September 2015 - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Overturned Truck in LIE Accident Causes Delays

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 28th, 2015 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

An overturned truck on the Long Island Expressway shut down several lanes and caused major delays and caused undisclosed injuries to the driver, according to a recent report. All westbound lanes were closed while...

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Neighbors Concerned About Bensonhurst Overpass

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 21st, 2015 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

According to recent reports, residents of the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bensonhurst are upset that that city has not addressed an overpass that they say is an “accident waiting to happen.” Many large trucks passing...

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What Are Typical Signs of Autism in Children?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 17th, 2015 in Autism Blog, Blog

Autism is a term used to describe a neurodevelopmental disorder or syndrome which includes deficits in social interaction and communication as well as fixed repetitive behaviors. There are several forms and levels of severity of...

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Second Construction Accident In One Week

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 14th, 2015 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

The second fatal construction accident in Manhattan occurred at a building on the Upper East Side when a worker fell 13 stories from a co-op building. The accident occurred when the worker apparently lost...

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22 Injured in Manhattan Building Fire

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 9th, 2015 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

According to fire officials, 22 people were been injured in a high-rise building fire in Manhattan. The blaze began on the 16th floor of the apartment in Harlem around 11:00 a.m. Firefighters fought the...

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What Makes a Successful Malpractice Case?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 3rd, 2015 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Any departure from good or acceptable care by a healthcare provider such as a doctor, hospital, midwife or nurse is a prerequisite for a medical malpractice suit. However, it is also necessary to show...

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Crashes Involving a City Vehicle

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 2nd, 2015 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

In a city like New York, there are buses, trains, dump trucks, trash vehicles, bulldozers and many other heavy vehicles that are driven by city employees doing their jobs. Of course, there is always...

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Elder Abuse is Often Well Hidden

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 1st, 2015 in Blog

According to a New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence study, financial exploitation of the elderly is the most common form of elder abuse. Not only that, but for every one case reported, 44 cases...

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