Hit and run accidents are an unfortunate reality throughout New York City. On Friday. On January 22, 2016, a 15-year old boy was critically injured in Brooklyn as a result of a hit and run accident. It is imerative for the victim of a hit and run accident to get immediate legal representation. This will..
12 People Injured in Harlem Apartment Fire
During the winter months, fires become a very regular occurence in New York. This is often due to faulty wiring, over-used electrical circuitry, ungrounded space heaters or other factors. In many of these circumstances, the spread of the fires or the fires themselves could have been prevented if reasonable care had simply been exercised. On..
Matthew Maiorana and Christopher L. Sallay Named as Partners
The firm of Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, LLP is proud to announce that Matthew Maiorana and Christopher L. Sallay have been named as partners in our firm. Matt has been with our firm for over 10 years and he will continue to represent clients injured through the negligence of others focusing primarily in the areas..
Six Children Suffer Injuries in Brooklyn Bus Crash
Six children and one adult suffered an injury when a mini school bus crashed in Brooklyn last Friday. The accident occurred when the Bus was broadsided by a mustang while travelling northbound on Fourth Avenue in Park Slope. The impact of the crash flipped the bus onto it's side. Video of the accident shows the..
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident
A 49-year old Brooklyn man was killed on Sunday when he was struck by two cars while crossing Atlantic Avenue in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. One of the vehicles was not identified as it fled the scene following the accident. The full story can be found in the New York Post. Pedestrian accidents are..
Electrical Fire Kills Bronx Man
In New York City, fires and explosions in apartment buildings and private residences are a well-known danger. Often, fires occur due to the fault of a public utility, a private electrical contractor, a landlord or some other responsible company or individual. These types of tragedies seem to happen more frequently when the weather gets colder..
New York Motor Vehicle Arbitration Award Overturned
In a rare circumstance under New York Law, a New York State Supreme Court Justice overturned the decision of an Arbitrator who awarded a couple $650,000 for injuries sustained when their motor vehicle was struck from behind by an unmarked police vehicle from the City of Rye. Usually, arbitration awards are extremely difficult to vacate..
Woman Who Hit 37 Had Marijuana in Her System
According to the Daily News Lakeisha Holloway, the woman who hit 37 people with her car in Las Vegas, tested positive for Marijuana after the accident. Holloway, an Oregon native, had been living out of her car immediately before the crash. Fortunately, Holloway's three-year-old daughter, who was also in the car, was uninjured; unfortunately most..
Car crashes through store window in New Rochelle, New York
A man sustained a broken ankle when a car crashed through a store window on Sunday in New Rochelle. The driver, an 88-year old woman, is believed to have accelerated instead of braking. To read a full report on this story, please visit 1010 Wins. If you or someone you love recently suffered a serious..
Police Brutality in Brooklyn
A 32-year old Brooklyn man claims that he was beaten and kicked by multiple police officers who believed him to be a potential robbery suspect. As a result, he lost one of his testicles. To read the full story in the New York Post. If someone you love has been seriously injured as a result..