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Pedestrian Fatalities Spike in New York and Nationwide
2021 has been a deadly year for NYC pedestrians Fatal pedestrian accidents are on the rise nationwide, and in 2021, that trend has continued here in New York. A recent report found that the first half of 2021 was the deadliest six-month stretch for New York pedestrians in recent years, with at least 64 pedestrian...
Read MoreNew York Still Has a Problem With Red-Light Runners Despite Progress
A car accident lawyer reveals what drivers in the city need to know Despite a large decrease in total incidents, New York is still among the states with the most red-light running fatal accidents in the U.S. A new study by the National Coalition for Safer Roads maps deadly red-light running accidents across the country...
Read MoreWhat to do if you're involved in a car accident that wasn't your fault
A serious, multi-vehicle, chain-reaction car accident involving a public NYC bus recently sent at least 13 people to the hospital, including one person who was critically hurt. The accident happened on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx's Norwood neighborhood, around 11 a.m., on a Thursday in late July. New York City Police say that the pile-up...
Read MoreFatal e-scooter hit-and-run spurs NYC calls for harsh rider penalties
The recent death of a 65-year-old actress in an Upper West Side e-scooter hit-and-run has New York lawmakers calling for tougher penalties for negligent scooter riders. Lisa Banes, who played Marybeth Elliot in "Gone Girl," died in early June 2021 after she was struck by a man on a black and red e-scooter while crossing...
Read MoreNew York teenager dies in tragic drunk driving crash
A Clarkstown teen is facing homicide and driving while intoxicated charges after allegedly causing a fatal multi-vehicle crash in May 2021. According to CBS New York, Alan Mendoza, an 18-year-old Clarkstown North High School student, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and vehicular homicide. The charges stem from a spring crash...
Read MoreDistracted driving takes center stage in April
Be honest with yourself. Have you ever, at any point in time, taken your attention off the road to read or send a text while driving? What about just glancing at your phone for a second to check a notification or to see who's calling you? If so, you aren't the only one. Despite the...
Read MoreWhat to do if you were hurt in an intersection crash
An experienced Bronx car accident lawyer explains what to do if you were hurt in an intersection accident. NYC has some of the most congested streets and intersections in the nation. With millions of people living and commuting within more than 400 square miles, navigating our intersections can be nerve-racking. Motorists, truck drivers, bicyclists and...
Read MoreWho is responsible for paying for my damages after a crash?
An experienced Bronx attorney explains how to recover damages through a car accident settlement in New York. If you live in NYC, you know how hectic driving can be. The streets are often packed with motorists, truck drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists all trying to get somewhere at once. For this reason, car accidents are inevitable...
Read MoreObtaining and reading your New York Car Accident Report
A police investigation is one of the first things that happens after a crash. Once police arrive, they interview both parties involved and witnesses; observe the damage done to both cars; examine tire marks in the road; and begin filling out a car accident report. Your New York car accident report serves as a key...
Read MoreWhat are my legal options if I sustained PTSD after a car accident?
When we think of crash-related injuries, most of the focus is placed on physical ailments, such as broken bones, spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Mental and emotional trauma, like PTSD, stemming from a crash can be equally (if not more) debilitating in some cases. It's common for crash survivors to develop anxiety after a...
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