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Elderly pedestrian killed in MTA Bus Accident

A MTA bus driver fatally struck a pedestrian in Brooklyn, NYC. The bus accident occurred at the intersection of Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Road in Flatbush around 6:15 PM last Thursday. 79 year old Loraine Hector was in the crosswalk when the MTA bus driver made a left turn and…

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13 year old pedestrian killed in car accident by hit-and-run driver after trying to protect his sister

Police are looking for a hit and run driver who struck two siblings, killing one and injuring the other in a car accident in Coram, NY.  The crash occurred last Wednesday night around 7:30 pm on Granny Road near the intersection of Middle Island Road. Tyler Philips and Krystal Randolph,…

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Potentially defective e-bike lithium battery recalled after 4 people got injured

Ancheer is recalling the potentially defective lithium battery of 22,000 e-bikes. The recall decision was made after the company received 6 reports of accidents that include batteries igniting and causing sparks, fires and/or explosions. Among the 6 accidents reported, 4 resulted in burn injuries. The battery recalled is a cylindrical…

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Cyclist killed in tractor trailer truck accident in Brooklyn, NYC

Another cyclist was fatally struck by a tractor trailer in NYC on Wednesday. The tractor trailer was on a non truck route. The victim was identified as 25 year old Kala Santiago, a mother of 2 children, 2months and 1 and half year old. She was on her way to…

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Beloved tow truck driver killed by drunk driver in Queens, NYC

A beloved and popular truck driver died and his customer suffered serious personal injury in a multiple vehicle crash caused by a drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. The accident occurred last Saturday night around 3:30 am. 47 year old Carlos Santiago (Campy), a tow truck driver…

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How good is Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) at preventing accidents?

AEB technology consists of  front facing cameras and various sensors that will automatically make your car break when an accident is imminent. However if your are behind the wheels of a vehicle equipped with AEB, you should be aware that this new technology is only reliable in specific cases. Automatic…

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10 people injured including 2 children after NYPD cruiser jumps the curb in the Bronx, NYC

A police officer driving a NYPD car and responding to a call for a stolen car lost control of his vehicle, jumped the curb and slammed his the cruiser into multiple pedestrians that were on the sidewalk. Among them were a mother, her 5  year old daughter and the grand-mother…

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New bill proposal to address illegal parking in NYC bike lanes and prevent dangerous accidents

New York cyclists are facing higher risk of getting injured or killed in accidents every time they have to go around vehicles parked in a bike lane.  To deter drivers from doing so, the city is proposing a new law that would allow citizen not only to report truck and…

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Truck driver arrested after killing pedestrian in Brooklyn NYC

A reckless truck driver fatally struck a NYC pedestrian as he was in the crosswalk with the light in his favor. The truck accident occurred early morning  around 6:30 am on October 4th. 63 year old Benjamin  Berger was crossing the street at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Bedford…

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12 of our NYC personal injury attorneys selected by Super Lawyers

Congratulations to our 12 New York Personal Injury Lawyers who have been selected to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2022. These attorneys are: Super Lawyers Ben Rubinowitz. Not only was Ben selected for the 17th consecutive year but he also ranked third in the  Top 10: 2022…

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