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New York Pedestrian Accident Fatality in Harlem
Seeking Legal Help for Serious Pedestrian Accidents A New York pedestrian accident fatality in Harlem has increased the demands for greater safety measures to protect pedestrians. As reported in a recent Gothamist article, a car jumped the curb and struck Jennifer...
NYC Pedestrian Accident in Queens
Father and Children Survive Car Crash on NYC Sidewalk A NYC pedestrian accident occurred in Crown Heights as a father and his two children headed toward the subway. The New York Post reported that the accident occurred close to 8:00 a.m. as Marco Diaz, age 48, and his...
NYC Traffic Fatalities Are on the Rise in 2022
Car Crash and Pedestrian Fatalities Sharply Increase over 2021 Statistics Up to this point, 2022 has been a dangerous year for NYC traffic fatalities. It contrasts with earlier years when traffic deaths had been declining. A New York Post article based its information...
New York Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
New York Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Are there deadlines for filing lawsuits? The New York personal injury statute of limitations establishes deadlines for filing lawsuits. After being involved in an accident, you have a limited amount of time to file a...
What Is a Truck Underride Accident?
What causes underride accidents to happen? A truck underride accident occurs when a car or smaller vehicle collides with the back or side of a big rig. The impact causes the smaller vehicle to slide underneath the trailer. The collision can crush the car’s roof or...
Can Witness Testimony for a Car Accident Help Your Case?
How witness testimony can help or hurt your case Witness testimony for car accident can sometimes help the outcome of your case. However, the witness must be credible, and the testimony must show the other driver was at fault. When can you sue another party in a New...
Who Is Liable in an Uber or Lyft Accident in New York?
What are your rights in an Uber or Lift Accident? For Uber or Lyft accidents in New York that do not involve extensive damages or serious injury, no-fault insurance covers accident expenses. In this respect, insurance works the same way in NY as it does for regular...
If another car backs into you, who is at fault?
Backing Up Accidents and Right-of-Way If another car backs into you, they are at fault, right? Not necessarily. It depends on where you are located—in a parking lot, a driveway or on a street. If both vehicles were backing up around the same time, other factors may...
New York Car Accident Reports
Why would you file a car accident report? There are two types of New York car accident reports. It is important to know that both exist and to understand the difference. One type of report is what the police officer files, called an MV-104 report. The other type of...
How Traffic Camera Footage Could Help Your Car Accident Case
Can you get access to traffic camera footage? Traffic camera footage often provides valuable proof for establishing negligence in a car accident case. Capturing videos of cars driving on roads can provide information about traffic violations. They record all the...
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