Many municipal workers face death and injury as an everyday part of their jobs on Brooklyn’s busy streets. As rewarding and accomplished as the job may be, it is certainly not without danger. These hazards were demonstrated on July 7 when a Department of Environmental...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What compensation might I get after an accident?
Brooklyn is inherently busy and is getting even busier. There are always automobiles, motorcyclists, e-bikes, bicycles, pedestrians and others on the road. In addition, there are construction projects constantly in progress. With all that activity, there is always a...
What makes commercial vehicle wrecks challenging cases?
In a bird’s eye view, the victim of a commercial vehicle accident in New York City has the same rights as would any other motor vehicle accident victim. If a commercial driver negligently causes an accident, then they must pay just compensation to their victims....
Removing distractions while driving
Distracted driving poses a significant risk to road safety, often resulting in accidents, injuries and even fatalities. According to the NHTSA, more than 3500 people died as a result of distracted driving in 2021. In New York, taking steps to remove distractions while...
Don’t let your teen be another summertime car crash statistic
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for teens in New York, and these teens will be hitting the road and, yes, getting into car crashes. In fact, AAA calls the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. Teen car...
Taxi accidents can cause serious injuries
Many New Yorkers use taxis every day to travel around the city, and it may not occur to them that they could be hurt in something they use so regularly. However, accidents involving taxis occur and can cause serious injuries and even fatalities, for passengers,...
Wrong-way crash kills two teen athletes on Long Island
Wrong-way automobile collisions seem like the most senseless kind of accident. Why is one car traveling in the wrong direction when separate lanes are clearly marked? Alcohol is, unfortunately, the most common reason. This fact was demonstrated in a two-car collision...
Steps to take after a hit-and-run accident
A hit-and-run accident can cause serious injuries to the victim. There are several steps the injured should take after an incident. Steps to take after an accident First, as hard as it may be, it helps if the victim can stay calm and assess whether they have any...
Increased traffic congestion costs drivers time and money
Data concerning lost productivity owing to traffic congestion increased in significance with the emergence of remote work in 2022. Millions of Americans who have either returned to the office full-time or as part of a hybrid model have spent more hours, and...
After a crash, can the insurance company deny the claim?
After a car accident, you may wonder whether your insurance company will pay for the damages and injuries you have suffered. There are some common reasons why an insurance company may deny your Brooklyn, New York, claim. Not covered The primary reason for an insurance...
