An afternoon tragedy unfolded in Brighton Beach on Tuesday, October 15, 2025, when an 89-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck and two other pedestrians were injured by a minivan that jumped the curb on Neptune Avenue. According to police, the 86-year-old driver of a red Chrysler Town & Country minivan may…
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11-Year-Old Pedestrian Critically Injured in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run on Ocean Parkway
An 11-year-old pedestrian was struck and critically injured Monday evening in Gravesend, Brooklyn, by the driver of a black Acura sedan who fled the scene, according to police reports. The hit-and-run occurred around 5:50 p.m. near Avenue V and Ocean Parkway, an intersection known for heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic.…
Brooklyn Woman Killed by Flying Solar Panel During Nor’easter: Understanding Legal Responsibility in Weather-Related Fatalities
A tragic accident at Trump Village in Brighton Beach has claimed the life of a 76-year-old woman after high winds from a powerful nor’easter tore a solar panel loose from a carport and sent it flying through the air. According to reports, Lyudmila Braun was walking near Ocean Parkway and…
Our School Bus Accident Lawyers Examine Brooklyn Crash That Left Child in Critical Condition
School Bus Accident Lawyer: 4-Year-Old Critically Injured in Brooklyn Crash A 4-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being struck by a school bus in Midwood, Brooklyn, on Monday afternoon. As school bus accident lawyers in New York City, we know how devastating these crashes can be for families…
Can the NYPD Face a Lawsuit After a 15-Year-Old Driver Injures a Pedestrian in Brooklyn?
A shocking crash in East New York has raised serious questions about liability and accountability. According to reports, a 15-year-old—far too young to drive legally—was behind the wheel of a stolen black Honda Accord when he struck a 71-year-old pedestrian standing on the curb at Pennsylvania and Hegeman Avenues. Video…
Property Owner Cited After Fatal Parapet Collapse in Cypress Hills: DOB Finds Multiple Structural Defects
A fatal construction accident in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, has placed the spotlight squarely on the property owner’s failure to maintain a safe structure. Following the collapse of a parapet wall that killed a 58-year-old worker, New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) inspectors documented severe façade defects at the one-story…
Nine Hurt After Brooklyn IHOP Ceiling Collapse: Who Can Be Held Responsible?
As Brooklyn personal injury lawyers, we are closely following the recent ceiling collapse at the IHOP in Flatlands that left nine people injured and forced the restaurant to shut down. On September 5, 2025, a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling, weakened by water damage, fell onto diners. Five victims were…
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Police Chase Crash That Claimed the Life of Health Care Professional
A tragic car crash in Bushwick has brought renewed attention to the dangers of reckless driving and high-speed police chases in densely populated neighborhoods. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that Juan Lopez, 33, of Cypress Hills, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges after causing a fatal collision…
Brooklyn Awning Collapse Highlights Urgent Need for Property Maintenance and Accountability
A terrifying incident unfolded in Brooklyn Heights early Sunday morning when a massive hotel awning collapsed over the entrance to the Clark Street subway station. Surveillance footage captured the moment the concrete and steel structure—part of the historic Hotel St. George—suddenly gave way, crashing onto the sidewalk below. Fortunately, no…
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run: Driver Still at Large
By the Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf A pedestrian was fatally struck in the early hours of Saturday morning in Brooklyn, in yet another tragic reminder of the dangers that pedestrians face on New York City streets. The fatal hit-and-run occurred…