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Published on: June 7, 2023

One pedestrian dead and several others injured in DUI car crash in Manhattan

It was an ordinary evening in Gramercy, Manhattan, where people were going about their daily routines. However, that evening turned into a nightmare when a terrifying car accident caused by an intoxicated driver unfolded on a busy sidewalk.

Last Sunday night around 7:30 pm, an intoxicated driver, 26-year-old Mahbub Ali from Astoria, Queens, drove onto the sidewalk at 21st Street and Third Avenue, resulting in a chain-reaction crash. Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific, with people screaming, commotion everywhere, and bystanders rushing to help the injured. The consequences of this reckless act were devastating, leading to the death of a 23-year-old man in the crosswalk and injuring several others, including an 18-year-old man on an e-bike and a 26-year-old woman. It is particularly heartbreaking to learn that the victims struck on the sidewalk were asylum seekers staying at a nearby migrant shelter.

The driver, Mahbub Ali, has since been arrested and faces serious charges, including manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and assault. These charges reflect the severity of the incident and the potential consequences for his actions. As NYC car accident attorneys, we recognize the importance of holding accountable those who cause harm due to their negligence or recklessness. Such cases not only seek justice for the victims but also serve as a deterrent for others, highlighting the importance of responsible driving and the devastating consequences that can arise from impaired or reckless behavior behind the wheel.

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Published on: June 18, 2018

Verdict obtained by Peter Saghir in difficult New York Pedestrian Accident case

By GGCRBHS&M

Congratulations to our partner NYC car accident lawyer Peter J. Saghir who obtained a verdict in Queens in a difficult liability case involving a pedestrian who was struck by a car at 42^nd Street and 12^th Avenue in Manhattan.

The trial was bifurcated and the defendant denied all liability and faulted the plaintiff for the happening of the accident. The driver claimed that the plaintiff was running across the street outside of the crosswalk to catch a bus at the time of the accident while the plaintiff maintained she was walking across 42^nd Street in the crosswalk with the light in her favor. Geico, who insured the driver, refused to tender the full policy prior to trial.

After summations and 25 minutes of deliberation, the jury of 3 men and 3 women returned a unanimous verdict finding the driver was 100% negligent and the plaintiff completely free from fault. After the verdict, Geico tendered the full policy and the driver made a substantial personal contribution.

Published on: February 8, 2018

New York Car Accident Lawyer Marijo Adimey to speak at NYSBA Seminar “Keeping Current with New York Automobile Litigation”

By GGCRBHS&M

Our partner, NYC auto accident attorney Marijo Adimey is a Program Faculty Member for “Keeping Current with New York Automobile Litigation “, a yearly seminar organised by the New York State Bar Association. She will be speaking Today at the Long Island Melvin Marriott and on March 1st at the CFA Society in Manhattan. During her presentation Marijo will demonstrate how to take a meaningful deposition in an automobile accident case. Other subjects covered in the seminar include:

Update and refresher on no-fault litigation coverage,
New York’s no-fault threshold laws,

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Published on: March 23, 2016

Despite Zero Vision efforts the number of traffic injuries and deaths in February in NYC are going up again

By GGCRBHS&M

3,665 people were injured and 18 people died in traffic accidents in New York City last month. This is the highest number of crash injuries and the second highest number of crash deaths recorded in the month of February over the last 4 years. Compared to February of last year the monthly number of people injured in a motor vehicle accident in NYC increased by 23% and the monthly number of people killed by 20%. Even though there are usually less traffic accidents in February than in any other months in New York City the increase of deaths an injuries recorded during the last month is of concern.