BROOKLYN: Andrew Esquivel Killed In Car Accident After Drunk Off-Duty Cop Crashed His SUV Onto Sidewalk By Bedford Avenue
NYPD MAY BE LIABLE FOR FATAL ACCIDENT BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (July 16, 2016) A 21-year-old man has died an three others were injured in a tragic car accident after a drunk off-duty cop crashed his SUV onto the sidewalk by Bedford Avenue, according to the NY Post. The off-duty police officer responsible for the accident has […]
MIDTOWN: 79-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured In Pedestrian Car Accident While Crossing Second Avenue Near East 58th Street
CITY MAY BE LIABLE FOR PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT AT DANGEROUS INTERSECTION MIDTOWN, NEW YORK (July 2, 2016) A 79-year-old pedestrian was critically injured after she was struck by a pickup truck that failed to yield as she was crossing Second Avenue by East 58th Street, according to the NY Daily News. Authorities have been able to identify the vehicle […]
Gathering Evidence in a Pedestrian Accident: The More the Better
The nature of a pedestrian accident in New York City is usually such that an accident victim needs to acquire all the necessary evidence within the first few days if he or she is planning to file a personal injury case. If the affected injury victim does not feel fit enough to complete these tasks […]
Is New York City Pedestrian-safe?
How safe are Pedestrians in New York? New York City pedestrian accident fatalities are more disturbing. The rate of pedestrian deaths due to automobile collisions is far more than the national rate. As per New York City’s Department of Transportation reports, 52% of city’s traffic deaths are due to pedestrian deaths. Around 67% New York […]
When “Look Both Ways” Isn’t Enough
You’ve probably heard it since you were a kid — “Look both ways before you cross the street!” And if you’re a parent, you know it’s true: a kid who takes heed to the advice and warnings given will avoid traffic, while a more headstrong, impetuous youngster might feel like he or she needs to […]
Protest Marches – Accident Risks
In today’s world, a very charged atmosphere exists between law enforcement and public citizens and it is having an effect on how we use public spaces. The nation has seen a dramatic rise in protests and activism within the last year as emotions build over many reported cases of police brutality. This is only one […]
New $250 Million Safety Plan in New York
With a population of over 8 million people, New York City is among the biggest and most prominent cities in America. It is, in many ways, the “capital city” of the country in terms of economics and prominence on an international level. That being the case, a great deal of work and money goes into […]
News From the NYC Pedestrian Safety Report
Pedestrian safety is vital in urban areas. Those crossing intersections and navigating traffic areas on foot are some of the most vulnerable residents local accident attorneys have to protect. There also tends to be a bit of a non-pedestrian-friendly sentiment in many parts of the community that makes things even tougher for individuals who need […]
Pedestrian Accident – What to do if You are Hit by a Car While Walking?
Car accidents take place when a vehicle collides into another one. But there are times that a person is walking on the street and they are hit by a car, which is termed as pedestrian accident. If you have been a victim of a pedestrian car accident, you may have certain legal rights and might […]
Aspects to Consider When You are a Pedestrian Accident Victim
Being hit by a car can be quite a traumatic experience and while a personal injury lawsuit might be the furthest thing on your mind, you can stand to gain a significant amount of compensation, especially if the driver was negligent, and you have suffered injuries. Here are some things you need to know when […]
