On Sunday, November 6, 2011, the third passenger of an October helicopter crash in the East River died, according to information received by Manhattan aviation attorney, Jonathan C Reiter. Harriet Nicholson, 60, suffered from a near-drowning experience after the October helicopter crash, which eventually caused her death.

As New York City injury lawyer Jonathan C Reiter explains, the near drowning incident resulted in a shortage of oxygen to the brain. This shortage eventually lead to the victim's death, according to the city medical examiner's office.

On October 4, 2011, Mrs. Nicholson, her husband Paul Nicholson, her daughter, Sonia Marra and her daughter's partner, Helen Tamaki, boarded a 1976 Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter. The group was celebrating Sonia Marra's 40^th birthday. The chopper was attempting to take off from the heliport and crashed just north of the landing pad off East 34^th Street, according to previous reports received by Manhattan aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter.

As Reiter previously reported, the accident occurred at approximately 3:30 pm and rescue teams retrieved the first drowning victim, Sonia Marra, by 4:40 pm. Marra died from shortage of oxygen to the brain as well, states New York City injury lawyer Jonathan C Reiter.

Manhattan aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter explains the investigation into the crash continues, and is expected to continue for months to come. He explains that investigators found few clues immediately after the crash, as light rains and winds of 10-12 miles per hour were ongoing at the time of the accident.

New York City injury lawyer Jonathan C Reiter understands that airline crashes and private plane crashes are extremely traumatic, and often leave family members confused, stunned and overwhelmed. New York City aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter has vast experience in helping victims and their families navigate through the aftermath.  He has successfully represented the families of victims of crashes such as American Airlines Flight 587, EgyptAir990 and several others.

If you or a loved one have been involved in an aviation accident, New York City injury lawyer can help clarify issues concerning your rights, the legal processes and compensation you may be entitled to for injuries and other repercussions.

If you need to speak with a compassionate and experienced Manhattan aviation attorney, please contact the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter to schedule a free consultation at (888)-464-1952.

(New York City aviation attorney news) - The National Transportation Safety Board published its annual "Most Wanted List," on June 23, 2011, according to a press release from the organization. New York City aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter explains that the list is presented each year in order to address issues that need attention, improve safety and save the lives of passengers across the United States. The announcement was made at a press conference in Washington, DC, according to information retrieved by New York City aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter.

As reported by General Aviation News, NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman explained, "The NTSB's ability to influence transportation safety depends on our ability to communicate and advocate for changes." She described the Most Wanted List as "the most powerful tool we have to highlight our priorities."

While the NTSB points out that the United States has not experienced a fatal, large commercial aviation accident since February 2009, it explains that 450 individuals were killed in general aviation crashes in 2010.

The NTSB further states that general aviation experiences the largest number of accidents of all sectors in aviation. The fatality rate for general aviation is six times higher than small commuter and air taxi operators, according to the NTSB and New York City aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter.

New York City aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter explains that general aviation received the most attention within the top 10 list. General aviation-related goals highlighted within the Most Wanted List include:

• Improve general aviation safety
• Promote pilot and air traffic controller professionalism
• Address human fatigue
• Require safety management systems
• Improve runway safety
• Require image and onboard data recorders

The NTSB explains that "reducing GA fatality rates requires improvements to the aircraft, flying environment, and pilot performance."

The organization explains that maintenance personnel need to remain up-to-date in their training and continually pay particular attention to key systems within the field, such as electrical systems. The NTSB further points out, that even with the highest performing equipment, "the best aircraft in the world will not prevent a crash if the pilot is not appropriately trained and prepared for conditions."

The NTSB emphasizes education and awareness as key factors to preventing accidents and fatalities.

New York City aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter is committed to helping victims of highly traumatic, injurious general aviation accidents receive the compensation they deserve. In the wake of an accident as significant as a plane crash, many individuals are unsure and unable to decide where to begin the process of healing and moving forward. New York City aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter is experienced in all types of aviation accident cases and the associated technical issues and can help inform victims of their rights, guide them through the legal process and help them obtain compensation for their injuries.

If you need to speak with someone experienced in aviation accidents, contact the law firm of New York City aviation attorney Jonathan C Reiter.

New York City, NY - (New York aviation attorney News) On Tuesday, May 11, 2011, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a proposal for a substantial and wide-ranging overhaul of air carrier crew training. According to the press release, which was published on the FAA website, the overhaul is in response to proposed revisions on the January 2009 proposal, Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2010.

New York aviation attorney, JC Reiter reports the press release claims, "The United States has the world's safest aviation system, but we are continually seeking ways to make it safer." U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood adds, "This proposal will make U.S. pilots and other crewmembers even better-equipped to handle any emergency they may encounter."

The new proposal requires flight crews to demonstrate, rather than just learn, critical skills in "real-world" training scenarios. Crews rather than singular pilots will train together, coordinating actions through Crew Resource Management and fly through scenarios based on true-to-life events. Flight dispatchers will be required to participate in the training as well, and demonstrate ability in today's complex aviation environment.

Just as the 2009 proposal required, pilots and crews will be required to train on pilot flight simulation training devices. New York aviation attorney JC Reiter also points out pilots will also be required to complete special hazard training, in addition to demonstrating crew resource management skills.

The proposal, according to reports received by New York aviation attorney JC Reiter, is the first of three regulatory updates the FAA is planning to release this summer. The next two documents will deal with establishing higher minimum requirements for new first officers and reducing pilot fatigue.

New York aviation attorney JC Reiter explains, that while no fatalities involving U.S. commercial airlines occurred in 2010, accidents still occurred in air and on the ground.

New York aviation attorney JC Reiter reports information from the International Air Transport Association, the most common cause of airline accidents were planes missing the runway during takeoffs or landings. A large number of those accidents involved wet runways or too much speed.

The revises proposal tackles this issue by calling for ground and flight training to ensure pilots remain able to recognize and recover from stalls and aircraft upsets, according to New York aviation attorney JC Reiter. In addition to the ground training, simulation training, and scenario testing, remedial training would also be required for those who display performance deficiencies.

These revisions mark the most significant changes to pilot training in the past 20 years, according to FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. "This is a major effort to strengthen the performance of pilots, flight attendants and dispatchers through better training," he explains.

Aviation accidents can be overwhelming and traumatic for the victims and their families and many are at a loss as to what steps to take or where to turn for help after the crash. A New York City aviation accident attorney can help victims and loved ones begin the healing process by helping them to understand their rights, navigate the complex legal process and work to gain compensation for their injuries caused by the tragic accident. It is important to contact a veteran airline accident lawyer that is familiar with the complex technical and legal issues associated with these types of cases to represent you in court.

Reported by New York City aviation accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter, a New York personal injury lawyer experienced in representing victims of airline accidents. 

New York, NY - (Aviation Accident Attorney News) According to information released Wednesday, February 23, 2011, by the International Air Transport Association, commercial airline deaths worldwide rose 15 percent in 2010, while the accident rate of Western-built jets fell to an all-time low. The International Air Transport Association, a trade group for the world's airliners, findings were reported by ABC News the same day.

According to the IATA and ABC News, 786 people died in 23 different airline accidents in 2010. This figure is an increase from the 685 deaths in the 18 crashes of 2009. The numbers include all jets and turboprops operated on commercial flights. They do not include private or military aircraft.

No fatalities involving U.S. commercial airlines occurred in 2010.

The most common cause of airline accidents were planes missing the runway during takeoffs or landings. A large number of those accidents involved wet runways or too much speed.

According to the IATA, one serious accident occurred for every 1.6 million Western-built airline flights. In 2009, the accident rate was one serious accident for every 1.4 million flights. IATA also pointed out that 2.4 billion people flew without harm on 36.8 million jet and turboprop flights in 2010.

Accident rates were lowest in North America and the former Soviet republics, followed by Asia and Europe. Rates in the Asia-Pacific region, Middle East-North Africa and Latin America-Caribbean were higher than the world average. The highest rate of airline accidents was in Africa in 2010. According to IATA, African airlines accounted for two percent of worldwide passenger traffic, but 23 percent of serious accidents.

Aviation accidents can be overwhelming and traumatic for the victims and their families and many are at a loss as to what steps to take or where to turn for help after the crash. A New York City aviation accident attorney can help victims and loved ones begin the healing process by helping them to understand their rights, navigate the complex legal process and work to gain compensation for their injuries caused by the tragic accident. It is important to contact a veteran airline accident lawyer that is familiar with the complex technical and legal issues associated with these types of cases to represent you in court.

Reported by New York City aviation accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter, a New York personal injury lawyer experienced in representing victims of airline accidents. 

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The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest pilots union in the United States, recently stepped up the campaign against individuals intentionally pointing lasers at airliners by calling on lawmakers, regulators and industry officials to take action against the culprits. The Wall Street Journal reported on the matter on January 26, 2011, and explained the union's proposal includes calls for public awareness campaigns, the expansion of "laser-free zones" and new air-traffic control safeguards and pilot procedures to help minimize the threats.

When pointed into an aircraft, lasers can temporarily blind and/or incapacitate pilots, resulting in added danger for the pilots, passengers and individuals nearby. The call for action was issued by Lee Moak, the union leader on Tuesday January 25, 2011. This move is the first major public-safety drive to be issued under Moak, who was recently elected union president.

Moak, who is also a Delta Air Lines pilot, stated, "A threat this serious requires decisive action from every legislative and regulatory angle, but we also need the public to get engaged."

While no injuries have been reported in relation to lasers being pointed into the cockpits of aircrafts, pilots have reported instances of lasers lighting up cockpits and making visibility difficult.

The Federal Aviation Administration stated in its annual report on the week of January 17, 2011 that potentially blinding laser incidents involving all types of planes across the U.S. almost doubled to 2,800 in 2010 from the previous year.

In 2010, Los Angeles International Airport and the airspace surrounding the area had the highest number of incidents involving lasers, with 102 reported events. O'Hare International Airport in Chicago had the second highest number of reports.

While no injuries have been reported as of yet, the threat still exists.

Aviation accidents can be overwhelming and traumatic for the victims and their families and many are at a loss as to what steps to take or where to turn for help after the crash. A New York City aviation accident attorney can help victims and loved ones begin the healing process by helping them to understand their rights, navigate the complex legal process and work to gain compensation for their injuries caused by the tragic accident. It is important to contact a veteran airline accident lawyer that is familiar with the complex technical and legal issues associated with these types of cases to represent you in court.

Reported by New York City aviation accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter, a New York personal injury lawyer experienced in representing victims of airline accidents. 

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Phone: (888)-464-1952

New York, NY- A study released by London-based aviation data and consultancy firm Ascend found that 828 people lost their lives in airliner crashes around the globe last year. According to information provided by Bloomberg, the total number of fatal airliner accidents increased by five to 28, and the fatality figure was 4 percent higher than last decade's annual average of 794 deaths. While the report revealed a 13 percent jump in from the 2009 fatality count, the number of fatal jet crashes fell from 37.6 per year in the 1990s to 27.2 per year this decade. Ascend safety director Paul Hayes concluded, "Air safety is still improving, and this has resulted in 100 fewer fatal accidents during that last decade than in the 1990s."

Four airliner accidents claimed 472 lives, or 65 percent of the total number of fatalities reported in jet crashes last year. The worst of these plane wrecks, which involved an Air India Express-flown Boeing Co. 737, occurred in Mangalore during the month of May. The violent aviation accident killed 152 passengers and six crew members. Additionally, the July crash of an Airbus SAS A321 flown by Pakistan's Airblue resulted in the deaths of 146 passengers and six crew. A 10-year-old Dutch child was the sole survivor of a deadly plane crash at a Tripoli airport in May. Libya's Afriqiyah Airways Airbus A330 wreck killed 103 people. The fourth worst crash occurred when an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 originating from Beirut, Lebanon crashed into the sea. Eighty-two passengers and eight crew members lost their lives.

Aviation experts noted that although the four worst airliner crashes involved western-built jets, they were being operated by carriers in budding economies with generally basic infrastructures. Mr. Hayes contended that a lack of precision-landing gear, dangerous environmental factors, and limited corporate supervision can also prove hazardous in the field of air travel. "Worldwide, you have an accident rate of a bit more than one for every million flights... But if you look at Western Europe or North America it's probably closer to one in 15 million," he said. Modern planes are equipped with technology that provides the pilot with a "guide path" and directions regarding the altitude of the aircraft during the landing process. However, many airports outside of Western Europe and North America lack the technology that allows these instruments to function properly. This factor appears to play a greater role in aviation accidents than the aircraft itself, seeing as western-built jets accounted for 90 percent of air traffic in 2010.

Leading Manhattan injury attorney Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a plane crash, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. Located in the Empire State Building, with more than thirty years of experience litigating the multifaceted claims of aviation accident victims and their families, contacting New York City aviation accident lawyer Jonathan Reiter with regard to your particular personal injury or wrongful death case may help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

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The Piper PA-44 Seminole four-seater plane reportedly just arrived at PBIA from the Bahamas, in order to clear customs. As the plane was taking off from PBIA to continue their flight to Melbourne, it flew for a short distance before it crashed back down into the tarmac below, and erupted in flames. 

Two flight school students and an instructor from the Florida Institute of Technology’s aviation school in Melbourne were on board the plane at the time of the fatal crash. They were reportedly conducting a routine training flight as part of the school’s international flight curriculum.

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue rushed to the scene, where they found a lone survivor buried underneath a pile of bodies. The sole survivor was then airlifted by helicopter to St. Mary’s Medical Center, where the victim was listed in critical condition, but subsequently succumbed to their injuries.

Two brothers, Kyle and Kristopher Joy Henegar, a flight student along with Dheni Teresa Frembling, an instructor on the Piper and graduate of the school and Jordyn Leigh Agostini, an instructor due to graduate in December were aboard the plane when it crashed. 

Federal crash investigators alleged that one of the engines was not working when the Piper went down.  The lead investigator, Butch Wilson said, “ We suspect we know how the impact happened,” but provided no details.  All three pilots on board were very experienced, two were commercial rated pilots and the student pilot also had advanced training.

The Dean of the College of Aeronautics Winston Scott told reporters, “We can only assume the student was flying the airplane with the instructor sitting next to the student. That’s how it’s typically done.”


Maintenance records showed that the airplane was bought in 2007 and has the latest technology and recently completed its 100-hour inspection.

Aviation accidents can be overwhelming and traumatic for the victims and their families and many are at a loss as to what steps to take or where to turn for help after the crash. A New York City aviation accident attorney can help victims and loved ones begin the healing process by helping them to understand their rights, navigate the complex legal process and work to gain compensation for their injuries caused by the tragic accident. It is important to contact a veteran airline accident lawyer that is familiar with the complex technical and legal issues associated with these types of cases to represent you in court.
 
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Ontario County, NY—A detached dump truck bed straddling the New York State Thruway near Manchester in Ontario County, New York caused two automobiles to become involved in separate crashes, consequently resulting in a total of 17 driver and passenger injuries. The series of motor vehicle collisions (MVC) occurred on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 around 4:30 a.m. New York State Police (NYSP) authorities are in the process of determining whether the primary motor vehicle accident, in which the box of the dump truck struck a County Route 7 overpass, disengaged and landed on the roadway, was prompted by a mechanical issue or driver error, reported the DemocratAndChronicle.com.

According to information provided, 49-year-old dump truck operator identified as John Hoey was reported to be driving east on the New York State Thruway, otherwise known as the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway, when the bed of the dump truck lifted for unknown reasons. Upon doing so, it struck the County Route 7 overpass at mile marker 337 and subsequently detached from the body of the truck, coming to a rest in the roadway. The truck was stopped in the median of the thruway after the incident.

Soon after the initial dump truck accident, 47-year-old motorist Max Itzkowitz, who was traveling in a 2004 Chevrolet passenger van, occupied by two adults and eight children, tried to swerve away from the box but failed to do so. The passenger van “side-swiped” the dump truck’s bed. All of the vehicle’s occupants suffered injuries in the wreck and had to be taken to hospitals in Rochester, New York. Two of the children riding in the vehicle were airlifted via medical helicopter for severe injuries. Moments later, another dump truck box-involved collision occurred, in which a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban sport utility vehicle violently hit the box. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Yosef Compton, two adult passengers and four children, were all injured and required medical attention after the SUV accident. While the extent of the 17 injuries acquired in the series of crashes were undisclosed by NYSP officials, two were allegedly deemed to be critical. The eastbound lanes of the New York Thruway, between exit 43 (Manchester) and exit 42 (Geneva), were closed to motorists for hours, pending preliminary investigations into the injurious motor vehicle accidents. New York State Police deputies are expected to conduct a full probe into the crashes.

Leading auto accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an automobile accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. With over thirty years of experience litigating the complex claims of auto accident victims and their families, contacting the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter with regard to your personal injury case may help you obtain the reparations you deserve. 


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New York City, NY—Metropolitan Transit Authorities (MTA) are expected to conduct a full investigation into a tragic on the job accident that resulted in the death of a New York City Transit supervisor at approximately 4:30 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010. According to reports, a city transit employee was electrocuted by the third rail of the elevated train tracks during rainy weather conditions in Queens.  While the incident, which marked the first NYC transit worker death to occur in three years, may appear to have happened by unfortunate chance, a comprehensive probe will be required to validate that hypothesis. News coverage concerning the deadly workplace accident also noted that under NYC Transit safety regulations, employees are barred from working near the live third rail if it is “raining or the area is rain-slicked”, according to information provided by the New York Daily News.

Reports stated veteran NYC Transit supervisor James Knell, 45, was picking up an over-night shift for a fellow employee when the accident occurred on the A line, in close proximity to the Beach 90th Street station in Rockaway Beach. Inconsistent downpours had been reported throughout the night Knell was working, however, it was unknown whether the rain had come to a complete stop or continued to fall lightly at 4:30 a.m. Knell was allegedly finishing up his work and went to recover a bucket of spikes left on the railway tracks when he slipped on the wet tracks, consequently landing on the electrified third rail. Knell, an employee with NYC Transit for 13 years, was electrocuted and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

According to Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 President John Samuelsen, “Working in the rain around a live third rail is inherently dangerous, it shouldn’t happen… A man is not going home to his family.” Knell leaves behind his wife, Jackie, who is devastated by the accident. Investigations into the fatal transit-related accident are expected to be underway.

New York Workplace injury attorney Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one has suffered injury or death due to neglect in the workplace, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. With over three decades of experience litigating the complex claims of victims and family members of those injured or killed on the job, contacting the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter with regard to your workplace injury or wrongful death case may help you acquire the monetary damages you deserve.

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Jonathan C. Reiter
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New York, NY 10118  
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New York, NY— Recent news reports have revealed that while the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) installed over 4,000 security cameras in New York subways, half of them are allegedly defective. The discovery has raised tension amongst many New York subway commuters, especially in light of recent events. Such occurrences included a Sunday, March 28, 2010 subway murder, in which the culprit involved in a fatal stabbing managed to escape as transportation security cameras negligently failed to capture his criminal acts. A deadly Monday morning, March 29, 2010 terrorist attack, in which two suicide bombers detonated two explosives in Moscow, Russia, killing 39 victims and injuring over 100 others, has also raised public scrutiny on the MTA’s alleged failure to maintain a legitimate subway security system, according to information provided by NBC New York.

While MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan contends allegations stating half of the New York subway systems security cameras don’t work are false, he also noted the wiring processes for many of the newly installed cameras are underway, with 910 cameras to be activated by June of this year. However, it was not stated when the remaining cameras will be up and running, subsequently posing increased potential safety hazards to New York commuters. The MTA reported there are over 2,200 functioning cameras in place currently, as well as New York Police Department (NYPD) officials patrolling the subways at all times. Mayor Michael Bloomberg stated Tuesday, March 30, 2010, “I think it’s fair to say the MTA does not have enough money to provide the level of security that people want and that we should have… If we didn’t learn the need for security in the subway system time and time in the past, yesterday or the day before should have taught us again.” MTA spokesperson Kevin Ortiz noted, “The safety and security of our customers is the MTA’s top priority… In a post-9/11 world we have worked together to harden our infrastructure, secure sensitive areas and prioritize locations for surveillance cameras.”

Leading New York subway accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one have been injured or killed due to negligent subway transportation security, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries and damages. With over thirty years of experience in personal injury litigation, contacting the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter with regard to your subway security-related injury claim may help you obtain the reparations you deserve.


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New York, NY—Maintenance issues aboard certain American Airlines aircraft have prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to propose $1,087,500 in penalties since March 12, 2010. FAA inspections revealed the airlines failure to uphold appropriate maintenance of its jets, which posed potential aviation safety hazards to flight crewmembers and passengers, according to information provided by the Star-Telegram. While the proposed penalties are steep, American Airlines was not the only airline to face maintenance-related fees. Northwest Airlines was cited for its failure to conduct windshield wiring inspections, resulting in $1.45 million in FAA-proposed penalties, reported the Minneapolis / St. Paul business Journal.

According to federal regulators, “American maintenance workers failed to properly document a malfunctioning speed indicator on an MD-82 jet in February 2009”. Reports noted that on February 2, 2009, maintenance crews deemed the pitot tube warning light to be defective and subsequently delayed repairs in accordance with approved procedures. However, the pitot tube light was actually doing its job by attempting to warn American flight crews that the pitot tube heater itself was out of order. The American Airlines plane reportedly made a total of five trips, unbeknownst to the fact that the pitot tube heater was not working. Planes are equipped with pitot tube heaters as a means of preventing the pitot tube, which measures the aircraft’s airspeed, from becoming frozen and presenting incorrect readings. According to reports, a frozen pitot tube might have been the cause of the Air France Flight 447 crash, which resulted in 216 passenger fatalities as well as 12 crewmember deaths on June 1, 2009. 

According to American Airlines spokesman Tim Smith, “Safety is a fundamental to the American Airlines culture and to our success… American is the only U.S. airline that continues to handle the majority of its heavy maintenance with in-house, FAA-certified mechanics that have met and passed all FAA experience requirements, written tests, and practical examinations.” American Airlines reported has 30 days to contest the FAA’s findings and proposed penalties.

Leading aviation accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to an airline’s failure to maintain safety aboard its aircraft, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. With over thirty years of experience in the field of aviation litigation, contacting the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter with regard to your aviation-related claim may help you obtain the reparations you deserve.


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Harrison, NY (News)—For the fourth time in the last four months, crewmembers and passengers aboard a US Airways airliner reported smelling a foul odor throughout the plane’s cabin, subsequently resulting in the hospitalization of nine of the plane’s occupants Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Several people aboard the Boeing 767 aircraft experienced symptoms including alleged respiratory issues and eye irritations. The US Airways plane with the tail number 251 has been grounded for the fourth time and is under investigation by US Airways and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials, as a means of finding out what may have caused the suspected cabin air contamination incident, according to information provided by NewsChannel 36.

Medic emergency medical services (EMS) personnel responded to the airport to transport seven members of the crew and two passengers to Carolinas Medical Center after they reported feeling ill due to an onboard “electrical” odor. As of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, eight of the nine victims were released from the medical center after being treated for their symptoms while the remaining passengers were transferred onto another flight to continue their scheduled trip from Charlotte, North Carolina to Montego Bay, Jamaica. Reports noted the same aircraft was involved in three other incidents on December 28, 2009, December 30, 2009, and January 16, 2010. An engine oil leak caused the January 16 incident, in which victims complained of ongoing neurological symptoms including “headaches, joint pain, tingling, and numbness in their hands and feet, as well as memory and reaction time issues”, according to news coverage from WIVB.  The December incidents were reportedly prompted by a hydraulic fluid (Skydrol) leak.

In a letter written to US Airways concerning previous incidents of cabin air contamination, the United States Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) stated, “It is unacceptable to expose crew members and passengers to these toxins, and it is also unacceptable to deny associated workers’ compensation claims and keep passengers in the dark”, simultaneously insisting on the use of improved filtrations systems and less noxious engine oil. According to a scientist from the AFA, “Sometimes the engines leak oil and those oils are highly toxic”, leaving victims with respiratory issues, headaches, tremors, and memory loss as a result of the toxic fumes, which can hastily spread throughout airplane cabins. Investigations into these reoccurring fume-events are expected to be underway.

Leading New York defective products attorney Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one have suffered enduring symptoms caused by a cabin air contamination incident due to an aircraft engine oil leak, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries and damages. With over thirty years of experience in the field of aviation litigation, contacting the New York injury attorney

Personal Injury Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter with regards to your aviation-related defective product claim may help you obtain the reparations you deserve. 

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Harrison, NY (News)—Authorities from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) are expected to probe yet another runaway Toyota Prius incident, in which a motorist contended sudden acceleration issues were the cause of a Tuesday, March 9, 2010 motor vehicle collision (MVC). The accident comes merely one day after a California Highway Patrol trooper jumped into action to help a Prius driver slow down his vehicle after it accelerated to speeds of approximately 90 miles per hour on a 30-mile stretch on Interstate 8. Though formal investigations are essential in proving the legitimacy behind this particular claim of a sticking accelerator pedal, responding police deputies apparently lacked any indication that the crash was caused by driver error, according to information provided by the National Public Radio.

Officials from the Harrison Police Department allegedly reported receiving a statement from the unidentified 56-year-old victim, in which she stated the vehicle sped up as she was driving down a long curving driveway, consequently sending the 2005 Prius careening across a roadway where it violently crashed into a stone wall. Thankfully, injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident were deemed to be non-life threatening. According to Harrison Police Capt. Anthony Marraccini, the badly damaged vehicle remains at the police station although a regional Toyota official reportedly inquired about obtaining the vehicle for independent investigatory purposes. However, police officials decided to let federal regulators look further into the incident instead, noting that the vehicle “belongs to the owner, not to Toyota”. The Harrison, New York crash came as yet another blow to the Toyota Motor Corporation, which has recalled over 8 million vehicles and faces a long list of pending litigation, ranging from class-action cases to wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits. The highly scrutinized automaker has also been linked to 56 fatal accidents with regard to sticking accelerator pedals and other safety issues, subsequently establishing obvious potential dangers for Toyota customers. DOT investigations are reported underway.

With over three decades of experience litigating the complex claims of auto accident victims and their families, contacting the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter with regard to your personal injury or product liability case may help you acquire sufficient compensation for your injuries and damages.

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New York City, NY - Experienced New York City premises liability lawyer, Jonathan C. Reiter, reports that fifteen people sustained injuries when the ceiling of a glass atrium at a Manhattan high-rise shattered due to falling ice and snow midnight Saturday, February 27, 2010, according to the New York Times.

Authorities reported to the scene of the Sony Building located at 550 Madison Avenue between 55th Street and 56th Street in Midtown Manhattan. New York police department officials (NYPD) and emergency medical services responded to the serious incident. It was reported that ice had fallen from the 32nd floor of the 37 story high-rise sending two three by five foot long panels of glass crashing down on the people gathered below in the Atrium. There were eight people taken to the hospital in ambulances to be treated at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Fire Department officials (FDNY) reported that the seven other victims who sustained injuries refused medical treatment. The owners of the building were cited by the New York City Buildings Department for failure to adequately maintain the property. The building owners had reportedly been given a warning on Friday prior to the incident, to clear away the snow or ice that may pose a threat after the storm. The City may fine the building owners up to $25,000 for failing to address the hazardous situation sooner.

When a New York City building owner does not adequately maintain their property or fails to use due care to prevent accidents or injury to visitors, they may be held liable for injuries that occur as a result. Visitors, or guests should not have to fear for their safety in any public or privately owned building due to dangerous or unsafe property conditions. It is a New York City property owner's legal responsibility to sustain a secure and safe premise for all. If someone becomes injured or tragically dies on an owner's property, the owner may be held responsible under New York's premises liability laws.

If you have been the victim of a premises liability accident, an experienced New York City premises liability attorney can help you exercise your legal right to seek compensation for pain and suffering, financial hardship, and medical bills.

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Monmouth County, NJ -Seasoned New York, aviation accident lawyer, Jonathan C. Reiter, reports a fatal plane crash in Walls Township that claimed the lives of four passengers and the pilot leaving no survivors at 3:45 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, as reported by the New York Times. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began an investigation to determine what caused the tragic plane crash. Witnesses reported the plane going down, which ended in a fiery explosion. Rescue officials rushed to the scene of the aviation accident where a 200-foot trail of scattered debris led to the obliterated blue and white Cessna 337 Skymaster.

Eyewitnesses were sledding in the area when they saw the aircraft go down and reported it to the authorities. Investigators reported that the plane had taken off from the Allaire Airport, 60 miles south of New York City, at 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon when it began to circle back around and descend toward the runway without its landing gear extended. The plane soon disappeared behind a hill and reportedly rolled over and exploded. The victims of the plane crash were found dead at and around the scene. The victims included two children related to the Polish passenger 38-year-old Andrzej Zajaczkowski of Warsaw -his 14-year-old son, Patryk, and his 6-year-old nephew, Filip Zajaczkowski; the plane owner, 45-year-old Jacek Mazurek, was also was killed along with the pilot, 46-year-old Wojciech G. Nykaza, of Lodi. Two of the bodies were found in the fuselage and another was recovered beneath the wreckage of the destroyed aircraft. Investigators do not believe the pilot made a call for help before the crash. There was no control tower at the airport. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) authorities were present at the scene with FAA officials to begin the determination as to what caused the fatal plane crash to occur.

Plane crashes are unexpected traumatic events that change the life of loved ones for a lifetime. The heartache of losing a loved one to an aviation accident is difficult and an often confusing time for mourning families and relatives. Airplane crashes can occur for many reasons. There are also complications that may have led to an aviation accident that could have been avoided. Having the power of an attorney fighting for your rights can help you to regain your life and seek compensation for your losses, suffering and medical bills.

Jonathan C. Reiter, experienced aviation accident attorney New York, can inform you of your legal rights and represent you in your time of need. Contact the law office of Jonathan C. Reiter, aviation accident lawyer at (212) 736-0979

Middletown, CT - (News) Experienced New York work place accident attorney, Jonathan C. Reiter, reports at least five workers were killed and a dozen injured in a massive power plant explosion south of Hartford Sunday morning, February 7, 2010, according to the New York Daily News. The explosion occurred when the plant was undergoing a test on the gas line. The intensity of the blast sent shock waves 30 miles away where residents reported feeling an earthquake-type rumble. The states mass casualty plan went into effect, as thirty ambulances, two LifeFlight helicopters and dozens of officials reported to the scene of the ruined billion-dollar structure.

Nearby homes were damaged due to the blast, where witnesses reported seeing a 40 to 50 foot high fireball shoot into the sky after the detonation. The building, which was 95 percent finished, was still under construction and was expected to be up and running for the summer to provide electricity for as many as 620, 000 homes. The blast occurred during a test of the plant's connection to a natural gas pipeline, but state and local officials were not sure of the cause. The explosion occurred about 11:17 a.m. and destroyed a central part of the billion-dollar structure. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to extinguish the flames of the work-related accident after the 911 call came in at 11:19 a.m. Many officials arrived to assist the medical personnel and fire rescue, including the Department of Public Health, which provided tents for medical personnel to treat those found beneath the rubble at the scene. Investigating authorities believed that there were around 60 workers at the plant on Sunday morning. A spokesperson from Middlesex hospital told the news that 11 injured workers were already occupying hospital beds, and more beds were made available at St. Raphael in New Haven and Yale-New Haven. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials were expected to investigate.

This tragic work place accident that killed and injured workers on the job has changed the lives of many loved ones forever. There is also a possibility that this work place accident may have been avoided if proper safety procedures were followed or machinery was routinely checked. All workers and employees are entitled to a safe work environment and employers have the responsibility to maintain safe working conditions in order to prevent accidents in the workplace. Workers who have sustained injuries or the families of the victims killed in a work place-related accident may be entitled to seek financial compensation for lost wages, medical bills, suffering, rehabilitation and other related expenses. Contacting an accomplished and compassionate New York injury attorney can help you to regain your livelihood in the aftermath of a tragic work place-related accident.

Jonathan C. Reiter, experienced construction accident attorney, can represent you in your time of need. Contact the law office of Jonathan C. Reiter, workplace accident lawyer at (212) 736-0979

New York, NY - Leading New York premises liability lawyer, Jonathan C. Reiter, reports that the Department of Education has come to an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) www.epa.gov to require New York City to take a deeper look at the risks of exposure to PCB's and create a plan of action to remove it from the 90 known contaminated schools, according to New York Daily News.

The toxic chemicals, PCB's were used as an additive in caulking used in buildings before it was made illegal in 1977. It was reported that more than 200 schools in New York City are likely to be extensively contaminated with the toxin. In schools in Germany, where high levels of the toxic chemicals were found in the caulking, PCB's were also found in the children's blood. The more the children spent time around the contaminated caulking, the more PCB's accumulated in their blood.

"We know that approximately 60% of the public schools and commercial buildings in U.S that were constructed during the period of maximum PCB use," said The Harvard School of Public Health. "In countries where they have conducted a national inventory, half of the masonry buildings constructed during this era had elevated PCB content in the caulking, and air testing in these buildings showed high PCB air levels."

One of the first schools in the study will be the school Naomi Gonzalez's daughter attends, due to the EPA's settlement in a lawsuit filed by Gonzalez to force the city to clean up Public School 178. Tests on the caulking were performed in a lab to determine the amount of PCB contaminants in her daughter's school in 2008. The results revealed the toxin contained 111,000 parts-per-million in her public school's caulking. Under government regulations, it is illegal for the PCB levels to be above 50 parts-per-million because it is considered toxic waste. It was reported that levels beyond the legal limit were found in at least six of the nine schools tested in the investigation. Another 85 city schools' caulking was tested between April 2008 and September 2009 and found to also have illegally high PCB levels.

The city claims that as long as the PCB's are sealed in the caulking there is no risk that the children will be exposed and affected. However, it is known that PCB's can turn into vapor in the air and can circulate surface dust in the air in the space where students and teachers are for 7 hours a day. Experienced premises liability attorney Jonathan C. Reiter, states if you are a loved one has been knowingly exposed to a toxin or injured on public or private property, you may be entitled to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, or other related expenses. Contacting a premises liability lawyer who has years of experience in litigating claims may help you to recover your livelihood.

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The New York and American Civil Liberties Unions filed the lawsuit against the NYPD Wednesday, January 20, 2010, for violence and abuse of authority against five children ages 13-18, who are the plaintiffs in the suit. A 13-year-old in the case gave an account with the NYPD school safety officers: "I was afraid to go back to school because one officer had ordered me to go into the school building while I was waiting for my mother. Then two more officers came and they started pulling on me too. One pushed me in the chest and then handcuffed me. When we got in the building, the same officer tripped me and I fell on my face. " The girl spent hours alone and in handcuffs before she was released when her mother was present. The officers threatened the girl with a disorderly conduct charge, which never amounted to anything, according to court documents.

The New York Civil Liberties Union also claimed that children in middle school and high school were arrested for minor school issues such as scribbling on a desk or going to the bathroom. The class action lawsuit contends that 5200 school safety police officers should be required to be better trained and be held more accountable for serious situations of excessive force and abuse. They also demanded that the school principles be granted a more authoritative role over the school officers. 

NYCLU executive director reported that "Students were handcuffed, arrested... injured, denied medical care, illegally interrogated, intimidated and humiliated by school safety officers." New York City received 1,159 complaints about police officers behavior in 2008. The lawsuit claims that 1 in five officers were reported for misconduct. NYC averaged 500 citizen filed complaints annually from 2002 to 2007. A recorded 27% were found to have merit.

The NYPD officers are supposed to be a protective presence in the community. If an officer oversteps their bounds, it is your right to seek help through the court system.

If you have been the victim of police brutality, a personal injury lawyer experienced in representing police brutality claims can help you file a lawsuit against the police department in order to recover compensation for your injuries, pain, medical expenses, and psychological trauma. If you or anyone you know has been seriously injured or wrongfully killed at the hands of police brutality, contact a New York police brutality lawyer who has handled numerous cases of this nature, and knows the most proactive approach to build and present your case so that you can move forward with your life.

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Police and emergency medical services (EMS) rushed to the scene where two cars and a semi truck collided shortly before 10 p.m. Officials reported that a Hyundai Element and a semi truck, traveling in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80, collided and slid into the eastbound lanes and crashed into a Honda Odyssey. The semi truck then rolled over onto the Hyundai killing the Brooklyn driver, and a 10-year-old passenger.

The Brooklyn, New York residents, 20-year-old Pasha Azulay and an unidentified 10-year-old, were declared dead soon after the crash. 66-year-old Thomas Munsell, the driver of the Hyundai, from Ann Arbor, Michigan, also suffered fatal injuries.

The tragic and fatal motor vehicle accident occurred in Venango County in Western Pennsylvania. There were six other victims including the semi truck driver that sustained injuries. It was not reported to which hospitals the injured victims were transported by ambulance. The six survivors with injuries in the fatal wreck, including four victims in the eastbound vehicle, remain unidentified. It was reported that the truck operator suffered only minor injuries.

That National Safety Council suggests tips for safe driving in wintry conditions:

• If your rear wheels begin to slide left, look left and steer left and vice versa.
• If the rear wheels begin sliding the other way as you regain your ground, gently turn the wheel toward that side. Do this until your vehicle is under control.
• If your car is out of control, brake gently. If you do not have anti-lock brakes, pump slowly.
• If the front wheels slid, bump your gear into neutral. As the car continues to slide sideways, and you regain traction, steer in the direction you want the vehicle to turn, put the gears in drive and accelerate slowly.

This motor vehicle accident is one of many tragic, unexpected events that occur during the winter season. Car crashes are tragic for all involved especially the loved ones left behind to deal with the emotions, financial issues, and other details.

If you find yourself involved in a tractor-trailer accident, make sure you document the driver's name, driver's license number, and truck ID number, before you leave the scene. Seek medical attention immediately and consider contacting a New York personal injury lawyer experienced in New York trucking injury claims to help you recover.
 
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Wintry driving conditions can be dangerous for all traveling if your vehicle is not ready for the snow, ice and sleet. It is important make a visit to a mechanic to check for any leaks, unknown damages, repairs, or replacements that need to be made so that your vehicle is in good shape to brace the snow and ice. Refresh your coolant and replace normal windshield wiper fluid with a "no-freeze" fluid for a clean and clear windshield during snowy days. Double-check that defrosters and windshield wipers work.

When driving in wintry conditions, it is also very important to have safe tires. A good website to visit is www.safercar.gov to acquire ratings regarding your current tires. It is important to check if your tires are inflated with the right amount of air, have good traction, and that the rubber is in good condition. Another good precautionary measure is to stock your vehicle with a flashlight, ice brush, blanket, kitty litter (in case your vehicle becomes struck), jumper cables, and non-perishable food if you become temporarily stranded. These simple preparations may help you to be ready in an unpredictable situation on the road.

It is important to know your vehicle., especially in the unpredictable weather conditions. When driving, be cautious, drive slowly and give yourself enough time when stopping behind other vehicles. If you find yourself in a predicament where your car is sliding, stay calm and turn the wheel toward the direction you would like to go to regain control. Always brake gently to avoid future sliding. It is also advised to have a planned travel route, a cell phone and know the weather that is expected so that you can be as prepared as possible in the event of wintry road conditions.

Sometimes, regardless of all the precautionary measures taken against winter weather, motor vehicle accidents happen. If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a crash, you have a right to an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney's services. New York motor vehicle accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter has over 30 years of experience helping others to regain their livelihood by obtaining financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other pain and suffering due to the auto accident.

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