New York Uber and Lyft drivers may be eligible for financial compensation if they have been injured in an accident. You do not have to come away empty-handed if you have been injured by someone else's negligence. Rideshare accidents mean an insurance claim First, you...
Brooklyn Municipal Liability Lawyer
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Car Accident
When are accidents most likely to happen?
It's no surprise to many that car accidents happen every day in New York. We're all told that practices like driving intoxicated and texting while driving are some of the leading causes of traffic accidents. However, a new surprising statistic reveals that 25% of...
Fatal Car Accidents Involving Marijuana Have Tripled
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the topic of marijuana. For every staunch supporter of the legalization of pot there is a dead-set denouncer. Each side can lobby pros and cons at a dizzying rate. However, one recently released study highlights a disturbing...
Teen Deaths Down 11% After Bans On Texting and Driving
Texting and driving has been the subject of many a public service announcement over the past 5 years or so. In fact, it is a message that has become just as widespread as “don’t drink and drive”. However, unfortunately, despite all of the warnings, texting while...
Son Calls Cops When Mom Texts And Drives
In recent years, there has been a huge push to change cultural perceptions about texting and driving. At one time, not that long ago, the phenomenon of texting and driving was pretty commonplace and just about everyone from teenaged girls to middle aged professionals...
Taxi Traffic Accident…Now What?
There are plenty of advantages to living in a place that has a plethora of public transportation options such as cabs. For one, you can typically get any place you need to go without owning a car, which can save you some major money not only on a car itself but on...
Conquering a Multi-Car Crash: What to Know
The interstate during rush hour is pretty much a nightmare. Cars are bumper to bumper; people frequently slam on their breaks and get easily frustrated.This type of traffic is a breeding ground for pile-ups and serious multi-caraccidents. Usually, when a car hits...
Kids in Cars: Keep Them Buckled
As years pass, and technology continues to improve, cars get safer for drivers and passengers. Seatbelts are sturdier and child safety seats are more secure and these safety instruments save lives — if they are used, and used properly. Although the frequency of...
Tips: Sharing the Road with a Drunk Driver
Living in a city with so many drivers, and as a car accident lawyer in New York City, I have seen many accidents happen as a result of a driver deciding to slide behind the wheel after too much to drink. While it is clear that these accidents are very rarely the fault...
Simulation Says “No Texting!”
You hear your cellphone buzz while you’re driving. You know the text could be important, someone is expecting your swift reply. Do you pick up the phone and read the text? Do you reply? Most people know that the safe and correct answer is probably “no,” texting and...