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In the spring, while walking in his neighborhood of Great Neck, NY, YZ was struck by a vehicle while proceeding across Middle Neck Road in the crosswalk. The impact caused him to fall to the ground, resulting in injuries to several areas of his body. Concerned for their father’s well-being, YZ’s fam…
Category: Vehicle Accidents
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Crosswalk Awarded $800,000 After Settlement
March 31st, 2025Navigating Personal Injury Claims Involving Public Transportation in New York
March 24th, 2025New York City is home to one of the most extensive public transportation networks in the world. According to one report, 56 percent of New Yorkers travel on public transportation, using it 3.8 billion times each year. With so many commuters on the go each day, accidents are bound to happen. When …
How Distracted Driving Laws Impact Car Accident Claims in NYC
February 17th, 2025Did you know that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car crashes in NYC? According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Epi Data Brief No. 87 for 2015, 19 percent of NYC drivers 18 years and older texted or emailed while driving. Distracted driving has led t…
Dealing With Out-of-State Drivers in NYC Car Accidents
January 20th, 2025Getting in an NYC car accident that was not your fault is bad enough. Discovering the other driver is from another state could leave you worried that you may be unable to get the compensation you need for your injuries. New York State’s no-fault car insurance laws protect NYC motorists, providing…
Queens Woman Awarded $1.2 Million After Hit by Car While Running Errands
January 8th, 2025C.Y. is a lovely lady from Queens, known for her green thumb and passion for gardening. She cherished spending time with her family and especially enjoyed shopping with her daughter. But one day, while heading out to do some grocery shopping, C.Y.'s life took a sudden turn. As she was walking, a car…
Driver in 3-Car Pile Up Awarded Over $100,000
January 8th, 2025S.O. was running errands one afternoon in late May when the unexpected happened. While driving, another car suddenly collided with hers from behind, causing a chain reaction and a three-car pile-up. The car accident left S.O. with soft tissue injuries, making it clear that she needed both medical at…
What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in NYC
December 24th, 2024New York City is famous for its bustling streets full of cars, commercial vehicles, and pedestrians fighting for space. So, sadly, it’s no surprise that October 2024 saw some 3,522 injury and fatal motor vehicle accidents in New York City, working out to almost 114 per day. If you are unfortunate en…
Injured Nurse Awarded over $125,000 in Settlement After Motor Vehicle Accident
November 22nd, 2024It was a routine afternoon for Tenisha Desire, a nurse in New York, as she went into a physician’s office to perform her standard work duties. Suddenly, a motor vehicle struck the office, injuring Ms. Desire, the type of accident one would see on the news or social media. Various parts of her body w…
Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Car Accident in NYC: Why You Need a Lawyer
November 11th, 2024Unfortunately, due to the high volume of traffic and road congestion, car accidents in New York City are an all-too-common occurrence. In 2023, there were over 51,000 traffic accident-related injuries in NYC. Whether it was a minor fender-bender or a serious car accident, dealing with the afterma…
How Does the “Serious Injury” Threshold Affect Car Accident Cases in New York?
October 28th, 2024Despite the many cars on the road in New York City, few people leave home with the thought of being involved in a car crash. However, just this year alone, through August there have been nearly 7,500 car accidents in the city, according to NYPD citywide stats. Car accidents can range from fender-…