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Staten Island Motorist Hurt After Hitting Utility Poles and Stop Sign

Late Sunday evening an SUV driven by a Staten Island motorist hit two utility poles and a stop sign before coming to a stop.  The motorist driving the car says that the vehicle went out of control. Police are still investigating.

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Staten Island Motorist Hurt After Hitting Utility Poles and Stop Sign

Late Sunday evening an SUV driven by a Staten Island motorist hit two utility poles and a stop sign before coming to a stop.  The motorist driving the car says that the vehicle went out of control. Police are still investigating.

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Staten Island Bike Recall: Avoid Being Injured on a Redline Cyclocross Bicycle This Summer

Today the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall for the Redline Cyclocross bicycle because of dangerous bike framesets.  The fork on the bike can seperate from the crown and cause the rider of the bike to lose control. 

The manufacturer of the Redline Cyclocross, the Seattle Bike Supply, has reported that they have received to date five reports of cracks near the fork's crown.

The bikes were sold between July 2009 and May 2010 for approximately $1,400. The frames were sold seperately for $400. They are black and yellow and have "Redline" written on the frame of the bicycle.

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If you own one of these recalled Redline bicycles you should stop using it immediately and contact Redline Bicycles at 800.283.2453 to receive a free bicycle fork replacement.

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Staten Island Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blogs About Staten Island Hospital Errors

The two hospitals in Staten Island are both "university hospitals" which mean that they are hospitals that are connected to a university in Staten Island. These hospitals serve not only as a place to go for an emergency but also as a place of learning for "student doctors". Doctors go here to learn and to get their first "hands on experience". Sometimes these doctors are more likely to make an error or commit medical malpractice. It is important to keep an eye on the doctors to make sure medical errors and medicine errors are not made if you have to make a trip to the emergency room.

Hit and Run by Drunk Driver Kills Woman in Staten Island Car Accident

On Saturday a Staten Island woman was pronounced dead after being hit by a drunk driver on Targee Street in Staten Island, NY.  The man who hit the woman was 19 years old, was intoxicated and did not stop once he hit the woman.

The woman who died in the accident was on the side of the road at the time of the accident because she was having car trouble.  The motorist who hit her continued to drive after hitting her.  According to a neighbor who was watching when she was hit she flew more than 150 feet.

The car that was being driven by the driver who fled the scene of the accident was found about a block or so away from the scene of the accident.

The hit and run driver is being charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident so far but could very well be charged with more.

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Staten Island Dog Bite Law: Dog Bites Can Leave Kids with Emotional Disorders

Children who are bitten by dogs not only suffer physically but emotionally. If your child was bit by a dog in Staten Island and suffers from physical or emotional problems because of the dog bite it is important to contact a dog bite lawyer in Staten Island, such as Frank J. Dito Jr. located at 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304 call 800.976.4904 to set up a free consultation.

Staten Island Toddler Pulled From Pool Alive

A Staten Island toddler who was rescued from drowning in a family pool last Friday is still in the hospital but is in better condition and is expected to live. Doctors are saying it is too early to determine if the 18-month old will suffer any long term problems from the lack of oxygen when he almost drowned.

We hope that this Staten Island toddler makes a full recovery from this close to death experience and lives a happy and full life.

Staten Island Spinal Cord Injury Prevention and Care

With summer in full blast in Staten Island it is important to make sure we are being as safe as possible to avoid spinal cord injuries. Staten Island spinal cord injuries can take place from public pools, private pools, car accidents, ATV accidents, motorcycle accidents and many other things.

Police Cracking Down on Cell Phone Usage While Driving in Staten Island

Today will begin an effort by Staten Island police to be take extra steps to crackdown on drivers who use talk or text on their cell phones while driving.  These days are known as "Cell phone crackdown days" and when New York City has run them in the past they have averaged a number of 6,500 to 8,000 tickets for all boroughs combined in a 24-hour period.  Starting today everyday in Staten Island will be a "cell phone crackdown day"

Texting and driving and talking and driving are illegal in Staten Island and throughout the state of New York but on "cell phone crack down" days police put special focus on pulling over drivers who are on their phones.  Each ticket for using a cell phone while driving is $130. 

Distracted driving is one of the highest reasons for car accidents and is dangerous accounting for many lives and injuries that have left lives changed which is why it is illegal to drive and talk or drive and text in New York. Do the right thing and only use your phone hands free which means use voice activated dialing and leave your phone on speaker phone or use a bluetooth or other headphones if you need to make a call while driving. As for texting some phones come with talk to text programs that allow you to speak what you want to text to someone. Otherwise wait until you are done driving or if it is urgent pull over to the side of the road and make your call or text and then continue driving.

New York Firework Injury Causes Man to Lose His Arm

A man in Long Island was injured when setting off fireworks illegally in New York and is currently hospitalized. Fireworks are illegal in New York and are very dangerous. Hundreds of people are injured by fireworks and die because of fireworks, sparklers and firecrackers every year. Lighting off fireworks illegally and causing injuries to others can result in having a reason to have a personal injury case against you. If you were injured by fireworks in Staten Island call Frank J. Dito Staten Island firework injury and accident lawyer at 800.976.4904.

Falling Tree Branches in New York City's Central Park Causing Injuries and Deaths

With all of the reports in the past year it seems like taking a walk through Central Park in New York is getting more and more dangerous. Yesterday morning an infant was killed and her mother was severely injured when a tree branch fell down on top of them in Central Park. This is the four person that has been injured or killed in the past year in Central Park by a falling tree branch. A lack of tree removal when the trees are dangerous is considered negligence. If you have been injured by a tree branch that fell call 800.976.4904 to speak with Frank J. Dito Jr. and discuss if you have a case.

Daycare Safety: How to Avoid Daycare Injuries in Staten Island Daycares

Daycare negligence can result in child injuries at daycare. If your child was injured in a Staten Island day care it is important that you take legal action against the negligent daycare. If your child attends a Staten Island daycare it is important to know what to look for to make sure they are attending a safe daycare that is free of physical dangers, sexual dangers and mental dangers.

Staten Island Child Injury Alert: Dangers of Hot Tubs and Young Children

Staten Island parents and parents across the country should be aware of the dangerous of hot tub and pool related accidents, injuries and deaths. It is important to make sure that your child is supervised at all times when in and near a swimming pool or hot tub of any kind. Pool and hot tub owners are responsible for keeping the area around their pool or hot tub secured from where children play. Children should not have easy access to a swimming pool or hot tub and if the proper fencing, gates or locks are not installed it may leave you negligent if a child is injured or dies in the pool or hot tub.

Hole in Road on Staten Island Worsens and Creates Dangers Condition Near Fort Wadsworth

Staten Island residents are concerned about a hole in the road in Staten Island near Fort Wadsworth.  The hole in the road has been there for about a month now but residents are reporting that the hole seems to be getting larger by the day almost as if the road was crumbling.  The hole in the road is not only large but very deep.  In fact, according to a report on SILive.com a local resident of the area was able to stick his entire leg into the hole.  The hole is said to be approximately 3 feet deep and is located on Fingerboard Road near the intersection at Tompkins Avenue in Fort Wadsworth.

Local residents called 311 reporting the hole but the city's Department of Environmental Protection did not make a trip out to the property until about a week or so ago and spray painted the area.  Concerned Staten Island residents did not think this was enough of a warning for pedestrians and drivers so they put a trash can where the hole was to warn Staten Island drivers and pedestrians of the hole. One Staten Island homeowner and driver that lives near the hole in the road said that it continues to get larger and larger everyday.

The DEP came out again a few days ago and sent a camera down the hole to investigate why the hole is there and why it is causing the street to cave-in.  The problem is thought to be a problem with a sewer pipe underground.  The spokesperson for the DEP said they will put a cover down over the hole and will proceed with a permanent fix for the hole in the road once the problem is confirmed.

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Avoid Firework Injuries in Staten Island This 4th of July

Many people, although illegal, purchase or somehow obtain fireworks and set them off in Staten Island and throughout New York City on the 4th of July.  One thing to keep in mind this year is that not only are fireworks illegal but they are also extremely dangerous. 

According to firework injuries and firework accidents from previous years the two fireworks that account for most injuries are simple fireworks and sparklers. Next on the list are bottle rockets and professional fireworks. These four forms of fireworks accout for most injuries from fireworks and all can cause severe injuries or even death. 

You should try to keep your kids, teens and any fellow adults you know away from playing with fireworks this 4th of July but there is always the possibility that a firework accident may occur in which case we want you to be prepared to know what to do if you have been injured by a firework.  First aid steps for firework injuries vary depending on what part the body was injured:

• Eye injuries from fireworks - Any impaled object in the eye should be left alone and a call to 911 should be made.  Avoid removing the object from the eye and also avoid putting anything in your eye such as eye wash, eye drops or eye ointment.  Once the paramedics come they will be able to deal with your specific eye injury from the fireworks.
  
• Burn injuries from fireworks - Any type of firework poses the threat for severe burns to anyone it comes into contact with but the most overlooked burn danger is often sparklers which were at one time considered to be a "safe" and "child-friendly" firework.  Sparklers are anything but safe and child-friendly. In fact, sparklers get to above 1,000 degrees fahrenheit and therefore can cause serious burns. If you or someone you know gets burned by a sparkler or a firework it is best to make sure you cool off the burn with cold water and then wrap the burned area of skin with a dry, clean sheet until an ambulance or other medical professional arrives on the scene of the accident.
  
• Loss of limb or amputation from fireworks - If a firework causes a limb to be blown off or a body part to be severed it is very important to do a few things. The first thing that should be done if anyone if ever has a severe laceration or a severed body part is to call 911. While waiting for 911 to arrive if possible have someone search around to see if they can locate the severed body part.  If found the body part should be wrapped in dry, sterile gauze and placed in a plastic bag.  The plastic bag should then be placed indirectly on ice (never place the body part directly on ice as you do not want to freeze the body part). Finding the body part and taking good care of it until medical professionals arrive may allow the injured person the opportunity to have the body part re-attached.  While waiting for the medical professionals to arrive dry, clean or sterile gauze should be applied to the injury to try to minimize the bleeding.
  

Fireworks are not toys and are dangerous. The use of fireworks is not only illegal but is negligence on behalf of the person who is purchasing them and lighting them.

If you, your child or a loved one becomes injured by a firework, sparkler or firecracker due to negligence it is important to speak with an experienced firework injury lawyer in Staten Island. To speak with Frank J. Dito Jr. call 800.976.4904 or email us for more information on firework lawsuits and related information.  Also, if you would like a case evaluation we offer free evaluations. Call today to find out what your case is worth.

Car Accident in Staten Island on Fingerboard Road Causes Hospitalization

Yesterday morning it was reported that two vehicles - a silver sedan and a large white van - collided at Fingerboard Road and Narrows Road South. 

Both of the drivers were taken to Staten Island University Hospital after the accident but so far there is no word on what injuries were sustained in the car accident or the condition of the two accident victims.

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Teen Dies After Skateboard / Golf Car Accident in New York

Skateboard accident can leave a child or teenager of any age with serious injuries especially when there is a second party involved who was negligent. To discuss your Staten Island skateboard accident and injuries call 800.946.4904 to speak with Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island injury lawyer.

Staten Island Fourth of July Injury Prevention: Fireworks Are Not Toys and Are Illegal in New York City

Staten Island injury prevention on the 4th of July is important. There are several things you can do on the 4th of July to prevent injuries from happening to you and your children including firework safety. If you were injured on the 4th of July due to someones negligence it is important that you contact a Staten Island NY injury lawyer at 800.976.4904.

Staten Island Family Hopes Autopsy Explains Motorcycle Crash Death

Young Staten Island motorcyclist who was killed in a motorcycle accident in Staten Island last week will have autopsy done to help determine more about his death and the accident.

Staten Island Motorcylce Crash Claims a Young Man's Life

A young Staten Island man has lost his life due to fatal injuries from a motorcycle accident in New York. Police are still investigating to find out how the accident occurred. Motorcycle death due to negligence of another driver is serious business. To speak with an experienced Staten Island motorcycle injury lawyer call 800.976.4904 to discuss your case in a free consultation.

Brooklyn School Bus Accident Injures Pedestrian

A Brooklyn pedestrian was struck by a school bus last week when she was crossing the street. The school bus driver claims he did not see the pedestrian. As with this accident it is important to find out who is at fault for the accident and injuries that occurred.

New Staten Island Young Driver Laws Are Being Ignored While Other Young Driver Laws are Unknown to Some. Are you following the Rules?

Staten Island teen drivers and their parents should be alert to the Staten Island driving laws that were recently put into place February of this year but you should also be aware of an older law that is still in effect in Staten Island but that is being ignored by many parents and teens. That law is the law that requires Staten Island teens holding a permit to drive in a car with dual brakes at all times when in Staten Island. If they are driving in Brooklyn or any of the other surrounding areas the dual brakes are not necessary but are still a good safety feature.

Staten Island Pedestrian Killed by Tractor-Trailer

Over the weekend a Staten Island woman was killed after she was hit by a tractor trailer while crossing a street in Staten Island, NY.  The Staten Island pedestrian who was hit recently had a hip surgery and was unable to get across the busy intersection before the light turned red.  The light turned green for the on-coming traffic to go and the tractor trailer driver saw the man that was walking ahead of the elderly woman who died but did not see her at all because he said she was in his blind spot.

The woman was crushed by the tractor trailer Saturday morning while walking across Port Richmond Avenue and Richmond Terrace in Staten Island.

So far no criminal charges have been placed against the driver of the tractor trailer.

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Staten Island Child Product Recall Alert: McDonalds Recalls Shrek Drinking Glasses for Cadmium

Shrek drinking glass sold exclusively at McDonalds have been recalled for traces of cadmium that were found in the glasses. Cadmium poisoning can cause severe long term health problems such as respiratory problems, kidney problems, liver problems, bone density problems and can cause cancer. Product liability cases for cadmium poisoning can be handled by a Staten Island cadmium injury lawyer call 800.976.4904 for a free consultation.

One Worker Injured and One Worker Dead After Power Line Accident

One worker is dead and another severely injured after a power line accident took place. The man who was injured in a power line accident this past Tuesday was released from the hospital after being treated for burns.

The two workers had been hired to powerwash the front of the house and were using an aluminum ladder which came in contact with electric wires at the house.  The contact between the aluminum ladder and the electric wires caused the injury to occur. Normally, it is recommended that non-constructive wood or fiberglass ladders be used when working on the outside of homes because of the chances that the ladder will come into contact with an electrical wire.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the work related death and work related injury to determine who is at fault for the power line accident.

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