New York’s Child Passenger Protection Act Eleven-year-old Leandra Rosado was riding in a car with seven other children. The driver, 32-year-old Carmen Huertas, had been drinking for several hours before getting behind the wheel. While on the Henry Hudson Parkway, she lost control, and crashed her vehicle. Leandra was the only person killed in the… Read more »
May 04, 2021
Westchester County Among Top 10 Counties with Most Truck Accident Fatalities According to the most recent National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, there were 121 fatalities in New York State involving large trucks. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year. The NHTSA analysis includes a list of the top ten counties… Read more »
April 19, 2021
Veteran Dies After Botched Aortic Aneurysm Procedure During our most vulnerable moments, we entrust doctors, nurses, and other medical staff with our lives. Medical malpractice occurs when a health professional causes injury to a patient by failing to provide an adequate standard of care. If the substandard treatment results in an injury, then the medical provider or… Read more »
April 14, 2021
Safety Tips for Springtime Activities in Westchester County Spring is a beautiful time of year in Westchester County. After the long, cold winter, everyone is anxious to enjoy the warmer temperatures and blooming flowers. Along with the wonderful springtime weather, however, comes increased hazards. Something as simple as being more mindful of your surroundings can… Read more »
April 07, 2021
On Monday, March 22, a construction worker was killed after a trench collapsed around him while working at a site at the Woodbury Villas, near the Monroe-Woodbury High School in Orange County, NY. The 43-year old laborer was digging in a 10-foot ditch, when the walls gave way, burying him in dirt and debris. Unfortunately,… Read more »
March 25, 2021
