If you are a bicyclist in New York City, it can seem as if you take your life into your hands every time you go out for a spin on two wheels. That perception was eerily accurate last month, as it was the month with the most bike fatalities in NYC since 2014 when de...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Stay safe while driving this fall
Each season of the year presents its own hazards for driving. Autumn in New York City is typically a beautiful time of the year, but drivers should be aware of the seasonal hazards they face.With that in mind, let's review some tips from the AARP about how to avoid...
Are tailgating parties inherently risky?
While a lot has changed regarding football game schedules this fall, it's a given that where there is football, there will be tailgating. This outdoor activity is one way to get together safely with friends and show support for your team.But just how safe is...
How can you keep safer when driving this Labor Day?
While Labor Day 2020 is fast approaching, for most regions of the country, this year's celebration will likely be quite different. But that doesn't mean that Brooklyn residents need to stay at home to be safe.According to their estimates, the National Safety Council...
After a wreck, should you choose a structured settlement?
If you file a claim after getting into an auto accident and your prevail in the litigation, you could be faced with a decision: whether to accept a lump sum or agree to a structured settlement paid out over time. Which is preferable?Both choices carry certain tax and...
3 injured in crash outside Brooklyn restaurant
Sometimes people wind up getting into motor vehicle accidents that are at least partially their fault. The driver may have rolled through an intersection and struck the car whose driver had the right of way. A pedestrian may have stepped off too quickly into the...
Brooklyn wreck injures 5, 2 critically
Earlier this week, a crash in Brooklyn sent several people to the hospital, some injured critically. Events unfolded on Monday, July 13, at around 4:30 a.m.Three men were in a late-model Lamborghini SUV headed northbound on 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst when they struck...
Drunk driving crashes claim many lives each day
Drunk drivers are a huge problem in this country. When a person opts to drink and drive, they are making a decision that could impact the life of an innocent victim. This doesn't stop them from getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, so they try to make it to their...
Common causes for car crashes to remember
Motor vehicle crashes can lead to catastrophic injuries for the victims. Because of this, all drivers must take the time to drive safely each time they get out on the roads. Taking the time to brush up on some of the more common accident types might help drivers to...
Many car crash claims are settled without a trial
When you're struck by another driver, you might suffer serious injuries. This can result in the need for medical care and may lead to other life changes for you. One option that you have if this occurs is to seek compensation for the financial damages that you've...
