Driving in Brooklyn can be a real hassle, and some people do not want to take a taxi or the subway to get where they need to go. Many New Yorkers find that simply walking to their destinations is their preferred means of travel. However, being a pedestrian carries the...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Who is liable for a rideshare accident?
Ridesharing is commonplace throughout Brooklyn. Lyft, Uber, and even ordinary taxis play a significant role in getting individuals to work, school, and social gatherings. Some people enjoy the convenience of these transportation options, but they aren’t any safer than...
Rights and options for bicycle accident victims
Accidents between motor vehicles and bicycles can be devastating and life-threatening. When a Brooklyn resident is hurt in a crash with a vehicle, they may sustain serious injuries, lose work opportunities, and acquire extensive medical bills. The financial upheaval...
New Commercial Truck Tech Seeks to Increase Safety
Most Brooklyn residents have seen a semi-truck attempting to navigate through Brooklyn’s narrow streets. These commercial trucks usually only terrorize the highways coming in and out of the city but often drag their huge payloads through the neighborhood to complete...
Speeding driver causes accident with serious injuries in Brooklyn
The last thing that is on a Brooklyn area resident’s mind when they’re on the way home is that they are going to be in a serious car accident. Unfortunately, this reality occurred to a Brooklyn mom of six recently. Serious accident injures Brooklyn mother A Brooklyn...
Why Are Commercial Accidents More Deadly?
Driving is an essential aspect of our lives. Even with the rise of remote work, commuting is still a necessary part of many professions and the day-to-day needs of individuals and families. Even as traffic has decreased across the country over the past year, fatal...
Three killed in vehicle crashes in Brooklyn and Manhattan
New York City had a serious rise in traffic deaths in 2020. This trend was seriously apparent in a few hours from Nov. 24-25. NYPD’s collision investigation squad is now investigating three more fatalities from separate car accidents in New York City occurring during...
NTSB slams New York’s regulation of limousines
Stretch limousines are intended to enhance a party atmosphere during bachelor and birthday parties and other celebrations. But a fatal 2018 limousine crash cost the lives of 20 people in Schoharie County and revealed these limousines potential for commercial vehicle...
How do I know how much my personal injury claim is worth?
At the heart of a personal injury case is liability. That means proving that someone’s negligence caused the accident in question and any resulting injuries. But there’s another aspect to a personal injury case that is just as important: your damages. If you don’t...
Roads are still dangerous for motorcyclists
Motorcycle accidents are especially devastating for motorcyclists, as they have lesser protection than motorists from the road. For example, where an airbag would save a motorist’s head from hitting the wheel and the car itself would protect him or her from the road,...
