A tragic hit-and-run in the Bronx has once again raised pressing questions for families about their rights, available legal remedies, and how to pursue compensation when a reckless driver causes a fatal pedestrian crash and flees the scene. Early Saturday morning, 27-year-old Shariq Bryant was struck and killed while crossing…
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Grandfather Killed After Being Struck by a Moped Driver in Queens: Another Preventable Pedestrian Tragedy in New York City
A fatal collision in Jamaica, Queens is drawing renewed attention to the risks pedestrians face every day on New York City streets — including those posed by mopeds, e-bikes, and bicycles operated in violation of traffic laws. Police report that 68-year-old Trevor Lloyd Samuels was crossing at 93rd Avenue and…
Our Bronx Car Accident Lawyers Address The Fatal Collision That Claimed the Life of 80-Year-Old Pedestrian in Allerton
An 80-year-old Bronx resident, Rose Young, was fatally struck last Thursday while crossing the intersection of Holland Avenue and Allerton Avenue in the Allerton neighborhood. According to police, Ms. Young was walking through the crosswalk when a 56-year-old driver operating a 2005 Honda Odyssey made a left turn from northbound…
After Influencer’s Criminal Sentence in Ocean Parkway Crash, Our team of Brooklyn Car Accident Attorneys Focus on What Still Must Be Done for the Victims’ Family
A Brooklyn Supreme Court judge has sentenced the driver responsible for the devastating Ocean Parkway crash that killed a mother and two of her young children and severely injured a third one. But while the criminal case has concluded, the sentencing does nothing to address the ongoing needs, losses, and…
Our NYC Car Accident Lawyers on Council Member Frank Morano’s Support for Universal Daylighting — And Why It Matters for Street Safety
New York City took an important step in the ongoing effort to reduce preventable crashes this week — and the momentum came from an unexpected place. At a recent City Hall rally, Republican Council Member Frank Morano, representing the car-heavy South Shore of Staten Island, delivered one of the strongest…
Fatal Wrong-Way Crash in West Village Highlights Dangers to NYC Pedestrians
By the New York Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf A tragic collision in Greenwich Village on Thursday morning underscores the persistent dangers pedestrians face on New York City streets — even in marked crosswalks. According to police, a 61-year-old driver fatally struck…
What Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Could Mean for Street Safety in New York City
New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is promising a new vision for how the city approaches safety, transportation, and justice. For those who’ve been injured on New York City streets — pedestrians struck by vehicles, cyclists hit by turning cars, or bystanders hurt in high-speed police chases — the…
As the Days Get Shorter, the Risk Rises: What the “Dusk & Darkness” Campaign Means for Motorists, Pedestrians and Cyclists
With the end of daylight-saving time approaching and earlier evenings settling in, New York City has once again launched its annual Dusk & Darkness Campaign under the Vision Zero initiative. As experienced New York City car accident attorneys representing injured pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, we believe it’s crucial to remind…
Fatal Brooklyn E-Bike Crash Highlights Growing Dangers for New York Pedestrians
Insights from Our NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Earlier this month, a tragic collision in Brooklyn claimed the life of 60-year-old Theresa Valenti, who was fatally struck by an illegal high-speed e-bike on Flushing Avenue near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. According to Streetsblog New York City, the rider was operating a…
Midtown Truck Accident Injures 10, Including 8 Pedestrians — What Are the Legal Rights of the Victims?
Ten people were injured in Midtown Manhattan on Monday afternoon after a Ryder rental truck lost control near 8th Avenue and 30th Street, crashing into a parked van and sending it careening onto the sidewalk. The violent chain reaction left eight pedestrians struck, including a 21-year-old woman who suffered significant…