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The Dangerous Increase in NYC Speeding Drivers During the COVID-19 Crisis
Too many careless drivers are now either speeding or street racing on New York City roadways. This odd behavior poses a major threat to the safety of those on foot or riding bicycles. It also robs all New Yorkers of the chance to quietly stroll down city streets while going to pick up groceries – or simply get some much-needed exercise. Those breaking the law while speeding need to find more mature ways to cope with their frustrations. The New York Times states in one article that speeds have risen by 288% in one section of town. After reviewing several speeding accidents below, this article will note new statistics related to these traffic events. The views and concerns of city officials charged with addressing this problem are also shared. Recent speeding accidents are injuring and killing far too many people April 26th. During the early morning hours, a speeding driver
Head-On Collisions Remain a Deadly Threat to Many
Unfortunately, head-on collisions can be devastating to witness and hard for first responders to handle. And all too often, survivors must endure lengthy treatment regimens and complete long-term rehabilitation programs. However, our law firm’s experience in handling these types of major accident claims can help clients win sizeable settlement awards or fully comprehensive verdicts. Once you contact our office, we will carefully review the facts of your case to see if there’s clear proof that another party negligently caused your accident. In some cases, you may still be able to recover for your injuries, even if a small percentage of fault for the collision is assigned to you. What follows is a brief definition of a “head-on collision,” along with a review of a typical head-on accident that occurred in NYC earlier this year. There’s also information about where these events frequently take place, the types of injuries often suffered
Car Accident Lawyers Discuss Lawsuit Against Apple in an Alleged Distracted Driving Case
The parents of a child that died in an alleged distracted driving incident are suing Apple Inc explain New York car accident lawyers at Frekhtman & Associates. They allege that Apple’s FaceTime app contributed to the death by encouraging distracted driving. The lawsuit was filed in December 2016, in California Superior Court in Santa Clara County. The litigation also asserts that Apple was aware of the safety risks posed by the FaceTime app, and that it failed to use its own patented lock-out feature to prevent driver use at highway speeds. Details of the Accident At about 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, 2014, a couple and their daughters from Cross Roads, Texas, were traveling near Dallas, Texas, in their Toyota Camry. The vehicle was southbound in the left lane of Interstate 35W when it became necessary to slow down because of a traffic stop about a quarter-mile ahead. A Toyota
A Good Accident Lawyer is Prepared for Anything
A Good Accident Lawyer is Prepared for Anything: Years Later, University Accuses Ceiling Collapse Victim of Faking Injury Years Later. Say you were in a serious accident and lucky enough to come out of it without any lasting damage. That’s something to be grateful for. …For the most part. Unfortunately, full recovery or no lasting evidence of harm can also be used against you. In June 2014, the New York Post reported on Columbia University’s attempt to argue that “a former student’s post-graduate success is proof that she wasn’t badly injured when a dorm-room ceiling collapsed on her head.” The dorm room referred to has had four Department of Housing violations dating back to 2004. The ceiling collapse occurred in 2010, and Veronica Cuozo, the student effected, filed a lawsuit in 2011. This year, the Columbia alum graduated magna cum laude from Notre Dame Law School. Columbia Lawyer, Eric Strober, cast
1 Dead, I Injured After Being Hit by SUV in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn, one person was killed and another person was seriously injured after being hit by an SUV. This accident happened on Tuesday afternoon at Avenue U and Gerritsen Avenue. According to officials, a black SUV went out of control and hit pedestrians as well as other cars. An 85-year-old woman was killed in the accident. A 90-year-old man was taken to Lutheran Hospital and listed in critical condition. Police are still looking into this crash. If more information becomes available about this accident, we will keep you posted. If you’ve been seriously hurt in a pedestrian accident that was caused by the negligent actions of a vehicle driver, you could seek competition by filing a personal injury claim. The best way to file a claim is to seek the help of a personal injury lawyer. For help with your New York claim, call Frekhtman & Associates today at (212) 222-1111.
Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Collision of Tractor-trailer and Mini-van
A semi tractor-trailer and a mini-van collided in an accident on New Jersey Route 78 near milepost 52.2, according to a report in MyCentralJersey.com. Dispatchers received word of the accident just after 7 a.m. on Friday, April 8. Vehicle Hit From Behind by Semi A spokesman with the New Jersey State Police said that an eastbound tractor-trailer rear-ended a Honda Odyssey driven by a 26-year-old Dover woman. The female motorist was ejected from her vehicle at impact. The tractor-trailer overturned after the crash, although there was no report of any injury to the driver, a 44-year-old man from Arizona. One Individual Hospitalized Emergency personnel transported the mini-van driver to University Hospital in Newark, where she was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The police spokesman said authorities closed all but the left lane of Route 78 following the collision, so that clean-up crews and accident investigators could complete their duties. Although