A serious car accident in Bay Ridge early Tuesday morning is shining a spotlight on the dangers of repeat reckless drivers and the urgent need for stronger state legislation. Details of the Crash According to the NYPD, the collision occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. at Bay Ridge Avenue and Ridge…
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…
An allegedly drunk and unlicensed driver has been arrested in Queens after a violent crash left two pedestrians — a 13-year-old girl and a 72-year-old man — seriously injured. The incident underscores the devastating consequences of drunk driving and highlights the dangers that negligent motorists pose to innocent pedestrians. Details…
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…
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…
This is a reminder that on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET (10:30 AM PST), Trial Lawyers University will host a live Zoom webinar featuring two of the nation’s most respected trial attorneys: Ben Rubinowitz and Michael Kelly. Why Jury Selection Matters Jury selection is one of the…
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…
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…
Personal injury claims may arise after a serious accident like the one that occurred on the Upper West Side on September 6, 2025, when a traffic light pole came crashing down at the corner of West 81st Street and Central Park West, injuring multiple pedestrians. According to police, four victims…
Two 66-year-old women were injured Tuesday afternoon in Huntington, Long Island, NY, when a 2020 Mazda began rolling backward on a sloped driveway. According to Suffolk County Police, the driver was exiting the vehicle when it moved; her arm was run over as she tried to re-enter. The passenger’s leg…