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16 year old Jahel Zihnin was killed in a truck accidentAs personal injury lawyers representing Queens victims, we are no strangers to the devastating impact that reckless drivers can have on families and communities. Recently, families in Queens have been calling for urgent action to protect children from the dangers posed by careless motorists. Yesterday, the group Families for Safe Streets, alongside lawmakers, gathered at IS-125 in Woodside to honor the lives of several young pedestrians who were tragically killed in traffic accidents, including 16-year-old Jael Zhinin (picture). She lost her life in a crosswalk, struck by a truck on the last day of class in June.

The grief and frustration felt by these families are not isolated. Many of our clients have experienced firsthand the sudden loss of a loved one or the long road to recovery after a serious accident. But the pain of losing a child, especially when they were simply walking in a crosswalk or standing on a sidewalk, is unimaginable.

Advocating for Change: Sammy’s Law

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children run over by cars statisticsAs pedestrian accident lawyers, we’ve seen the devastating consequences of vehicular negligence and poor design choices by automakers. The introduction of the Pedestrian Protection Act by Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) represents a crucial step in addressing a long-overdue issue: the alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities caused by increasingly massive and dangerously designed vehicles.

For years, safety ratings for vehicles have been heavily skewed towards protecting those inside the car, while largely ignoring the risks these vehicles pose to pedestrians and cyclists. The new bill seeks to change that by requiring the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop safety standards that consider the likelihood of a pedestrian surviving a crash with one of these massive trucks or SUVs.

Why This Bill Matters

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Ainsley Dalrymple was killed by a hit and run driver in QueensIn a significant development, the alleged driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run accident in Queens in 2019 has been captured in Guyana, bringing some measure of closure to the family of the victim, Ainsley Dalrymple. Ravindra Dharamjit, the suspect who fled the country to evade justice, has been extradited to New York City, where he now faces serious charges.

The tragic incident occurred on Christmas Day in 2019 when Ainsley Dalrymple, a 67-year-old father of four, was struck and killed by a 2012 Toyota Tundra while crossing Rockaway Blvd. in Ozone Park. The truck, allegedly driven by Dharamjit, was traveling at an alarming speed—74 mph in a 25 mph zone—on the wrong side of the road. The force of the impact sent Dalrymple flying 157 feet, causing fatal injuries.

After the accident, Dharamjit reportedly returned the borrowed vehicle to its owner, claiming he had crashed it and would repair it later. However, within days, Dharamjit fled the United States, leaving the Dalrymple family to mourn their tremendous loss without justice.

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MTA_New_York_City_Bus_Orion_VII_Next_Generation_20091The recent MTA bus hit-and-run accident in Queens, which resulted in the tragic death of 31-year-old pedestrian Mishael Keys Amesha, underscores the importance of having an experienced Queens personal injury lawyer. This case, involving a pedestrian accident with an MTA bus, highlights the complexities of wrongful death claims and the critical role a skilled attorney plays in seeking justice and compensation.

On August 6, 2024, Mishael Keys Amesha was struck and killed by a Q85 MTA bus while crossing Bedell Street in Queens. The bus driver, Michele Washington, did not remain at the scene, leading to a hit-and-run investigation by the NYPD. With the MTA suspending Washington pending the outcome of the investigation, the focus now shifts to ensuring that justice is served and that the victim’s family receives the compensation they deserve.

When looking for a Queens Personal Injury Lawyer in a case like this one you want to make sure that your attorney has the following experience:

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truck in NYCThe New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is taking a significant step towards making our streets safer and more efficient with the introduction of two new delivery microhubs beneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). These hubs, part of a broader plan to establish 20 such zones citywide, aim to transform the way goods are delivered in the city, significantly reducing the number of large trucks on our residential streets. This initiative is not only about streamlining deliveries but, crucially, about enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists and preventing truck accidents, a concern that truck accident lawyers in New York City often deal with.

Reducing Truck Traffic for Safer Streets

The microhubs at Meeker and Kingsland avenues in Greenpoint and Park and Washington avenues in Clinton Hill will serve as transfer points where packages are moved from large trucks to smaller, more agile delivery vehicles like cargo bikes. This shift is expected to drastically cut down on the number of large trucks navigating through dense residential areas, which has been a major concern for pedestrian and cyclist safety.

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location of the deadly pedestrian accident in East Harlem, NYCIn East Harlem, a tragic incident unfolded 2 days ago, highlighting the grave dangers posed by reckless driving in urban areas. Nadjari Reid, a 51-year-old pedestrian, was killed in a chain-reaction crash caused by a speeding Mercedes-Benz driver.

Reid was crossing the street when a speeding Mercedes-Benz, driven by Angel Melendez, ran a red light and mounted a concrete island. The car struck a parked motorcycle, a Chevy Tahoe, and finally a parked Infiniti, pinning Reid between the Tahoe and a postal truck. Despite immediate medical attention, Reid succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The driver, Melendez, was found to have a blood alcohol level above the legal limit, adding another layer of recklessness to his actions. He now faces serious charges, including manslaughter and reckless endangerment.

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car-accident-scene-in-Manhattan-scaledAs car accident attorneys in New York City, it’s heartbreaking to witness the increasing frequency of deadly accidents on our streets. Over the past few days, our city has been struck by multiple tragic incidents, highlighting the urgent need for improved traffic safety measures.

Harlem Tragedy: A Family’s Worst Nightmare

On Thursday evening, a devastating crash in Harlem claimed the life of three-year-old Jaynelyse Valdez and injured her two younger brothers and mother. The family was crossing Malcolm X Boulevard with the walk sign when a 40-year-old driver, turning left onto W. 135th Street, struck them. Despite efforts to rush Jaynelyse to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. Her two-year-old and four-month-old brothers, along with their mother, sustained minor injuries.

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schoolbus1The recent tragedy in Mamaroneck, New York, where a young kindergarten student and his mother were fatally struck by a school bus while walking to school, has left our community in shock and mourning.

As school bus accident attorneys, we are deeply familiar with the complexities and dire consequences of such tragic events. The details of this particular incident are heart-wrenching: a 6-year-old boy and his 43-year-old mother, just half a block away from Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School, were hit by a school bus as they rightfully crossed the street at a designated crosswalk. Despite the walk sign being on, the bus, carrying several students and an aide, turned left and tragically struck the pedestrians.

The young boy was pronounced dead at the scene, and his mother succumbed to her injuries after being rushed to the hospital. This loss is not just a statistic; it represents a significant and irreplaceable loss to their family and our community.

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ar accidents near the intersection of Wallabout and Wythe StreetAs 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 need for safer streets and stricter accountability measures.

The details of the crash, as reported by Streetsblog New York City, are distressing. A 62-year-old driver fatally struck the young girl at the intersection of Wallabout Street and Wythe Avenue. While the driver remained at the scene, questions loom regarding potential charges and the circumstances leading to this tragic event.

The tragic accident unfolded in an area notorious for its perpetual congestion, where the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway’s numerous entrances and exits intertwine with multiple schools and a playground. This complex intersection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic has been the cause of multiple crashes in the past.

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NYC accident sceneIn the span of just two days, the East Side of Manhattan has witnessed three alarming accidents where pedestrians were struck by cars, highlighting a disturbing trend of vehicular accidents in one of the busiest areas of New York City. As New York pedestrian accident attorneys dedicated to advocating for the safety and legal protection of individuals on foot, we are compelled to address these accidents and the urgent need for enhanced pedestrian safety measures.

Accident One: A Close Call in Midtown Manhattan

On Monday morning, a 40-year-old female driver, navigating her SUV northbound on Third Avenue, swerved to avoid colliding with another vehicle. In a harrowing sequence of events, her vehicle veered off the road at East 58th Street, striking a 22-year-old male pedestrian and crashing into sidewalk scaffolding. The impact, captured on video, left the SUV ensnared in the wreckage of the scaffolding, painting a stark picture of the chaos unleashed in mere moments. The young man was quickly transported to New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center with a leg injury, the severity of which remains unclear. Miraculously, no criminality was suspected in the crash, and the driver remained at the scene, cooperating with law enforcement.

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