Articles From Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek

Three People Injured after Construction Barrier Collapse

Two women and a man were injured during a recent NYC downpour when a plywood wall at a construction site in Midtown Manhattan’s Garment District fell onto the adjacent sidewalk. The three people were ...

Many Settlements Reached in Claims from NYC Ferry Accident

The company that owns the commuter ferry that crashed in New York City early this year has settled with many of those who were injured in the accident. The accident happened in January when a ferry ...

Two Killed in 4th of July Jet Ski Accident

Two people riding a jet ski near Coney Island were killed while celebrating the Independence Day holiday. The accident happened that evening when C.H., 29, and W.T., 44, were riding the same jet ski. ...

NYC Couple Involved in Fatal Accident on Long Island Expressway

An early morning car accident claimed the life of a New York City woman and left her husband seriously injured recently. The crash happened around 4:30 in the morning on Sunday when the two were ...

Pedestrian, Rider injured in Motorcycle Crash Allegedly Caused by Police

An injury accident involving a teen and an elderly pedestrian is being investigated by authorities. The crash happened on a recent Sunday evening when several teens were riding dirt bikes.

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Killed in Trucking Accident

An off-duty New York City police officer died in a crash that occurred around 2:30 in the morning last Monday.

Recent Product Liability Cases

Product liability cases involve consumer products which cause harm or death to those who use them. These products can include any type of consumer product, from auto parts to toys, appliances, ...

Trucker Receives Damages for False Arrest

An Alabama trucker who was falsely imprisoned for 34 days as a result of a contract dispute with the company he drove for won a civil case in 2010.

New York Man Dies in Drug-Related Crash

On January 21, 2012 a 50 year-old New York motorist was killed when his car was struck head-on by a driver whose car crossed the center line of the highway.

Federal Pilot Project for Medical Error Reporting

A pilot project is in the works at the federal level which would seek information regarding medical mistakes directly from consumers.

Woman Charged with DUI after Crash Injures 5

Z.T. was driving her compact sedan with one adult and three child passengers when the accident happened.

NYC Man Struck by Garbage Truck after Trip & Fall

A 31-year-old man who had become a recent resident in New York City was killed after being hit by a sanitation truck.

Police Search For Hit-And-Run Driver In Bridge Collision

According to New York police, the driver believed to be responsible for a recent traffic collision fled the scene and is currently being sought by authorities.

New York Driver Accused Of Impaired Driving In Recent Accident

After sideswiping a vehicle on the interstate, the former wife of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is accused of driving under the influence of drugs.
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