presently assumed to have involved two vehicles, took place at approximately 7:50 p.m. According to police, medical professionals were among the responders who were summoned to the crash site in the northbound lanes of the above-named road at mile marker 79.1 for unknown reasons. At least one person was confirmed to have sustained injuries in the crash, however, the seriousness of those injuries has not been reported at this time. Authorities have not provided any details regarding the number of parties involved in the collision as no further information has been released. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Car Accidents in New York Before moving forward, we would first and foremost like to extend our sincere sy...