From the perspective of our New York personal injury attorneys New York City taxpayers paid nearly $2 billion in settlements during fiscal year 2024 — a staggering new record that underscores both the scope of city government liability and the urgent need for systemic accountability. The newly launched Claims Dashboard…
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…
On Tuesday morning, 16 people were injured in a serious collision involving a Bx41 MTA bus and a Department of Sanitation (DSNY) vehicle near Webster Avenue and East 187th Street in Belmont, the FDNY confirmed. All victims were transported to SBH Health System with injuries reported as non-life-threatening. At Gair,…
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…
Elevator accidents are rare but can have catastrophic consequences, especially in a densely populated borough like the Bronx. A recent incident at 1025 Boynton Ave highlights the dangers of negligent building maintenance. Luis Pavon, a 78-year-old resident, suffered severe injuries after falling down an elevator shaft, raising serious concerns about…
A school bus accident in Queens early Monday morning resulted in nearly a dozen people being transported to the hospital, including six children. The incident occurred on the Union Turnpike exit ramp near Winchester Boulevard and Glen Oaks School campus at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to fire officials. While all…
The streets of the Bronx were the scene of a tragic accident on Monday morning when a New York City sanitation worker, 32-year-old Ahmad Ladson, was struck by a vehicle while performing his duties on Colgate Avenue in the Soundview neighborhood. This unfortunate incident highlights the unique dangers faced by…
A shocking and heartbreaking hit-and-run accident in Williamsbridge, Bronx, has left 3-year-old Mylah Rojas with a fractured skull after a reckless moped driver struck her on the sidewalk and fled the scene. This tragic event highlights the urgent need to address the dangers posed by reckless drivers, even on sidewalks…
A devastating hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn has left a 25-year-old motorcyclist in critical condition. The crash, which occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on December 1, 2024, highlights ongoing concerns about traffic safety and reckless driving in Brooklyn neighborhoods. Details of the Incident According to the NYPD, an unidentified vehicle struck…
Early Sunday morning, a suspected drunk driver caused a head-on collision with an FDNY ladder truck at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 115th Street in Richmond Hill, Queens. This incident underscores the severe risks posed by impaired driving, not only to the driver but also to others sharing the…