Man hit by car while selling water; he later dies from injuries
Car accidents of some kind are practically inevitable for residents of New York City. We have so many people here, always seemingly in a hurry to get places, that it’s a wonder there aren’t more motor vehicle accidents than there already are. Of course, the relative frequency of accidents doesn’t mean that the ones that do take place […]
SUV Car Accident Lawyers New York City
As the leaves change and the air cools, New York City area children are back in school. Much like their parents, many area students walk or use public transportation to get to and from school. Recently, what began as a normal walk to school for three Queens students quickly turned into a nightmare as they […]
New York Police Officers Injured Responding to Car Crash
Two New York police officers were injured last Thursday — the Fourth of July — as they responded to a car accident in Sheepshead Bay. The two officers were working in the vicinity of McDonald Avenue and Avenue T when they came across a 2007 LincolnMKX that had struck a pillar that supported an elevated […]
Will NY’s harsher texting penalty mean fewer car accidents?
Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents these days. When people are Instagramming photos, texting friends or updating Facebook on their smartphones, they are not paying much attention to the road. Serious and sometimes fatal car accidents are often the result. As of June 1, the penalty for using a phone for most non-emergency functions […]
How Do You Know if You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney in NY?
When you are injured in the city of New York, you may have grounds for a lawsuit and the right to receive compensation, depending upon the circumstances of your injuries. There are many cases in which your injuries or those suffered by a loved one could have been prevented or are the result of someone […]
New York Motorist Killed in Highway Accident
Late night or very early morning driving can be dangerous for many reasons, particularly on a highway. As any motor vehicle accident attorney in New York knows, the increased speed limit on the highway, coupled with poor visibility and potential driver fatigue can make a deadly combination. Recently, an off-duty NYPD officer from North Babylon was killed […]
Speeding drivers in New York led to increase in accident deaths
Speeding cars may not be what most people picture when they think of driving in New York. Instead, images of streets packed with rush hour traffic and yellow cabs probably come to mind. However, as any motor vehicle accident attorney in New York knows, speeding drivers are not only prevalent, but are also the cause of a […]
Why is Hiring a New York Car Accident Attorney Better Than Accepting an Insurance Company Settlement?
When you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, insurance companies may usually rush to offer you a settlement in the hopes that you will accept, thus waiving your rights to hire a NY car accident attorney to represent you and handle your case. Even if you feel that the settlement […]
What Questions Should You Ask When Choosing Your New York Car Accident Lawyer?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident in New York, you are likely to be dealing with insurance companies, claims adjusters, police reports and more. It is often a wise decision to hire a NY car accident attorney to handle your case in order to ensure the best possible outcome. But because of the abundance of lawyers […]
Hurricane Effects Linger, Cause Car Accidents in Manhattan
Natural disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, and most recently, hurricanes, can cause destruction, death, and chaos in urban areas. Hurricane Sandy left a devastating impact on many areas along the east coast, including New York City. And though the hurricane itself is long gone, its effects remain and continue to wreak havoc on the […]