A devastating car crash in Brooklyn has once again underscored the urgent need for legislative action to hold repeat speeding offenders accountable. As Brooklyn car accident lawyers with decades of experience representing families shattered by preventable tragedies, we echo the community’s demand for real solutions—not just condolences—when reckless driving takes…
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Proposed Bill Aims to Close Dangerous Drugged Driving Loophole in New York
As New York car accident lawyers, we are all too familiar with the pain and loss caused by drivers who choose to get behind the wheel while impaired. Tragically, under current New York law, many drug-impaired drivers escape accountability—until it’s too late. Unlike in most states, New York requires that…
Elderly Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Queens Hit-and-Run Accident: Driver Sought by NYPD
A 78-year-old woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in Murray Hill, Queens, NYC, after being struck by a gray minivan while crossing Northern Boulevard near Parsons Boulevard on March 14. The driver sped away, leaving her critically injured in the roadway. Emergency responders rushed the victim, Jung Sook…
Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer: Seeking Justice for Imani Vance After Tragic Hit-and-Run
When an unlicensed driver gets behind the wheel, they put every pedestrian, cyclist, and passenger in danger. In Brooklyn, a family is now left grieving after an unlicensed driver, Tyree Epps, fled the scene of a devastating crash, leaving 26-year-old Imani Vance to die in the front seat of his…
Fatal Brooklyn Car Accident Raises Questions About Livery Cab Safety and Liability
A tragic accident in Downtown Brooklyn late Friday night claimed the life of a 45-year-old woman after she exited a livery cab and stumbled into traffic on Flatbush Avenue near State Street. The fatal crash, which occurred outside the Atlantic Terminal Mall around 11:10 p.m., highlights the dangers pedestrians face…
Queens Drunk Driving Accident Injures Two and Kills 23-Year-Old Driver: FDNY Firefighter Arrested
A tragic crash in East Elmhurst, Queens, claimed the life of 23-year-old Justin Diaz after a Mercedes, allegedly driven by an intoxicated FDNY firefighter, sped through a red light and violently T-boned his BMW. The fatal collision, which occurred at 4:15 a.m. at the intersection of 107th St. and Northern…
Bronx Auto Accident: Teenager Killed in Tragic Collision Highlights Legal Complexities
As Bronx auto accident lawyers, we are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred on February 24, 2025, at the intersection of East 172nd Street and Metcalf Avenue in the Soundview neighborhood. A 17-year-old male and a 14-year-old female were riding a bike when they collided with a Honda…
Safety First on Third: Bike Lanes Make Roadways Safer for All Users
As car accident lawyers practicing in New York City, we have witnessed the unfortunate consequences of traffic collisions and the severe impact they have on individuals, families, and communities. However, recent developments on Third Avenue present a hopeful narrative that underscores a truth we can all rally around: bike lanes…
Bronx Hit-and-Run Highlights Legal Challenges and Community Responsibility
The recent hit-and-run incident in the Bronx, as reported by the New York Post, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers pedestrians face daily. A 22-year-old man was struck by a black SUV at the intersection of E 228th Street and Laconia Avenue. The vehicle accelerated suddenly, hitting the…
Tragic High-Speed Tesla Crash on Manhattan’s FDR Drive Highlights Legal Implications of Reckless Driving
On February 4, 2025, a tragic accident occurred on Manhattan’s FDR Drive, resulting in the death of a female driver and injuries to her 26-year-old male passenger. The incident took place around 2:45 a.m. near East 70th Street on the Upper East Side. The Tesla vehicle was reportedly traveling at…