06 March

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How to Protect Your Legal Rights After a Bike Accident in Queens: A Step-by-Step Guide

What to Do After a Bike Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Your Legal Rights Every day, Queen's bicyclists face major safety challenges posed by all the speeding cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The distracted drivers of these vehicles also tend to ignore traffic signals, bike lane restrictions, and the need to yield to others. During one recent year, nineteen (19) bicyclists and fifteen (15) moped or e-bike riders lost their lives while pedaling down New York City streets. Statistics also revealed that 1,200 bicycles, e-bike, and e-scooter riders suffered serious injuries. Unfortunately, over 990 of those 1,200 injured were bicyclists. Now that...

24 February

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New York Bus Accident Liability: Who Can You Sue?

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Traveling by bus in New York City can help minimize problems with traffic, parking, and long-distance walks. Yet bus travel can still present special challenges, especially when buses run behind schedule or when poorly trained drivers are behind the wheel. Once buses collide with pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and other vehicles, catastrophic results can unfold. After reviewing the results of several recent bus accidents, this article looks at such topics as who can be sued in these cases, why proving negligence is essential, and the types of injuries often suffered. Advice is also provided for how you should respond immediately after being...

31 October

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Truck Accidents In Queens Remain a Dangerous Threat to Everyone

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in Delivery Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents

Pedestrians, motorists, and all others traveling through Queens must keep their eyes on the many trucks constantly weaving their way through this borough. In fact, the entire NYC area sees at least 365 million tons of diverse cargo pass through each year. Trucks carry about 90% of all those items to their destinations. Yet, since trucks are so large and heavy, we must bear in mind the deadly accidents they often cause. The many distinct types of vehicles passing through Queens – including buses, taxis, cars, and motorcycles -- add to the chaos. Chances of accidents escalate when harsh weather arrives...

22 August

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Serious & Fatal Injuries Remain Common in Motorcycle Accidents

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in Motorcycle Accidents

While Queens motorcycle riders often enjoy a keen sense of freedom as they travel on area roads and freeways, too many forget how vulnerable they are to major accidents. When passenger cars, vans, and large trucks are driven carelessly, motorcyclists can pay a terrible price. Before you start riding regularly, be sure to obtain the best protective gear you can afford to minimize your chances of being hurt badly in a serious collision. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. Never assume that an excellent helmet, boots, and other protective gear can prevent all serious injuries. Our firm...

17 August

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EP 10 S 07: How To Get the Right Medical Care to show Serious Injury after a Car Accident

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in Car Accidents, Podcast

This episode is about car accidents. I talk here about how to get proper medical care after your car crash. [buzzsprout episode='11153567' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript This episode is about car crash victims and how to get your medical care after your car crash. The most important thing to do is to get medical care. We can provide you with a physical therapy office close to your home, and it's important to go two to three times a week for at least three months. It's important for two reasons. Number one, you're...

15 August

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What can I do after a truck accident in the Bronx?

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

Bronx Truck Accidents Require Constant Vigilance to Remain Safe Although it’s one of New York City’s smaller boroughs, the Bronx still sees far too many tragic truck accidents. Delivery trucks, often turning too quickly near intersections, and poorly maintained tractor-trailers cause more than their share of collisions. Just recently, in May of 2022, a young Bronx teenager who attended Cascades High School lost her life when a beverage delivery truck hit her as she walked to catch a bus to school one morning. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. [table-of-content] The deep sorrow caused by all serious and...

11 June

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MTA Bus Accidents Injuries Rise as Ridership Increases in New York City

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in Bus Accidents

Now that pandemic job losses are less common and New Yorkers are riding on MTA buses more frequently, accidents are starting to climb again. This not only poses a greater threat to those who ride on the buses, it also means that every pedestrian must become extra vigilant while crossing streets and walking to their destinations. Likewise, all bike riders, motorcyclists, and drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks must realize that their chances of being severely injured – or even killed -- during an MTA bus accident are increasing. [table-of-content] Recent MTA accidents are still far too deadly While a man was riding...

07 May

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Recovery Advice When Injured In A Bicycle Accident In New York City

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in Bicycle Accidents

Both long-time residents and visiting tourists enjoy bicycling throughout New York City’s five boroughs. If you keep a careful lookout for all the cars and trucks traveling nearby, you can easily pedal your way to stylish sidewalk cafes, unique specialty stores, museums, and parks offering scenic bike paths. Some cyclists just prefer to take in the panoramic views of the city’s skyline and majestic bridges – while riding around the Upper East Side or in the rather hectic Financial District. Yet regardless of where you ride, safety guidelines must be followed to avoid getting into a dangerous collision. Over the years,...

03 April

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What Should I Do After a Sanitation Truck Accident in New York City?

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in Garbage Truck Accident

When heavy New York City sanitation trucks hit pedestrians and people riding in smaller vehicles, the injuries are often severe. One reason these events happen so often is that garbage truck drivers usually ride high up in their cabs – making it difficult for them to see potential victims due to all their “blind spots.” If you or a close family member have recently been injured in this type of collision, be sure to quickly take each of the steps described below. They can help you heal quicker and protect all your legal rights. One key step involves immediately contacting our...

02 April

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Man Charged in Crash that Killed Motorcyclist

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in Accident Injuries, Accident News, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death

Police have charged a man from Rome for a crash that happened on the New York State Thruway last year. This accident killed a motorcyclist. Everett L. Taylor, 23, is being charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident as well as many other charges. The accident happened between Taylor who was in a 2008 Hyundai and the driver of the motorcycle, Joseph A. Perrotti from Utica. Perotti and his passenger were seriously injured and taken to the hospital. Perrotti died of his injuries on June 2. An investigation showed that Taylor kept driving and never stopped after the accident happened. If you’ve been...

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