Some traffic accidents seem simple to analyze for a determination of liability. Others, with seemingly simple facts, can be surprisingly complex. These phenomena are demonstrated by a tragic recent accident in Crown Heights in Brooklyn in which a 32-year-old woman was...
Month: July 2022
New law hopes to reduce fatal pedestrian and bicycle crashes
Brooklyn is New York City’s most populated borough and it is unique in many ways. Its diversity and range of people who live there are part of its charm. Many shun the use of a car and prefer public transportation, bicycles or simply walking from one place to another....
Children vulnerable to drowning in pools
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 350 children under age 5 drown in pools each year in the United States. Indeed, drowning is the second leading cause of death for this age group. Another 2,600 children receive emergency room treatment. Costly The...
Brooklyn car accident kills grandmother and injures 4
Motor vehicle accidents on the busy streets of Brooklyn are unfortunately a common occurrence. One recent accident killed a grandmother and caused serious injuries to four other people. Police tried to stop the vehicle for mismatched plates The incident started after...
Work-related deaths and survivor benefits
The personal trauma that comes when a family loses someone to a work-related death is difficult to overcome. And if the person who died was a breadwinner for the family, financial problems can be an unwelcome addition to the tragedy. Survivor benefits exist...