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Firm Moves Case Out From Under Bankruptcy Stay

Lawsuit against General Motors stayed by the bankruptcy filing personal injury claims are put on hold until parties agree to binding arbitration of claims

Firm Settles Case on For Direct Selection of a Jury

slip and fall lawsuit involving elderly woman settled at mediation between both property owners and the plaintiff's attorney. Settled before jury selection

Driver and Pedestrians Urged to be Careful as City Expects First Snow

Snow, ice and freezing rain forecast for New York City, Brookly and Staten Island driving could be dangerous and sidewalks may be slippery as snow and ice falls

City of New York Modifies 911 System for Snake Hill Road

The City of New York changed 911 system to accept Snake Hill Road as an accident location due to the number of car accidents that happen on the dangerous road

New York City Schools Get PCB Removal Offers from Private Firms

New York City schools have been receiving offers for PCB removal services from private firms that believe they can do the job for less money and in 2 to 3 years

Infant Deaths Sparks Re-Announcement of Drop Side Crib Recall

Delta drop-side cribs with pegs were recalled in 2008. The CPSC has re-announced the recall after an infant died a few months ago. Delta cribs missing pegs

NYPD Ticketing Bicyclists for Running Red Lights in Central Park

NYPD are giving out tickets to bicyclists who do not stop at red lights near Central Park. Bicyclists have mixed feeling on the subject. 718-979-4300

Bronx Bus Crash Strikes New Safety Measures

Bronx bus accident has called for more safety measures to be put into place for tour buses to ensure the safety of the passengers 718-979-4300 free consultation

EPA Rejects Timeline for PCB Cleanup in NYC Schools

The EPA does not approve of the City of New York's recent proposed 10 year plan for the PCB clean up in New York City public schools. PCB exposure is dangerous.

MTA Considering Installing Sliding Doors to Prevent Subway Injuries

Injuries and deaths caused by New York City trains have forced the MTA to look into installing sliding glass doors to help prevent more injuries in the future.

10 Things Your Auto Insurance Company Won't Tell You

Auto insurance companies won't tell you certain things when you are shopping around for auto insurance - usually because it benefits them not to tell you.

Staten Island Fire Truck Ran Red Light Without Stopping According to Reports

Staten Island fire truck ran red light without stopping according to reports. It is NY law for emergency vehicles to stop at red lights. 718-979-4300

Fire Truck Accident in Staten Island: New York Laws Concerning Sirens and Proper Warning in an Emergency

A fire truck hit a van with disabled adults in Staten Island leaving 14 injured and 1 dead. See requirements for emergency vehicles going through red lights.

Elderly and Car Accidents | Staten Island New York Injury Lawyer

An elderly person involved in a car accident is more likely to suffer from severe injuries when compared to a young adult or a middle-aged person. This vulnerability occurs mostly due to frail bones which can easily be broken and bruised. Additionally when suffering from an injury at an old age it can take a longer time to heal and a longer time to rehabilitate the body back to where it was prior to the accident. For additional information about an elderly person injured in a car accident in New York contact Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island injury lawyer at 718-979-4300. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304.

Should a Schools Responsibility to Keep Children Safe Include PCB Exposure?

New York public schools have been discovering high levels of PCBs are present in some of their classrooms. High levels of PCBs can be dangerous causing cancer, learning disabilities and much more. Isn't it time schools take responsibility for keeping the children attending safe by making sure they are not being over exposed to PCBs which can cause life lasting effects. For additional information call 718-979-4300. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304.

Meningitis Scare at Union Township Elementary in New Jersey

Recently there was a bacterial meningitis scare at Union Township Elementary in Union, New Jersey. This was not the only meningitis scare in New Jersey recently. There have been other cases - one in which a teenager died. It is important to know the symptoms of bacterial meningitis to look out for in your child and in yourself.

Dangerous Levels of PCBs Found in East Harlem PS 37, PS 112, PS 206

PCBs were found in excessive amounts in three East Harlem schools recently. This comes after many schools being already added to a list of schools in New York City with high PCB amounts. The schools in East Harlem are PS 37, PS 112, and PS 206. PCBs are a chemical compound which is dangerous when over exposure takes place over long periods of time. Possible side effects of PCBs include ADD, Autism, cancer, and many other health and learning problems. For additional information call Frank J. Dito Jr. 718-979-4300.

800,000 Popular Car Seats Recalled for Dangerous Reason

Dorel and the NHTSA announced a recall for car seats made between May 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009 sold under the names Maxi-Cosi, Eddie Bauer, Cosco, and Safety 1st. The issue with the car seats is that the harness can become loose and can cause a potential risk for injury if the child was to be involved in a car accident after the harness was already loosened due to this issue. For additional information or for immediate help if your child was injured by a recalled product contact Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island product recall lawyer at 718-979-4300. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304.

Update on New York Law for Removing Snow and Ice from Cars and Other Vehicles

An update on the New York law for removing snow and ice from cars. If put into place this could fine regular size vehicles (most cars, trucks and SUVs) $75 per occurrence. This bill is currently still pending but hopefully will become law soon. The amendment to the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law would reduce the number of people driving with snow and ice build up on their cars and would avoid large chunks of snow and ice from becoming a potential hazard to people driving behind them. This can help reduce the overall amount of injuries caused by this type of problem. For additional information about liability for injuries call Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island injury lawyer at 718-979-4300. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304.

PCBs Found in Bronx P.S. 68: Parents are Concerned

PS 68 in the Bronx, NY is one of the latest schools to test positive for high levels of PCBs. Many parents are concerned about the health problems associated with long term over exposure to PCBs such as reproductive problems, cancer, and learning disabilities. For additional information call Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island PCB injury lawyer at 718-979-4300. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304.

PCBs and Cancer: Should Parents of New York City Public School Children be Concerned?

PCBs have been linked to cancer when studies were done on animals and the results are thought to be similar in adults. Long term overexposure to PCBs increases the chances of cancer according to certain studies and parents of New York City public school children are worried their children may have been effected by the exposure. For additional information contract Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island PCB lawyer at 718.979.4300. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304.

PCBs: A Contributor to Many Rapidly Increasing Health Problems and Learning Disabilities?

Many health issues such as cancer, autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), and other learning disabilities and health issues have been found to be associated to overexposure of PCBs. With issues such as PCBs being found in some Staten Island school classrooms it is important to understand the long term effects PCBs may have. For additional information about the toxicity of PCBs or for help regarding a PCB overexposure lawsuit dealing with negligence call Frank J. Dito Jr Staten Island injury lawyer at 718-979-4300. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304

Do I Have a Shoulder Injury? Signs of a Shoulder Injury | Staten Island Injury Law Firm

Determining whether shoulder pain from an accident is being caused by a shoulder injury or just a a temporary pain from the initial shock to the shoulder can sometimes be difficult. It is important to know the signs that indicate a shoulder injury that may need a doctor or an orthopedics attention. Common signs of an injured shoulder may include a stiff shoulder, being unable to get a full range of motion from the shoulder, or a feeling that the shoulder is sliding or popping out of socket. For additional information on a shoulder injury caused by negligence from a car accident, slip and fall or other type of accident in Staten Island New York call Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island Injury Lawyer at 718.979.4300. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304.

Results from PCB Tests for PS 53 in Staten Island Are In

The test results to examine the amount of PCB's in PS 53 in Staten Island are in and show that there are high levels of PCB's present as previously thought. Rooms ranged in PCB levels from 7 parts per million to 260,000 parts per million. The federal acceptable amount of PCB's is currently listed at 50 parts per million. Staten Island's PS 53 is over the limit by a far. For additional information about what effects high PCB levels can have on children and adults call 718-979-4300 to speak with Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island injury lawyer. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304

New Jersey Driver Injured by Ice Dislodging from Truck In Front of Her

Snow removal from a car can help avoid accidents. In fact, in New York and New Jersey removing snow from a car, SUV, truck, or any other type of vehicle is the law including removing the snow from the roof of the vehicle. A woman in New Jersey was injured when a slab of ice dislodged from the truck in front of her and hit her windshield. The woman suffered injuries from shards of glass in her mouth and around her eye. For additional information call Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island injury lawyer at 718-979-4300. 1610 Richmond Road, Staten Island, New York 10304.