By the Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf An 8-year-old boy was recently struck and killed at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a tragic and avoidable death that underscores the growing threat posed by oversized…
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4-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV at Dangerous Brooklyn Intersection: Parents Demand Greater Traffic Safety
A 4-year-old boy is recovering from his injuries after being struck by an SUV in a hit-and-run crash that occurred Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Court Street and Atlantic Avenue in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. According to the NYPD, the crash happened just before 5 p.m. as the child was…
Fatal Midwood Crash killing 3 Pedestrians and Seriously Injuring One Sparks Renewed Demand for Speed Limiter Legislation in Brooklyn
A devastating car crash in Brooklyn has once again underscored the urgent need for legislative action to hold repeat speeding offenders accountable. As Brooklyn car accident lawyers with decades of experience representing families shattered by preventable tragedies, we echo the community’s demand for real solutions—not just condolences—when reckless driving takes…
Brooklyn Dump Truck Accident Lawyer: Fatal Williamsburg Hit-and-Run Raises Serious Safety Concerns
Dump trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles on New York City streets due to their massive size, limited visibility, and often reckless operation. When drivers fail to operate these vehicles safely, the consequences can be tragic. A recent hit-and-run in Williamsburg highlights the devastating impact of negligent dump truck…
Fatal Brooklyn Car Accident Raises Questions About Livery Cab Safety and Liability
A tragic accident in Downtown Brooklyn late Friday night claimed the life of a 45-year-old woman after she exited a livery cab and stumbled into traffic on Flatbush Avenue near State Street. The fatal crash, which occurred outside the Atlantic Terminal Mall around 11:10 p.m., highlights the dangers pedestrians face…
Our Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers Call for Justice After the Tragic Death of Mayya Gil
A 95-year-old woman who survived some of history’s most devastating events, including the Nazi occupation of Ukraine, the Chernobyl disaster, and the COVID-19 pandemic, lost her life in a tragic car accident on a Brooklyn street. Mayya Gil was fatally struck by a cargo van on Cropsey Avenue near her…
Our Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers Discuss the Kings Highway Crash and Pedestrian Safety Concerns
On New Year’s Eve, a terrifying car accident occurred at the busy intersection of Kings Highway in Midwood, Brooklyn, when a car plowed into two women and their children as they crossed the street. The crash, captured on video, shows the harrowing moment when two women and a young child…
Brooklyn Man Fatally Struck by Box Truck on Way to Doctor’s Appointment: Tragic Truck Accidents Highlight Need for Pedestrian Safety
Marco Gallardo Tirado, a 59-year-old retired Brooklyn home health aide, was fatally struck by a box truck in Bushwick while on his way to a doctor’s appointment. The accident occurred on DeKalb Avenue near Wyckoff Avenue around 9:35 a.m. on Friday morning. Sadly, Mr. Tirado’s life was cut short just…
A Pedestrian Accident Lawyer’s Perspective on the Tragic Incident in Williamsburg
As pedestrian accident lawyers, we find ourselves constantly grappling with the devastating consequences of traffic collisions, particularly those involving vulnerable road users like children. The recent incident in Williamsburg, where a 10-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a driver, is yet another stark reminder of the urgent…
Legal Reflections on a Week of Pain and Suffering: The Fatal Pedestrian Pick-Up Truck Accident in Greenpoint
The tragic death of Danielle Aber in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, after enduring a week of suffering from injuries sustained in a truck accident, casts a stark light on the vulnerabilities pedestrians face and the critical need for stronger legal safeguards. This accident not only highlights the physical and emotional toll on…