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…
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Canal Street Redesign Could Save Lives: Insights from a NYC Car Accident Lawyer
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…
32-Year-Old Mother Killed in Bronx Hit-and-Run Accident Involving Truck
A devastating truck accident in the Bronx claimed the life of 32-year-old Dilmania Lopez de Rodriguez, a wife and mother, who was fatally struck while crossing Bruckner Boulevard near Leggett Avenue in Longwood. Police say the crash happened around 12:10 a.m. Tragically, the truck struck Lopez de Rodriguez, who was…
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Police Chase Crash That Claimed the Life of Health Care Professional
A tragic car crash in Bushwick has brought renewed attention to the dangers of reckless driving and high-speed police chases in densely populated neighborhoods. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that Juan Lopez, 33, of Cypress Hills, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges after causing a fatal collision…
Legal Recourse After Being Hit by a NYPD Car
An NYPD officer fatally struck a pedestrian in Queens this past weekend, raising questions about accountability when accidents involve police vehicles. The tragic collision occurred near the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, just a day before the U.S. Open was set to begin. According to police…
Queens E-Bike Rider Killed in Collision with SUV: A Growing Crisis on NYC Streets
From the E-Bike Accident Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Another fatal e-bike crash has claimed the life of a Queens resident, underscoring the rising dangers faced by cyclists and micromobility users on New York City streets. Zhao Feng Zhen, a 55-year-old woman from Bayside,…
Did a Police Pursuit Lead to the Death of 15-Year-Old Antonio Benitez?
Queens Tragedy Raises Questions About NYPD Pursuit Practices and Accountability At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our Queens car accident attorneys represent families whose lives have been shattered by high-speed police chases gone wrong. The recent death of 15-year-old Antonio “Anthony” Benitez—struck by an unlicensed driver…
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash in the Bronx Underscores the Devastating Impact of High-Speed Collisions
A tragic three-car crash in Co-op City, the Bronx, has once again highlighted the severe consequences of traffic collisions in New York City. According to the NYPD, the crash occurred around 5:25 p.m. on Bartow Avenue, near The Mall at Bay Plaza. The violent chain-reaction collision left one woman dead…
Deadly Belt Parkway Crash in Queens Raises Alarming Questions About Reckless Driving
As Queens car accident lawyers, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation reckless driving can bring to families and communities. The recent fiery crash on the Belt Parkway that killed 24-year-old driver Noah Thompson and his 22-year-old passenger Jewel Perez is a heartbreaking reminder of just how deadly these incidents can be…
Stand-Up Scooter Rider Killed in Cambria Heights Collision: Our Queens Car Accident Lawyers Call for Accountability
A fatal crash in Queens, NYC, tragically ended the life of a local stand-up scooter rider during morning rush hour, underscoring the increasing dangers faced by micromobility users on city streets. According to the NYPD, 39-year-old Shaun Lagredelle was riding his electric scooter westbound on 116th Avenue in Cambria Heights…