The streets of New York City hold a hidden menace, an unchecked risk that leaves a trail of shattered lives in its wake: reckless driving. Recent incidents in the city are distressing proof of the devastation wrought by the lethal combination of irresponsible driving and inadequate traffic controls. One chilling example unfolded at the juncture…
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The streets of New York City bear an unsettling reputation for bicycle accidents, a brutal truth underscored by the recent tragic loss of Adam Uster, a cherished member of Transportation Alternatives. As lawyers who specialize in bicycle accidents in this city, we are intimately familiar with the devastating aftershocks such incidents inflict on victims and…
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As a seasoned personal injury lawyer who has spent my career advocating for injured victims, it deeply saddens me to report the surge in cyclist fatalities in New York City during the first quarter of 2023. This troubling statistic is not just a number; it represents lives lost, families torn apart, and a community in…
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Just days after a car collided with a school bus in Westchester county, a harrowing accident unfolded near Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow, LI, where a pickup truck crashed into another school bus. The bus was filled with 41 young students aged 5 to 11. Thirteen children and the bus driver sustained minor injuries…
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As NY bus accident lawyers, our duty includes educating the public on school bus safety and the significance of adhering to traffic regulations. Annually, Operation Safe Stop Day is commemorated to increase awareness about the perils of unlawfully passing a halted school bus. This year’s event is scheduled for April 27th. Regrettably, incidents such as…
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As personal injury attorneys representing individuals in New York City, we are deeply saddened to learn about the three pedestrians who lost their lives in car accidents over the past weekend. These tragic incidents underscore the perils of careless and negligent driving and highlight the pressing need for safer streets. The first of these heartbreaking…
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16-year-old Jaydan McLaurin suffered a fatal hit-and-run accident while cycling on an electric Citi Bike in Queens on Monday evening. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Yaser Ibrahim, was unlicensed and operating a BMW SUV. After being located by the police, Ibrahim was arrested and charged with driving without a license, leaving the scene of an…
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Two construction workers tragically lost their lives at JFK airport after being buried under rubble while moving utility lines. This incident emphasizes the importance of ensuring workplace safety, especially in high-risk industries such as construction. Francisco Reyes, 41, and Fernando Lagunas Pereira, 28, were trapped under a 30-foot trench collapse at the Calpine JFK Energy…
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WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK AN ATTORNEY FOR A CAR ACCIDENT IN NEW YORK? How can you tell which lawyer will do the best possible job for you? When you call a law firm or meet with a lawyer in person, you have the opportunity to ask many questions about both the accident and the…
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HOW LONG SHOULD YOU BE IN PAIN AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT IN NEW YORK? Have you been injured in a car accident in New York or surrounding areas? If so, you are probably experiencing a wide range of feelings—anger, shock, or grief. These are common feelings after an accident. So is PAIN. Pain is our…
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