As pedestrian accident lawyers, we’ve seen the devastating consequences of vehicular negligence and poor design choices by automakers. The introduction of the Pedestrian Protection Act by Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) represents a crucial step in addressing a long-overdue issue: the alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities caused by increasingly massive…
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Queens Hit-and-Run Driver Captured in Guyana After 5-Year Manhunt
In a significant development, the alleged driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run accident in Queens in 2019 has been captured in Guyana, bringing some measure of closure to the family of the victim, Ainsley Dalrymple. Ravindra Dharamjit, the suspect who fled the country to evade justice, has been extradited to…
Why a Queens Personal Injury Lawyer is Essential for Hit-and-Run and MTA Accident Cases?
The recent MTA bus hit-and-run accident in Queens, which resulted in the tragic death of 31-year-old pedestrian Mishael Keys Amesha, underscores the importance of having an experienced Queens personal injury lawyer. This case, involving a pedestrian accident with an MTA bus, highlights the complexities of wrongful death claims and the…
Preventing Truck Accidents with Pedestrians and Cyclists: The NYC DOT’s New Delivery Microhubs Initiative
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is taking a significant step towards making our streets safer and more efficient with the introduction of two new delivery microhubs beneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). These hubs, part of a broader plan to establish 20 such zones citywide, aim to transform…
The Perils of Reckless Driving in the City: A Pedestrian Accident Lawyer’s Perspective
In East Harlem, a tragic incident unfolded 2 days ago, highlighting the grave dangers posed by reckless driving in urban areas. Nadjari Reid, a 51-year-old pedestrian, was killed in a chain-reaction crash caused by a speeding Mercedes-Benz driver. Reid was crossing the street when a speeding Mercedes-Benz, driven by Angel…
Recent Deadly Accidents in NYC: A Grim Reminder of the Need for Safer Streets
As car accident attorneys in New York City, it’s heartbreaking to witness the increasing frequency of deadly accidents on our streets. Over the past few days, our city has been struck by multiple tragic incidents, highlighting the urgent need for improved traffic safety measures. Harlem Tragedy: A Family’s Worst Nightmare…
Deadly school bus accident underscores the critical need for enhanced safety measures in and around our school zones
The recent tragedy in Mamaroneck, New York, where a young kindergarten student and his mother were fatally struck by a school bus while walking to school, has left our community in shock and mourning. As school bus accident attorneys, we are deeply familiar with the complexities and dire consequences of…
A Pedestrian Accident Lawyer’s Perspective on the Tragic Incident in Williamsburg
As pedestrian accident lawyers, we find ourselves constantly grappling with the devastating consequences of traffic collisions, particularly those involving vulnerable road users like children. The recent incident in Williamsburg, where a 10-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a driver, is yet another stark reminder of the urgent…
The Urgent Call for Enhanced Pedestrian Safety on Manhattan’s East Side
In the span of just two days, the East Side of Manhattan has witnessed three alarming accidents where pedestrians were struck by cars, highlighting a disturbing trend of vehicular accidents in one of the busiest areas of New York City. As New York pedestrian accident attorneys dedicated to advocating for…
The Legal Consequences of Hit-and-Run Accidents: A Call for Action on Canal Street
A pedestrian lost their life in a hit-and-run accident on Canal Street recently. The details of this case underscore the urgent need for improved safety measures on one of New York City’s most dangerous thoroughfares. Canal Street, notorious for its high rate of accidents and fatalities, has long been a…