New York Injury Law Firm News

Role of Cell Phones in Car Accidents
Distracted driving may be widely acknowledged as a serious problem, but there is no definitive database of the number of car accidents, injuries or fatalities caused by it, according to a report in The New York Times. The Times report talks about how cell phones can track one’s location, purchases or even Internet searches. But …

Brooklyn Dooring Incident Critically Injures Delivery Worker
A food delivery worker has suffered life-threatening injuries after a dooring accident in Brooklyn. According to a CBS News report, surveillance video shows the driver of an orange car parking on Fulton Street in Cypress Hills. As a man on the scooter approaches the vehicle and starts to pass it, the driver of the vehicle …
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Two Pedestrians Killed in NYC Crashes 12 Hours Apart
Two pedestrians were killed barely 12 hours apart, one by a driver who officials said was under the influence and another, in a hit-and-run crash. According to a report in the New York Post, Louis Garcia was crossing Glenwood Road at the East 105th Street intersection in Canarsie, Brooklyn, the evening of Jan. 31 when …
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Studies and Science Point to Bicycle Helmets Saving Lives
Bicycle helmets are an essential and potentially life-saving accessory for cyclists, playing a crucial role in reducing the impact of accidents and the severity of injuries. The importance of wearing bicycle helmets cannot be overstated, considering the vulnerability of bicyclists on roadways. Helmets act as a crucial line of defense against traumatic head injuries, including …
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Brooklyn Building Collapse Fatally Injures Construction Worker
A construction worker was killed in a Brooklyn building collapse the afternoon of Feb. 2 after he was pinned under the debris. According to a report in The New York Times, the owner of the Brooklyn home had been cited by city building officials for constructing without a permit. When police officers came to the …
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