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ambulance at accident sceneFrom 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 by Comptroller Brad Lander replaces the former annual reports with a real-time, interactive tool that details exactly how taxpayer dollars are spent on claims and lawsuits against the City. As New York personal injury attorneys, this development provides both transparency and critical insight into how government negligence continues to affect our clients — and where change is desperately needed.

Personal Injury and Civil Rights Claims Dominate City Payouts

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Location of the hit and run accident on Court Street and Atlantic AveA 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 crossing the street with his family.

Police say the driver was traveling eastbound on Court Street in a right-turn-only lane but failed to turn, instead continuing straight through the intersection—illegally—before hitting the child in the ankle. The driver then made a left onto Atlantic Avenue and fled the scene without stopping. The young victim was transported to Cobble Hill Hospital in stable condition.

As Brooklyn car accident lawyers who have handled countless cases involving reckless drivers and unsafe intersections, we are deeply troubled by yet another preventable crash at this notoriously chaotic crossing.

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BX 41 MTA BUS similar to the one involved in the accidentOn 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, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our attorneys are closely following the investigation into this crash. With decades of experience representing victims of MTA bus collisions and other municipal vehicle accidents in the Bronx, our team understands the complex issues of liability that arise when government entities like the MTA and DSNY are involved.

What We Know About the Belmont Crash

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Fatal Brooklyn car accident location on Quentin road and Ocean ParkwayA 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 innocent lives.

On Saturday, 34-year-old Natasha Saada and her two young daughters, Diana (8) and Deborah (5), were struck and killed while walking on Ocean Parkway near Quentin Avenue in Midwood. Her 4-year-old son, Philip, remains in critical condition. The driver, Miriam Yarimi, who had an extensive history of speeding violations—including 21 speeding tickets, 15 of which occurred in school zones—now faces multiple felony charges, including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.

This crash is not an isolated incident. Brooklyn streets, particularly high-speed corridors like Ocean Parkway, have long been the site of deadly pedestrian crashes involving drivers with repeat traffic offenses. What makes this case even more heartbreaking is how preventable it may have been.

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NYC-Elevators-1Elevator 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 landlord accountability and tenant safety.

A Preventable Tragedy

On February 4, 2025, Mr. Pavon attempted to use the elevator on the sixth floor of his building. When he opened the door, he discovered the elevator car was still on the first floor. In a desperate attempt to avoid falling, he grabbed onto the elevator cables, sustaining severe lacerations to his hands, a broken rib, and a fractured back. His wife, Elmira Hernandez, described his injuries as life-altering and emphasized how easily this could have been a fatal accident.

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ambulance at accident sceneA 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 victims are expected to recover, the nature of the accident and potential involvement of other vehicles remain under investigation.

Understanding Liability in School Bus Accidents

When a school bus is involved in an accident, multiple factors must be examined to determine liability. In cases like this, where details are still emerging, potential causes could include:

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Ahmad Ladson injured in Bronx Car AccidentThe 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 sanitation workers, who perform critical public services often in hazardous conditions.

The Incident: What We Know So Far

Around 8 a.m., Mr. Ladson was in the street carrying out his sanitation duties when a Toyota Highlander struck him. The impact left him critically injured, and he was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he is receiving round-the-clock care. The New York City Department of Sanitation released a statement acknowledging the risks sanitation workers face, emphasizing their gratitude to the medical team treating Mr. Ladson, and expressing solidarity with his family during this challenging time.

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ambulance at accident sceneA 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 where pedestrians should feel safe.

The Accident

The accident occurred on Friday afternoon around 1 p.m. on Holland Avenue as Mylah walked with her mother, Mariel Rojas. A blue moped with black stripes sped onto the sidewalk, striking the toddler and dragging her several feet. Surveillance footage later captured the driver limping away from the scene, but he remains at large as of this writing.

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Location of the Brooklyn Hit and Run CrashA 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 the motorcyclist from behind at the intersection of Farragut Road and Albany Avenue in East Flatbush. The driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid or provide information, leaving the motorcyclist seriously injured.

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location of the Queens drunk driving accidentEarly 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 road.

Details of the Collision

Jimmy Lealecheverria, a 41-year-old driver from Harrison, New Jersey, was behind the wheel of a white panel van traveling eastbound on Jamaica Avenue when the crash occurred. The van collided with Ladder Co. 143, which was stationary and facing westbound at the time.

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