New York City Resident Killed In Pedestrian Crosswalk Car Accident $4.5 Million Wrongful Death Settlement by Lawyers During Trial When an 81-year-old woman left her home on September 18, 2014, she embarked on a journey for which she could never have prepared. The woman was walking to her bus stop, where she planned to catch a bus
Brain Injuries from Car Accidents & No-Fault Insurance: How Can a Lawyer Help
March 13, 2019
What You Need to Know About Brain Injuries from Car Accidents and How Your Car Accident Lawyer Can Help You With No-Fault Insurance To Pay Your Medical Bills If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury in a New York auto accident, your no-fault coverage will pay for your medical care. Traumatic brain injuries may require
1 Killed in Accident on George Washington Bridge
July 17, 2018
There were massive traffic backups on the George Washington Bridge because of a seven-vehicle crash that happened around 8 pm on July 8 on the inbound upper-level of the bridge. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Fire Department came to the scene. Officials closed several lanes of the bridge, but the entire inbound
Car Accident, Kills 17-Year-Old Pedestrian in Queens
July 2, 2018
An 88-year-old woman is facing charges after she allegedly caused a fatal accident with a 17-year-old pedestrian on Monday, June 25. The incident occurred as the 17-year-old female pedestrian attempted to cross the intersection in Whitestone at 10:30 a.m. According to authorities, the 88-year-old driver ran a red light as the pedestrian attempted
5 Things to Do If You’re in a Car Accident
June 14, 2018
We hope you never are injured in a car accident. However, statistics show that people are involved in at least two motor vehicle accidents during their lifetime. If, or when, this happens to you, you should be prepared. Here is our advice on the top 5 things to do if you are involved or injured in an auto accident: Seek Medical Attention.
National Safety Council Declares April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 18, 2018
Council Addresses Common Cause of Injury and Death on Roadways We live in an age of distraction…there are countless ways that our attention can be drawn away from the task at hand. It's almost never of benefit to us, but it can be deadly when we're behind the wheel. Consider some of the statistics: More than four out of ten people confess that
Former Cornell Student’s Injury Lawsuit in Manhattan Results in $71M Damages Award
December 24, 2017
For a free case evaluation with an experienced New York City car accident attorney, contact us online or call our office at 718-993-9999. In the long-running and ongoing debate about access to health care in this country, one of the central issues within this topic is the very high cost of health care. This issue of extremely high costs also
Using a Defendant’s Guilty Plea on a Vehicle and Traffic Law Violation in Your New York Auto Accident Case
September 19, 2017
There are multiple ways to secure a successful outcome in your auto accident case. While winning on liability after trial is a positive outcome, receiving the same result without having to go to trial could be even better for you. Depending on the facts of your case, your skilled New York auto accident attorney may be able to help you navigate the
Your New York Auto Accident Case; Multiple Vehicles Collision
August 29, 2017
Any vehicle accident in which you suffer injuries is an important one to you. While all auto accident cases are important, some may be more complex than others. Multi-vehicle accidents can create especially complicated cases for injured plaintiffs. These cases may present an increased number of variables, such as multiple potential defendants and
How to Pursue a New York Car Accident Case Caused by an Improperly Maintained Vehicle
July 19, 2017
There are a wide array of ways that an auto accident can happen. There are intersection collisions involving turning vehicles. There are rear-end accidents. There are lane change accidents, and sometimes there are flying wheel accidents. In one recent case in which a wheel became loose and fell off a car and struck another vehicle, the courts
Rear-End Accidents and Securing Favorable Litigation Outcomes in New York
June 21, 2017
If you are keenly familiar with the rules of the road, you probably know that, as a driver, you are required to maintain a "safe following distance" between you and the vehicle in front you. If a rear-end collision takes place, it is generally presumed that the rear driver is at fault, having failed to maintain that safe distance. If you were
Hurt in a Car Accident – Seek Compensation, Regardless of Legal Status
May 25, 2017
Hurt in a Car Crash? Let Us Help You Get Compensation Your Legal Status Won't Prohibit You from Filing a Lawsuit You've been hurt in an automobile accident, but you're afraid to seek compensation for your losses because you are not a legal resident of the United States. Don't let your fears about your immigration status keep you from protecting
Pedestrian -Car Accidents In The Middle of The Block—Who’s Responsible?
April 26, 2017
When a car and a pedestrian collide, the car wins—thousands of pounds of metal can cause serious and catastrophic injuries, even at very slow speeds. When the accident occurs in a crosswalk, where the pedestrian has the right-of-way, or where the motorist runs a stop sign or stop light, there may be little question of liability. But what happens
Why It’s Essential That You Seek Medical Care Immediately after a Motor Vehicle Accident
April 12, 2017
Why It's Essential That You Seek Medical Care Immediately after a Motor Vehicle Accident Whether you've been in a serious auto accident or a fender-bender, if injured, it's critical that you seek medical treatment as soon as possible after the accident. Don't think that because you're still moving under your own power that you won't experience
Pedestrian Accidents With Cars: Eliminating Fatal Crashes
December 9, 2016
New York City is on pace to see the number of car accident and traffic deaths fall for the third straight year. However, the majority of these car accident related deaths are still pedestrians, children and seniors. New York City's "Vision Zero" plan was launched in 2014 with the stated objective of entirely eliminating pedestrian deaths caused by
Truck Accidents; An Experienced Law Firm Can Help You
October 26, 2016
Large trucks, 18 wheelers, and delivery trucks, are supposed to share the road with smaller cars, pedestrians, bicyclists and other vehicles. These large trucks present serious dangers if not operated properly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2013, 3,964 people died as a result of accidents involving large trucks
When Negligent Motor Vehicle Drivers Hit Pedestrians, the Injured Deserve Full Compensation
October 14, 2016
Each year in New York City and throughout the state too many pedestrians are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. These catastrophes can be caused by Driver inattentiveness; Driver speeding, and failure to follow traffic rules and regulations; Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians in a marked crosswalk when
Delivery Worker On Electric Bicycle Hit By Car, Injured Bike Rider Wins $450,000 Settlement
May 23, 2016
A 23 year old delivery man from Ecuador was riding an electric bicycle when he was struck by a car at an intersection in Queens, NY. Although the driver had a Stop Sign, he claimed that he could not see the bicyclist because he was wearing dark clothing at night and the scooter did not have proper lights and reflectors. The bicyclist suffered a
Pedestrian Fatal Accident at College Point Blvd.
October 5, 2015
Queens – Early in the morning of Sunday October 4th, Mariano Contreras, 41-years-old, was crossing College Point Blvd. when he was hit and thrown to the pavement by a dark-colored SUV. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene according to reports, he quickly left the place of the accident heading north on College Point Boulevard. When officers
Bus Crash That Injured Several Caused By Reckless Car Driver
September 4, 2015
Witnesses and officials say that the driver of a bus that crashed into a home in Rego Park, NY on the afternoon of Monday, August 24th, was trying to avoid another vehicle. The private casino bus was shuttling passengers to Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park when an SUV reportedly swerved in front of the bus to make a right-hand turn. The
Fender Bender in Long Island Leads to Cars Being Hit by LIRR Train
July 22, 2015car accident in Riverhead, Long Island has left two people injured after both of the cars were struck by a westbound Long Island Rail Road train out of Greenport. The accident occurred on Thursday, June 18, at around 1:45 p.m. at the Mill Road train crossing. According to eye witnesses, a silver Mercedes was stopped at the train crossing when it
Deadly Crash off of I-95 – Rye Playland
June 4, 2015
Wednesday, June 3, 2015, five young adults were involved in a horrific one car crash off of southbound I-95 exit 19 towards Rye Playland at around 12:30 PM (EST). The car, a red 2013 Audi A4, was speeding and crashed into a concrete partition when it failed to negotiate the right hand curve. New York State Police say that one of the passengers,
14-Year Old Joyrider Smashes 5 Cars
March 2, 2015
A 14-year old boy on a joyride smashed into five parked cars before being apprehended by the police. It could have been worse; no one was hurt. What happens if someone is hurt by a stolen car or a car being operated without the owner's permission? What can the injured person do to obtain compensation in the event of being hit by a stolen
Vehicular Manslaughter on New Year´s day
January 9, 2015
No year should begin like this. A 27-year old woman was killed shortly before 8am on the morning of January 1 at the intersection of the Cross Bronx Expressway and Rosedale Avenue, Bronx, New York. She was riding in a livery cab that was rear-ended by a drunk driver. When officers got to the scene, they found that the cab had been stopped at a
How an Auto Accident Lawyer Can Help When an Insurance Settlement Offer is too low
September 3, 2014
Have you been hurt in an auto accident? This is unfortunate already, but if the other driver has insurance, you may begin to feel that help is on the way. Rather than go to court, his insurance company may offer to settle your claim. This is where the bad news begins, though. Their settlement offer may only be a fraction of the value of your
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