As dump truck accident lawyers, we see firsthand how devastating crashes involving large commercial vehicles can be—especially in dense Brooklyn neighborhoods like Williamsburg. According to reports, a 53-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman was struck by a dump truck while walking along Wythe Avenue near Williamsburg Street West in early December. The…
The weeks immediately following the holidays are a peak period for personal injury claims in New York. As normal routines resume, hazardous winter conditions, increased traffic, and post-holiday fatigue combine to create a surge in preventable accidents. January consistently sees a rise in claims tied to negligence that property owners,…
A fatal hit-and-run on Linden Boulevard in East New York underscores the persistent dangers pedestrians face on Brooklyn’s widest and fastest corridors. Just after midnight on New Year’s Day, a 68-year-old Brooklyn resident was struck while crossing near Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street. The driver stopped briefly, then fled. The…
A National Look at the Biggest Medical Malpractice Verdicts of 2025 The largest medical malpractice verdicts of 2025 reflect a nationwide reckoning with the true cost of preventable medical negligence. Juries across the United States have returned extraordinary awards in cases involving catastrophic injuries, lifelong disability, and wrongful death—setting new…
A devastating two-vehicle collision in Staten Island has left a family shattered and once again underscores how quickly a routine drive can turn fatal. As NYC car accident lawyers, cases like this are a painful reminder that serious crashes often result from ordinary traffic movements — and that the consequences…
As Brooklyn car accident lawyers, McGuinness Boulevard has long stood out as one of Greenpoint’s most dangerous corridors. Its history as a widened, high-speed thoroughfare has translated into decades of preventable crashes, severe pedestrian injuries, and fatal collisions. That is why Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s announcement to complete the full McGuinness…
As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the trust placed in our firm by clients, colleagues, and members of the community throughout the year. Representing individuals and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives is a responsibility we take…
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. According to court filings and police statements, the victim had the walk signal when she was struck in the crosswalk at Stanton and Clinton Streets. The…
A fatal dooring crash in Ozone Park, Queens, has once again highlighted the serious and often overlooked dangers faced by cyclists, e-bike riders, and scooter riders on New York City streets. These incidents are not unavoidable accidents—they are frequently the result of a driver or passenger failing to exercise basic…
Each year, The Leapfrog Group recognizes hospitals that demonstrate the highest level of patient safety and quality of care with its Top Hospital Award. These hospitals have stronger systems in place to prevent medication errors, deliver safer maternity care, and reduce hospital-acquired infections—factors directly tied to patient outcomes. To qualify,…