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Pedestrian killed by two hit and run drivers in “senior pedestrian zone”

As pedestrian accident lawyers, we have seen the devastating aftermath of road accidents far too often. The recent tragedy involving Yvonne Sandiford, a cherished 79-year-old Brooklyn resident, is a reminder that our streets are failing the most vulnerable among us. The accident, which unfolded on a dangerous street in Bedford-Stuyvesant,…

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Recidivist driver charged with DUI after injuring 8 people including a 14-year-old pedestrian in a multi-vehicle crash in Queens NYC

The legal world frequently encounters instances of repeat offenders, individuals who, despite having faced the consequences of their actions, find themselves entangled with the law again. The story of Michael Moreno from Stormville, NY, is one such  reminder. In October 2015, Gabriela Aguilar-Vallinos, a dedicated waitress, was fatally struck while…

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Seeking Justice for the Tragic NYPD Tow Truck Accident

Yesterday morning, a 7-year-old boy lost his life in Brooklyn, NYC, after being struck by a New York Police Department (NYPD) tow truck. The accident occurred at the northern border of Fort Greene Park. The collision occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. when the young boy and his mother crossed Myrtle…

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Grandmother pushing a stroller fatally struck by reckless pick-up truck driver in Brooklyn, NYC

A grandmother who was pushing her 2-year-old granddaughter in a stroller was fatally struck by the driver of a pickup truck who failed to yield to them. The pedestrian accident occurred yesterday afternoon around 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Bay 25th Street and Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The 56-year-old…

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Two more pedestrians killed in Long Island this week-end

In August alone, more than 30 traffic accident fatalities were recorded on Long Island roads. September started badly as well, with two pedestrian deaths occurring over the weekend. On Saturday night around 11:00 pm, 50 year old Christopher Briscoe was killed by a 28 year old driver as he was…

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The Danger of Police Chases in New York City: A Call for Safer Pursuits

Multiple pedestrians and a cyclist where injured in a multiple-collision crash caused by the driver of a stolen car who was trying to escape the police near Grand Central Station As car accident attorneys in New York City, we have witnessed numerous devastating cases resulting from reckless driving and accidents.…

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NYC Crash Fatalities Back to Pre-pandemic Numbers, Except for Cyclist Deaths at a Record High

When the total number of crash fatalities during the first semester of 2023 is lower than the previous years, one category of road users, the cyclists, had a record number of fatalities with 14 deaths. Pedestrian fatalities were lower than usual with 41 fatalities. The NYPD also recorded 31 driver…

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Drivers Hit and Killed More Than 7,500 Pedestrians Last Year, Most Since 1981, New Projection Shows

The alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities in the United States has reached its highest level since 1981, according to a recent report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The GHSA report reveals that in 2022, at least 7,508 pedestrian died marking a staggering 77% increase since 2010. This…

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Multiple pedestrian injured by reckless drivers over the weekend including a child

As car accident attorneys, we are acutely aware of the devastating consequences of reckless driving in New York City. Indeed, the city’s high population density means that millions of people and vehicles share limited road space, leading to increased risks associated with reckless driving. This congestion heightens the likelihood of…

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Sammy’s Law: A Fight for Safer Streets in New York City

New York City has long been striving to make its streets safer for pedestrians and reduce the number of tragic accidents caused by speeding vehicles. A proposed law known as Sammy’s Law, named after a young child who lost his life to a speeding driver, has become a symbol of…

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