August 2014 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Jet Ski Accident Leaves Long Island Man Critically Injured

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 29th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

A man was left in a serious condition after a Jet Ski accident off the coast of Lindenhurst, New York, recently. Rolando Moreno, 45, was riding his Yamaha Waverunner late in the afternoon when...

Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Crash

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 25th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

A serious Long Island bicycle crash sent a man to the hospital in critical condition receantly. Bruce Pye was riding his bike in Melville, New York, on the Old Country Road when he collided...

2 Dead, 11-Year-Old Injured in Crash

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 22nd, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

Police arrested a man on July 25th in Ray Brook, N.Y. after a crash that claimed the lives of two people. Lake Placid Police say that Trever J. Sisto, a 20-year-old from Fort Covington,...

Dos and Don’ts To Prevent Elder Abuse

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 20th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently recognized June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in New York. Designed to increase awareness of the warning signs that could indicate abuse of an elderly...

Commerical Vehicle Injures New York Pedestrian

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 11th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

According to recent reports, a New York taxicab driver’s commercial vehicle struck and injured an 83-year-old female pedestrian while turning east onto West 60th Street in New York City. As soon as he saw...

NY Senate Prepares To Pass Vince’s Law To Punish Repeat DUI

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 8th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

The New York Senate is close to approving a measure which would increase penalties for those who are convicted of three or more DUI offenses within a 15-year period. The bill, nicknamed ‘Vince’s Law,’...

The Most Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 6th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

Elderly adults who are dependent on caregivers are extremely vulnerable. Unfortunately, this is particularly true in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, which can be understaffed, and where staff are often overworked. Research has...