Exploring wrongful death, personal injury, and bar liability after an alcohol-fueled, intentional vehicle attack A horrifying incident in Queens left 16-year-old Jhoanny Alvarez dead after, prosecutors say, a man intentionally drove his Chevrolet Suburban into a group of people outside the Prima Donna Restaurant in the early hours of September…
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Canal Street Redesign Could Save Lives: Insights from a NYC Car Accident Lawyer
Between 2020 and 2024, three people were killed and more than 200 others — including 23 who suffered severe injuries — in crashes along Canal Street. The combination of heavy traffic, narrow sidewalks, and complex intersections has long made this corridor one of the most hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists, and…
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…
Queens Pedestrian Killed by Unlicensed Driver: Legal Options for Families
A tragic accident occurred in Queens on Sunday afternoon when a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 39th Avenue and 30th Street, according to the NYPD. What Happened Police reported that at approximately 12:48 p.m., a 38-year-old woman was walking in the south crosswalk when…
32-Year-Old Mother Killed in Bronx Hit-and-Run Accident Involving Truck
A devastating truck accident in the Bronx claimed the life of 32-year-old Dilmania Lopez de Rodriguez, a wife and mother, who was fatally struck while crossing Bruckner Boulevard near Leggett Avenue in Longwood. Police say the crash happened around 12:10 a.m. Tragically, the truck struck Lopez de Rodriguez, who was…
Your Legal Rights After the Harlem Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
The tragic Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem has now claimed six lives and sickened more than one hundred residents. According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the outbreak was traced to contaminated cooling towers at ten different locations, including several city-owned properties such as Harlem…
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…
Legal Recourse After Being Hit by a NYPD Car
An NYPD officer fatally struck a pedestrian in Queens this past weekend, raising questions about accountability when accidents involve police vehicles. The tragic collision occurred near the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, just a day before the U.S. Open was set to begin. According to police…
Justice for Victims of Hit-and-Run Collisions in Queens
A 52-year-old man tragically lost his life early Wednesday morning after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near JFK Airport. According to police, the victim was crossing 155th Street at South Conduit Boulevard in Springfield Gardens around 2:30 a.m. when a vehicle slammed into him. Medics rushed him to Jamaica…
Queens Car Accident Lawyers: Tragic Crash in Astoria Kills Two Pedestrians and Elderly Driver
A devastating accident in Astoria on Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two pedestrians and an 84-year-old motorist, highlighting the deadly consequences of high-speed collisions in busy Queens neighborhoods. According to police, the elderly driver of a light-colored 2010 Toyota Corolla was traveling north on 42nd Street near 19th Avenue…