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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The signs of TBIs after motor vehicle accidents
With all of the press over the last few years, most people know that traumatic brain injuries are caused by violent jolts or blows to the head or body. However, what some may not realize is that any Brooklyn, New York, car accident, even minor fender benders, can...
Borough president calls for study of Staten Island accident rates
Staten Island has the lowest population of any of New York’s boroughs but ranks high in the number of serious automobile accidents that occur within its limits. The borough president Vito Fossella has now written a letter to the heads of various traffic management...
Driver fatigue commonly causes New York car accidents
Stressful jobs, familial responsibilities, and other challenges make it difficult for many busy New Yorkers to get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. As a result of this lack of sleep, fatigued or drowsy driving has become a common cause of New York...
Reports: New York City has a distracted driving problem
New York State as a whole has a relatively good reputation when it comes to distracted driving. Despite this, other studies show New York City’s drivers are the most likely to operate a vehicle while distracted compared with other major cities. The report, compiled by...
How to reduce the chances of a bus accident
In our area of the country, travel by city bus and commercial bus are rather common. However, what many may not appreciate is that the risk of a commercial vehicle accident can be mitigated with a bit of research. This is because many bus accidents are caused by...
Neck injuries sustained in car accidents can be life-altering
No one ever expects they will be in a car accident but unfortunately many are involved in one every year in Brooklyn. Many times, a car accident is just a minor fender bender, but even those accidents can cause injuries, sometimes appearing days or even weeks after...
What if my car accident involved a government vehicle?
As motorists, we know that a car accident can happen just about anytime and anywhere. So we drive cautiously and pay attention to what’s going on around us, in an effort to avoid such accidents. But what if you become the victim of an accident anyway, and it involves...
Don’t accept a settlement without considering these four things
Most people who have been injured in a car accident need financial relief, and they need it fast. After all, medical bills can quickly come due, and lost wages can make it hard to raise your family and make ends meet. While a personal injury lawsuit can be a promising...
Time can be the enemy of a personal injury lawsuit
When you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident, it can be a lot to deal with. First, there’s the shock of the experience itself, followed by the pain of the injuries you suffer. The shock may go away but the injury remains. It can be hard to decide what you should do...
