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Firefighters injured in Brooklyn blaze

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:28:52 +0000

Man Attacked and Stabbed in Brooklyn, New York

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:55:02 +0000

Brooklyn, New Yor, August 2nd 2010 - According to police and eyewitnesses, on Sunday, 12:10 a.m. in the Fifth Ave. near 12th St. in Park Slope, Brooklyn, a gang of 20 people beat up a man to death with tire iron, stabbed and injured the other. Both the men were attacked on the either side of the avenue.

The police did not disclose the name of the deceased person but said that he was 22-year old man. The other injured person who was 20 years of age was taken to the Lutheran Hospital where his condition remained stable.

The gang of 20 people attacked the victims with tire irons, crowbars, and remains of glasses pieces and ran away.

A witness had earlier seen one of the victims with baseball bat at the fifth Ave. near 10th street whose face was splashed with blood.

Toddler Shot in Brooklyn, NYC

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:43:35 +0000

Brooklyn, New York 27 Jul 2010 - NYC police have detained two people who were involved in a gun-firing incident that resulted in an injury of a 19-month old girl in her leg.

The baby who was injured on her right leg is now in a stable condition. Police said that the duos were gunning for person they had tried to rob previously and hit the toddler who was close by.

Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said that the 17-year-old and a 24-year-old suspects were detained on charges of criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment.

Gas Station Attendant Shot Dead in Queens, NY Gas Station

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:01:28 +0000

(Queens, NY, July 27, 2010 )On Sunday morning, a migrant from Pakistan named Nadeem Khan was shot dead at the Queens gas station. He was working on an overnight shift at the Mobil station in Flushing.

The CCTV camera captured pictures of two masked men entering the 133-11 Roosevelt Avenue station at around 1.40 am and firing several gunshots on his chest. Mr. Khan was staying with his brother Wasim Rashid in Valley Stream, Long Island and had migrated to US about 10 months back to fulfill his American dream. Two black men aged around 20-25years and with a height of 5’ 9” are suspects, but no arrests have taken place so far.

NY Accident Attorneys, F&A settle car accident case for $75,000.00

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:23:07 +0000

A question of traffic lights was at issue in a car accident case in Brooklyn, NY. Both drivers claimed the other ran a red light. The plaintiff suffered a torn ligament in his shoulder which was repaired through arthroscopic surgery. After extensive negotiations, the defendants offered $75,000 from their $100,000 insurance policy and while plaintiff’s attorneys urged him to proceed to trial to attempt to win the entire policy, the client decided to accept the settlement. F&A specialize in car accident and truck accident matters. www.866attylaw.com or (866) ATTY LAW

Frekhtman & Associates, NY Personal Injury Lawyers settle trip and fall case for $325,000.00

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:53:58 +0000

In May 2010, the trial lawyers at Frekhtman & Associates settled a trip and fall case in Brooklyn Supreme Court for $325,000. The plaintiff alleged that he tripped and fell due to a raised sidewalk in front of a Burger King in Brooklyn. He sustained a fractured wrist which required surgery. The defense argued that the plaintiff did not go to the hospital immediately after the fall and never reported the incident to anyone. This coupled with the plaintiff’s prior criminal history including convictions for forgery led the defense to argue that plaintiff did not really fall where he claimed. Plaintiff’s attorneys hired an orthopedic hand surgeon and an economist to prove the cost of past and future medical care. After negotiating the case for almost a month, the case was settled after jury selection and prior to opening statements.

Construction Accident matter arbitrated for over $400,000.00 by New York City construction accident lawyers

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:00:09 +0000

Frekhtman & Associates, a New York based construction accident law firm has recently settled a case involving a Brooklyn laborer who fell from a ladder while stripping a circular staircase inside a large multi-apartment dwelling. The plaintiff was working on the ladder when another worker moved a piece of sheetrock which cause other piles of sheetrock to fall over onto their side. The last such piece fell and struck the ladder causing it to topple over. The plaintiff sustained a serious injury including a fracture of his ankle which required open reduction internal fixation. Defendant moved for summary judgment arguing a different version of facts including that plaintiff was not even ever on a ladder and that he moved the sheetrock himself causing it to fall on his own foot. Despite these arguments, defendants’ summary judgment motion was denied and the case was scheduled for trial. While awaiting trial, the parties agreed to participate in an arbitration. As a result of an arbitration award, the case was resolved for $410,000.00

Girl critically injured in a Hit-and-Run Car Accident, Brooklyn, New York

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:53:44 +0000

A nine-year-old girl was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident at Rockaway Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn. She was hit by a tan Nissan Maxima. The driver of the car reportedly fled from the scene.

She was rushed to Brookdale Hospital, where she is in critical condition.

Police is searching for the driver who fled from the scene and abandoned the car several blocks away on Park Place.

News Update by: New York Car Accident Attorney

11-year-old boy killed by speeding car in Brooklyn, New York

admin — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:53:36 +0000

An 11-year old boy died after getting hit by a speeding car. The boy named Rondell Grant was attending a family barbeque while he got hit in front of his relatives who were present at the spot. He was rushed to the Kings County Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The impact - captured by a neighbor’s surveillance camera shows Rondell getting hit by the car, and then flying through the air and crashing against a parked scooter.

Police were able to trace the driver, 19-year-old Naquan Mandry, who was arrested later. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death.

News Update by : New York Car Accident Attorney

Brooklyn, New York Teenager Shot Dead

admin — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:12:06 +0000

A 17 year old Brooklyn, New York teenager was shot dead while he was sitting on a bench with a friend. The shooting incident was reported outside Bedford-Stuyvesant housing project on Friday.

The victim Bertrand Jocelyn, was shot in the head and died. He was sitting along with his friend who escaped unhurt. The shooter fled the spot and is still at large.

More than 100 people gathered and held a candlelight vigil near the bench to offer condolences to his family members. Most of those who gathered were young people who placed candles on and around the bench. They also left some flowers and messages for the young victim.

Victim’s father is a Haitian immigrant, aged 63. He was unable to bear with the tragedy and was inconsolable.

“My heart is broken,” he said. “There is no answer to this. He was just hanging out with a friend. We don’t know why this happened.”

The father said his son “loved football and basketball and was a bright student. He recently got his GED and was hoping to start college in September. What else can I say? I feel so hurt.”

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