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
New Report Identifies 12 Most Dangerous NYC Spots for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
August 21, 2018
A recent report compiled by Localize.city highlights how dangerous some spots can be for bicyclists and pedestrians in New York City. Particularly dangerous areas, according to the report, are the intersections near bridges and areas that pass under elevated tracks. These areas are often narrow, yet need to handle heavy traffic that includes:
Driver Who Struck Pedestrians and Fled Scene in Brooklyn Charged
July 30, 2018
A 27-year-old man who put three people in the hospital after a July 21 pedestrian accident in Brooklyn is now facing charges. The victims suffered injuries after the 27-year-old allegedly struck them while driving a minivan in reverse. The injured victims were standing on the corner of 11th Avenue and 56th Street when the accident occurred. The
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
Livery Driver Arrested After Pedestrian Accident
June 20, 2018
A livery cab driver was arrested in the Bronx on June 14 after striking a pedestrian. The accident occurred when the 39-year-old victim attempted to cross East 149th Street and River Avenue in Melrose at around 2:30 a.m. The pedestrian was rushed to the emergency room after the accident. Reports indicate that the 39-year-old was in critical
Teenager Hurt in Hit and Run Car Accident
June 18, 2018
A Queens teenager suffered injuries after being hit by a driver who fled the scene on foot. Authorities are looking for the driver and others who were in the car. Witnesses of the June 5 pedestrian hit-and-run accident saw the SUV, which police say was stolen, speeding in the wrong direction down the one-way street before hitting the teen and then
Injured Pedestrian Recovers $3M for Her Injuries in a Brooklyn Intersection Collision with a Truck
September 27, 2017
Any case can be complex, which is why you need an experienced New York accident attorney on your side. Even a case that seems straightforward, such as a pedestrian hit by a commercial truck, can have issues that arise which make it even more important to have an experienced attorney steering the case in the right direction. In the recent case of a
Getting Your Day in Court in Your New York Pedestrian Injury Case, Even in the Face of Difficult Facts
August 30, 2017
Sometimes, your injury case may be something that is obviously strong. All facts seem to point in your favor. However, what should you do if your case isn't like that? What if you were hit crossing outside the crosswalk or crossing without the right of way? What if a police report says that you were hit because you weren't paying attention? Should
New York City Family Wins Judgment in Fatal Pedestrian Accident Case
June 21, 2017
It is, probably, one of anybody's worst nightmares, but especially so if you are a senior. You're standing on the curb waiting to cross safely. You wait until the pedestrian signal tells you to proceed, and only then do you step forward. As you're in the intersection, though, you're faced with a large vehicle that has turned a corner and is coming
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
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
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
Crane Collapse in Lower Manhattan Leaves One Dead, Multiple Injured
February 5, 2016Over 100 firefighters and emergency personnel responded to the scene of a crane collapse in Tribeca. The crane collapsed slightly before 8:30 am today on 40 Worth Street & W. Broadway, stretching across the block and crushing several vehicles as it came down. #FDNY on scene of crane collapse at 40 Worth St & W Bdwy in Manhattan. 1 patient
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
Teenage Boy Critically Hurt in Truck Accident
March 18, 2015
A Bronx seventeen-year-old was critically injured when a U-Haul Truck struck him at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Barretto Street in the Bronx. He was rushed to Lincoln Hospital where he remains in critical condition with swelling to the brain. Doctors had to remove part of his scalp. Make the right call, (718) 993-9999, and speak
Construction Accident Lawyers; Pedestrian Safety
September 29, 2014
In May, a pedestrian walking through a Manhattan construction site was badly injured when a circular saw blade came loose and, still spinning through the air, ricocheted off a tree and hit the pedestrian in the leg. But for the tree, things could have been much worse. In January a pedestrian was injured when a wall collapsed at a Brooklyn
How a Pedestrian-Auto Accident Attorney Can Help Your Case
August 27, 2014
An 87-year-old woman crossing the street was hit by a car near Willets Point Blvd. and 163rd St. in Flushing, Queens, New York. She later died in the hospital of severe head injuries. A woman in her 20s was struck by a Ford van while running across W. 10th St. in the rain, just before 3:00 a.m. A man was fatally crushed be a street sweeper. Motor
How You’re Protected After a Taxi Cab Auto Accident in New York
August 7, 2014
No one has to tell you that there are a lot of taxi cabs racing around New York City, but you may be surprised to know how many. There are approximately 13,000 medallion (or yellow) cabs and another 40,000 gypsy cabs, pedicabs, and other for-hire rides. In a 12-hour shift, each driver usually has about 30 fares. Most drivers are careful, but they
New York Pedestrian Accidents: Statistics Show Alarming Frequency
October 9, 2013
According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (New York DMV), there were a total of 307,550 motor vehicle accidents in New York State in 2011 alone. These accidents caused injury or death to 178,598 individuals, including 15,986 pedestrians. Of these accidents, 15,928 were pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents, in which a vehicle
Construction Site Building Accidents, Injuries to Workers and Pedestrians
September 12, 2011
Construction sites pose many risks for workers and bystanders. Many times during construction, demolition or renovation a structure may unexpectedly collapse, causing serious injury or even death. This may result from poor planning, failure to take necessary safety precautions, design, use of inadequate or defective building materials, or from the
