Officials have released the details surrounding a deadly New York City auto accident that claimed the lives of four teenagers. 19-year old Joseph Beer, from Queens, was behind the wheel when his car crashed on the Southern State Parkway in Long Island. His four...
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Dramatic School Bus Accident in Brooklyn Highlights Danger of NYC Streets
A group of special needs children on their way home after classes was caught in a bizarre school bus accident in Brooklyn late one afternoon. A small bus carrying 6 children, all under the age of 12, had partially crossed the intersection of Halsey Street and Marcy...
Dangers That Create Slip and Fall Accidents in New York
Slip and fall accidents in New York cost individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in hospital/medical bills and lost wages. However, a review of slip and fall accidents reveals that there are certain risk factors that contribute to more slip and fall...
Failed NYPD Digital Outreach Program Shines Spotlight on Police Brutality
The NYPD is currently undergoing a social makeover of sorts with efforts on multiple fronts to address allegations of abuse, brutality, and unfavorable tactics. This all came to a head when the controversy surrounding the "stop and frisk" policy made headlines around...
Are Poorly Maintained Rooftop Water Tanks Ruining NYC Drinking Water?
Millions of New Yorkers get their daily drinking water from rooftop water tanks. But a recent New York Times report shows that these tanks are rarely maintained properly and could be harboring unsafe bacteria as well as other health hazards. New York City landlord...
Family Files Wrongful Death Suit After 37-Year Old Mother Dies in NYPD Custody
The police are facing yet another wrongful death lawsuit in New York City. In July of this year, a 37-year old mother died while in NYPD custody after-her family says-the police refused her medical assistance for at least seven hours. Kyam Livingston was taken into...
90% of New York Schools Have Open Building Code Violations
In an exclusive report, the Daily News recently uncovered a shocking number building code violation in New York Schools. In fact, investigators discovered that 90% of all New York Schools have at least one open building code violation on file with the New York City...
Dog Mauls Toddler on Camera – Owners Get Away Scott Free
Last week a toddler was viciously mauled by a pit bull in Bronx while her mother looked on in terror. The two were walking down the street when the large dog raced across the roadway and latched onto the toddler's arm. The traumatizing attack was caught on CCTV and...
Police Vehicle Chase Results in Suspect’s Death
On April 12, 2012, the police were called to the Bay View Houses in Brooklyn, New York. There was a report of a man removing decorative paving stones from the project. When the police arrived, they observed Mr. Robinson unearthing decorative paving stones. Mr....
False Arrest/Police Excessive Force/Inmate Assault – Same Motivation
Over the few months we have settled a good number of these kinds of cases and what becomes painfully obvious is that a common thread runs runs through all of them.
