New York Injury Law Firm News

Woman Paralyzed After Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Crash
A suspected drunk driver struck a for-hire vehicle in Brooklyn early morning on Nov. 6 leaving a passenger in critical condition and partially paralyzed. According to a report in the New York Daily News, police said a pickup truck with Ohio license plates was traveling south on Bushwick Place against traffic in east Williamsburg when …
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Bronx Building Fire Fatally Injures Boy
A 6-year-old boy was killed and his father left in critical condition after a fire broke out in their Bronx apartment complex the evening of Nov. 5. According to a Pix11 news report, the boy and his dad ran from their 19th-floor apartment in an attempt to exit the building, but were overwhelmed by the …

Man Killed in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident
A 63-year-old man was fatally injured in a pedestrian accident in Brooklyn early morning on Oct. 30 when he was struck by the driver of an SUV, who officials say, was traveling at a high rate of speed. According to Streetsblog.org, the fatal hit-and-run collision occurred at the intersection of Atlantic and Nostrand avenues. Officials …
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Who is Liable in a Crash Involving a Borrowed Car?
It is fairly common for owners to lend their vehicles to other drivers when there is a need. For example, relatives or friends who are visiting from out of town may have a need for a vehicle. A co-worker or friend may borrow your pickup truck to help move. While it may not be a …
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DOT Study Shows Bike Lanes Lower Bicyclist Injury Risk
A new report from the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) has revealed that a new bike lane, whether it’s protected or simply painted — decreases the risk of a bicyclist injury by 32–34%. Such data, no doubt, make a strong case for every street to be improved with some type of bicycle safety …
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