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In a big city like New York, the benefits of riding a bicycle to get around town are plentiful. Unfortunately, the risks are also abundant. On a clear evening, N.C.’s husband was riding his bicycle, lawfully following road signs and signals. During his ride he approached an intersection, where the t…
Category: Vehicle Accidents
Family Of Bicyclist Struck In Crosswalk Obtains Settlement of Over $300,000
May 13th, 2024Electric Vehicle Safety and Potential Injuries
May 7th, 2024Electric vehicles are changing the face of motoring in New York City. Despite its reputation as one of the best cities in the country for walking and public transportation, 83 percent of transportation emissions in NYC still come from private vehicles. The City has so far transitioned about 67 perce…
Motorist Passing Through Intersection Struck By First Vehicle, Immediately Hit By Second, Settled for $340,000
May 3rd, 2024On a brisk afternoon, S.Y. was wrapping up a day spent at the park exercising with his dogs. Tired and ready to return home, he loaded them into his vehicle, and they set out. As S.Y. navigated toward their destination, he came up to an intersection controlled by a traffic signal. Traveling straight…
Victim Of Harrowing Head-On Collision Caused By Distracted Driver Awarded $225,000 in Settlement
May 3rd, 2024Defensive driving is a valuable tool which should be utilized as often as one can. Unfortunately, even the best defensive drivers cannot prevent certain situations. Late afternoon one frigid winter morning, S.K. was peacefully driving straight along a busy city street. In the blink of an eye, he fou…
Common Mistakes People Make After a Car Accident
April 15th, 2024Emotions can run high after a car accident. It is easy to make mistakes during this stressful and confusing time. Some errors make little impact, but the aftermath of others can be devastating. Avoiding costly missteps and making wise legal decisions is possible, especially with an experienced le…
Food Cart Worker Struck in Truck Accident Awarded With $775,000 Settlement
March 13th, 2024H.M. was working as a food cart vendor preparing meals for hungry customers on the sidewalk. While he was working inside the food cart, a truck attempted to park behind him. The truck began reversing into the parking spot and forcefully struck H.M.’s food cart. This impact resulted in H.M. falling a…
Hit-and-Run Accidents in New York City: Legal Options for Victims and Their Families
March 7th, 2024In New York City, hit-and-run accidents occur frequently, with thousands of cases reported each year. Hit-and-run accidents are not just frightening and dangerous; they can also leave victims and their families feeling lost and unsure of what to do next. If you are the victim of a hit-and-run dri…
Salon Receptionist Suffers Serious Injuries When Vehicle Crashes Through Storefront, Is Awarded $750,000
February 20th, 2024Working at a hair salon can often be exciting and dramatic but for receptionist Frank D’Amico, one unfortunate day will forever stand out. He arrived at work and spent several hours completing his tasks and assisting customers. Crossing the salon floor to assist a coworker, Frank paused to lean on a…
Hairdresser Miraculously Survives Near-Fatal Encounter When Vehicle Plunges Through Salon Front, and Receives Over a Million Dollars
February 20th, 2024As a professional hair stylist, being creative and imaginative were key elements of S.G.’s lifestyle. But even she could not have envisioned that what should have been another routine day in the sunny salon she worked in would turn into a real-life nightmare. Initially off to a calm start, S.G. spen…
Hair Stylist Suffers Soft Tissue Injuries When Vehicle Strikes Salon Front, Receives Six Figure Monetary Settlement For Pain And Suffering
February 20th, 2024As a professional hair stylist, Mandy M. was no stranger to living a life that demanded her to be quick on her feet. Despite this, nothing could have prepared her for what she would experience when she arrived at the salon for another seemingly ordinary day. Before tragedy struck, Mandy M. was busy …