New York Injury Lawyers Blog

A police officer from Newburgh, New York was seriously injured in a car accident on November 13, 2009 when his police cruiser collided with two school buses. He is currently recovering at Westchester Medical Center.

Officer Thomas Canavan was first transported to St. Francis Hospital after the accident. Officer Canavan reportedly suffered several fractures of his leg, but thankfully his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

There were 33 students from the Newburgh public schools on the buses at the time of the accident. Four of the students suffered injuries. The New York State Police are investigating the cause of the accident, including a possible medical emergency directly prior to the crash.

The attorneys at Gallivan & Gallivan have successfully represented accident victims for over forty years. Please contact us if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident or bus accident.

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Newburgh cop recovering after crash, Time Record, Doyle Murphy, November 13, 2009.

A 22 year-old Mamaroneck, NY resident, Seth Kahn, died from injuries suffered when he was struck by a New York City bus last week. The bus was reportedly turning left onto Ninth Avenue from 53rd Street. Kahn was crossing Ninth Avenue at the time of the accident.

Authorities believe that the bus had a green light and Kahn was crossing with a walk signal. However, the bus driver, Jeremy Philhower, was issued a summons by the NYPD for failing to yield to a pedestrian. Reports also indicate that Mr. Philhower had just recently returned to work from a suspension for text messaging while driving the bus.

The New York Bus Accident Attorneys of Gallivan & Gallivan provide effective representation to individuals injured in bus accidents or car accidents. Please contact us for a free consultation at one of our three conveniently located offices.

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NYC bus driver to get summons in death of Mamaroneck grad, Journal News, Aman Alli, November 13, 2009.

On November 6, 2009, a 66 year-old male Greenburgh resident was struck by a Westchester County Bee-Line bus while riding his bicycle on Route 119 (Tarrytown Road). He was reportedly crossing Route 119 when the accident occurred. The cyclist died shortly after being transported to White Plains Hospital by emergency personnel.

The driver of the Westchester County Bee-Line bus cooperated fully with the investigation of the Greenburgh Police Department. It is unknown whether the bus driver was issued any citations for vehicle and traffic violations, or whether any other vehicles were involved in the accident.

The Westchester County Accident Attorneys of Gallivan & Gallivan offer free consultations to all individuals injured in trucking accidents or car accidents. Please contact us to discuss your case.

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Police: Bicyclist killed by Bee-Line bus in Greenburgh, Journal News, Shawn Cohen, November 6, 2009.