When we leave for work in the morning, we generally expect our day to be relatively uneventful and that we will return home at the end of the day. Sadly, this is not the reality for those workers in Brooklyn and across the U.S. who are involved in a fatal workplace...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
Seniors especially at risk for dying in a pedestrian accident
Driving in Brooklyn can be a real hassle given the number of cars on the road at any given time. You cannot always count on buses or the subway arriving on time. Sometimes, the best way to get around in New York City is to simply walk where you want to go. However,...
E-scooter driver killed in collision in Brooklyn
New York City and its five boroughs attract many different kinds of vehicles, ranging from semi-trailer trucks making deliveries to city business to motorcycles to pedicabs. These vehicles create special risks for both their operators and the drivers of other...
Hit-and-run driver hits pedicab in Midtown, causing one fatality
Pedicabs are a common sight on New York City’s streets as they move their passengers at sedate speeds to their destinations. Unfortunately, pedicabs are forced to compete for space on the City’s streets with more conventional types of vehicles. Two weeks ago, this...
Being aware of ways motorcycle accidents occur is important
Throughout these warm summer months in New York, motorcycle riders like to ride as much as they can while it is nice enough to do so. It is common to see many motorcycles on the roads each day. They can be a fun way to get around the city or to enjoy a long ride...
Legal help for victims of a failure to diagnose
The unfortunate reality is that medical malpractice can make an already difficult and serious situation worse. For that reason, victims of medical malpractice who have not been properly diagnosed should be familiar with the legal protections available to help them...
How can drivers help keep bicyclists safe?
Bicycle riders can be particularly vulnerable on the roadways and when involved in crashes because of the limited protection a bike provides. Drivers should take steps and adequate care to help ensure that bicycle riders are protected and kept safe and to avoid...
Can I sue for emotional distress?
When people think of serious personal injuries, they imagine broken bones, concussions, dislocations, and other physical harm. However, some of the most enduring and debilitating personal injuries are psychological. In the legal realm, the mental trauma experienced by...
What are some common fractures in MVAs?
Car accidents in New York can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones. Some fractures are more common than others in motor vehicle accidents. While some broken bones can be healed with a cast, others are in parts of the body that cannot be placed in a cast....
Man killed in fiery Brooklyn crash
A horrific accident unfolded early Saturday morning in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. A speeding Maserati was driving along Atlantic Avenue when the driver lost control near an elevated train line at the Rochester Avenue intersection. The sports car jumped a curb and struck...
