A tragic multi-vehicle collision at the base of the Kosciuszko Bridge on November 21, 2024, claimed the life of a 75-year-old man and left seven others injured, including a 9-year-old girl. This devastating accident highlights the dangers posed by inclement weather, congested roadways, and potential driver negligence. Details of the…
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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…
Justice Sought for Queens Great-Grandfather Killed in Tragic Collision: The Importance of Accountability in Reckless Driving Cases
The tragic death of Fitz Herbert Slowe, a beloved 71-year-old great-grandfather, serves as a painful reminder of the devastating consequences that reckless driving can have on our community. On December 18, 2023, Mr. Slowe’s life was tragically cut short when another motorist, Mario Hill, ran a red light and collided…
A Deadly Weekend in the Bronx: Two Fatal Car Crashes and Multiple Injuries
As Bronx car accident lawyers, we want to highlight the devastating accidents that occurred this past weekend, resulting in the loss of two lives and leaving several others injured. The Bronx witnessed two separate tragic car accidents, both resulting in heartache for the victims’ families. Here are the details of…
One-year-old critically injured in Brooklyn DWI accident
As Brooklyn personal injury lawyers, it is both heartbreaking and frustrating to witness preventable tragedies like yesterday’s crash in Brownsville, that left a one-year-old child in critical condition. Yesterday evening, 28-year-old Natalie Leonard was driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08%, the legal limit in New York. She ran…
Seeking Justice for the Tragic Loss of U Fo Ng: The Role of Legal Advocacy in Hit-and-Run Truck Accidents
Last Sunday afternoon near JFK Airport, a devastating accident claimed the life of 68-year-old U Fo Ng. Mr. Ng was parked along the shoulder of the Nassau Expressway when an unidentified box truck driver veered off the road, striking his Honda CRV in a lethal collision. The driver, in a…
NYC Cyclist killed after being doored in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
On Tuesday morning a cyclist was fatally injured in a collision precipitated by a suddenly opened car door in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The impact sent the cyclist into the path of an oncoming Hyundai Elantra, resulting in catastrophic injuries that led to his untimely death. The accident occurred a block away…
Reflecting on a Decade of Vision Zero in NYC: The Tale of Two Streets
Queens Boulevard, once notoriously dubbed “the Boulevard of Death,” has seen a remarkable turnaround. In 1997, this street was a pedestrian nightmare, claiming 18 lives. However, since Vision Zero’s implementation in 2014, fatalities have drastically reduced, with some years witnessing zero deaths. This transformation didn’t happen by chance. It was…
School Bus Accident in Queens: A Legal Perspective
A recent accident involving a school bus, an SUV, and a parked Lexus on the eastbound Nassau Expressway near Van Wyck Expressway in Queens has once again brought to light the critical issue of road safety, especially concerning school buses. The incident, which occurred just before noon on Monday, resulted…
Legal Insights on the Bronx Hit-and-Run Fatal Accident
Lourdes Camilo, a Bronx resident, was fatally injured in a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and East 156th Street. This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the consequences of traffic law violations. It also reflects on the necessity for enhanced pedestrian protection measures. The involvement…