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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Teenage cyclist in critical condition after being struck by police vehicle in Long Island, NY
A tragic bicycle accident involving a collision with an emergency vehicle, has brought to light the critical danger that can arise when these vehicles are responding to emergencies. On Saturday evening, at the intersection of William Floyd Parkway and Adobe Drive In Shirley, Long Island, NY, a 13-year-old boy’s life…
Holding Negligent Contractors Accountable: The Case of the 2018 Brooklyn Fatal Trench Collapse
As construction accident attorneys in New York City, our commitment lies in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in the construction industry. We are dedicated to upholding the rights of workers who have suffered due to the negligence of employers. A recent case highlights the importance of enforcing safety…
Driver kills grandfather and seriously injures his wife and two grand children at notoriously dangerous curve in Queens, NYC
A grandfather was killed and his wife and two grandchildren were seriously injured in a car accident in New York City after a driver lost control of his vehicle and plowed into their parked car. The driver who remained at the scene has so far not been charged. 67-year-old Sam…
4 people died in crashes in New York City in a single day
Four lives were lost in three separate collisions in a single day in New York City. On Sunday, the Staten Island Expressway bore witness to a horrific crash that claimed the lives of two young women, Jianna Pischetola and Gabriella Shammas, both aged just 22. The fiery collision left their…
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…
Free webinar on excavation and trench safety presented by the Center for Construction Research and Training tomorrow
As construction accident attorneys who represent workers injured or killed in trench collapse, we have firsthand experience with the repercussions of disregarding safety guidelines during excavation. The hazards linked with excavation and trenching activities are no secret to construction workers either. In New York, a law known as “Carlos’ Law”…
Driver who plowed in pedestrians in Midtown Manhattan faces 7 counts of attempted murder among several other charges
The recent accident involving a driver who plowed into pedestrians in Midtown, leaving several injured, has sent shockwaves through the city. As car accident lawyers, we understand the gravity of such incidents and the legal complexities they entail. Late on a Sunday night, Imani Lucas allegedly ran a red light,…
Alarming number of people dying in car accidents in Long island
Long Island, NY, has seen a record number of fatal crashes in August According to recent reports, 21 lives have been lost in car crashes in Long Island NY this month alone, and among the victims are four children whose futures were tragically cut short. These are not just statistics;…
Cyclist critically injured by driver chased by police in downtown Manhattan
An innocent cyclist was critically injured as she found herself caught in the crossfire of a police chase in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, last week. As law enforcement pursued a fleeing suspect, the cyclist—a 54-year-old woman—became an unwitting casualty. Behind every statistic, every news headline, and every police chase is a…