Family Claims Unsafe Construction Site Conditions May Have Led to Fatal MTA Bus Accident Involving Pedestrian in Manhattan

Shawn Gooding, an East Village resident, met a tragic end on Friday night when a Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) bus struck him at the junction of Avenue D and East 10th Street. The incident has sparked significant legal debates and concerns about who is to blame and the consequences thereof. For legal professionals specializing in…

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Popeyes Collision Involving Tractor Trailer Underlines Urban Challenges of Heavy Vehicle Navigation

Last week, New York City witnessed two major truck-related incidents that had significant repercussions for traffic flow, local businesses, and community well-being. In the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, a distressing incident unfolded when a tractor-trailer collided with a sedan, subsequently causing both vehicles to crash into a Popeyes restaurant located at the junction of…

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The Dire Consequences of Overlooking Construction Safety Standards: Insights from a Legal Standpoint

The recent tragic incident in Borough Park, Brooklyn, where 33-year-old construction worker Juan Ganche lost his life due to a floor collapse, underscores the vital importance of strict adherence to construction safety protocols. The incident, resulting from unauthorized work and oversight lapses, not only claimed a life but also spotlighted the systemic problems affecting New…

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Vision Zero: Ten Years of Advancements and Persistent Disparities on New York City’s Roads

As legal advocates dedicated to promoting safer streets in New York City, we’ve taken a close look at the recent report from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets concerning the decade-long journey of Vision Zero. This initiative, aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities, has brought to light both its achievements and the hurdles it still…

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Unlicensed Driver Fatally Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Reckless Incident

Last Saturday evening, in Brooklyn, NYC, a devastating accident claimed the life of 14-year-old Christian Antoine. This tragedy unfolded at the intersection of Glenwood Rd. and E. 81st St. in Canarsie, where Christian was struck by a vehicle driven by an unlicensed and speeding driver. Christian’s death is a heartbreaking addition to the increasing number…

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Tragic Stunt Driving Incident: 23-Year-Old Driver Causes Fatalities of Two Young Passengers and Critically Injures Another at Car Event

In the early hours of Sunday, a tragic event unfolded when a 23-year-old driver, attempting to show off by performing ‘doughnuts’ at a car stunt event, lost control and crashed into a stationary fuel truck. The accident resulted in the deaths of two passengers, 15-year-old Sabrina Villagomez and 21-year-old Gilvante “Gio” Roberson, and left another…

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Exploring the Causes of Subway Derailments and Ensuring Passenger Safety

As attorneys experienced in handling New York City subway accidents, we’ve witnessed numerous transit-related cases. The recent derailment of a Manhattan-bound F train in Brooklyn, shortly after another derailment on the Upper West Side, brings to light grave concerns about the safety of passengers and the structural soundness of the subway system. This past Wednesday,…

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