Yesterday, New York experienced two significant truck-related accidents that impacted traffic, businesses, and local communities. Brooklyn Accident: Tractor Trailer and Sedan Crash into Popeyes In East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a sedan resulted in both vehicles crashing into a Popeyes restaurant at the intersection of Metropolitan…
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Delivery cyclist in critical condition after being doored in Brooklyn
As attorneys specializing in bicycle accidents, we would like to address the perilous issue of “dooring” accidents in New York City. A recent tragedy in Brooklyn underscores the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures against this often-overlooked hazard. In Cypress Hills, a food delivery worker on a scooter experienced…
1 dead and 3 injured in Hit-and-Run Accident in Brooklyn
A passenger is dead and 3 other people are in critical condition after two cars collided in Brooklyn in the early hours of Monday morning. The accident was captured by surveillance cameras and showed three individuals fleeing the scene of the accident. Surveillance footage shows a Toyota cautiously approaching and…
Teen Critically Injured in Brooklyn E-Bike Accident Days Before Transportation Alternatives’ Rally for Cyclist Safety
A 19-year-old is in critical condition after was struck by an SUV in Dyker Heights on Sunday. This tragic event highlights the importance of understanding the legal implications surrounding bicycle accidents and the need for both cyclists and drivers to prioritize safety on our roads. Last Sunday afternoon, a 19-year-old…
Firefighters Rescue Injured Construction Worker Buried in Bushwick Trench Collapse
A construction worker was trapped and seriously injured in a trench collapse at 659 Flushing Ave. in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NYC. The heroic efforts of firefighters saved his life, but this accident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by construction workers and the need for increased safety measures.…
14 people injured after reckless drivers collides with MTA bus at dangerous intersection with no traffic lights
Reckless driving continues to pose a significant risk to public safety in New York City, with recent incidents serving as alarming reminders of the consequences of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel. One such incident occurred at the intersection of Essex St. and New Lots Ave. in East New York, where…
2 people seriously injured in horrific crash captured on video in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NYC
Two people suffered serious personal injuries in a multi-vehicle car accident in New York City last Monday night. The accident occurred around 6:30 pm in Crown Heights, Brooklyn at the intersection of Crown Street and Nostrand Avenue. An exclusive and jarring surveillance video from a nearby building was obtained by…
NYC woman suffers critical personal injury in fire caused by lithium-ion battery explosion
A 67 year old woman was critically injured in a fire sparked by a defective lithium-ion battery in Brooklyn, NYC yesterday early morning. The victim was residing in a building located on Goodwin Place in Bushwick and was probably asleep when the fire erupted around 1:40 am on Tuesday morning. …
Reckless New York City driver speeding away from traffic stop, kills one pedestrian and injures 4 others
A reckless driver who tried to flee the police in Brooklyn, NYC, struck a bicyclist and two pedestrians, continued driving, struck three other pedestrians, crashed into a vehicle and then into a wall before running away with a passenger. One suspect is in custody while the other is still at…
Another car jumps the curb in NYC, injuring 6 pedestrians including 2 children
6 pedestrians were injured in a car accident in NYC yesterday morning. A driver jumped the curb at the intersection of St. Johns Place and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a little bit before 8:00 am. This is the time during which parents are bringing their children to school. A video…