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Brooklyn Wrongful Death Caused by Hit and Run Car Accident

Sep 29, 2016

The suspected driver in a hit and run accident that killed a Brooklyn resident on September 23 has been identified as 47-year-old Brian Young. The victim, 28-year-old Francis Perez, was pronounced dead at Coney Island Hospital shortly after the crash occurred. Our Brooklyn wrongful death attorneys have updates on the developing story, as well as …

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I Was Hit by a Taxi in New York City

Apr 27, 2016

New York City is famous for its yellow taxicabs that clog the streets. In fact many people who live in the city do not have a car because they rely on the public transportation system or choose to take a taxi. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission estimates that taxis make approximately 485,000 …

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Do Car Accidents Increase on Thanksgiving?

Nov 24, 2015

Thanksgiving is one of America’s favorite holidays. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most dangerous. When the dinner plates are cleared and the football game is over, thousands of intoxicated drivers will get behind the wheel to make the long journey home from grandma’s house – and sadly, many of them will cause serious or …

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Are Drunk Drivers Always at Fault for Car Accidents?

Oct 13, 2015

According to a DMV report on alcohol-related car crashes, police reported 8,368 drunk driving accidents in New York in 2013, the most recent year for which data is available. Averaged out over the course of the year, that amounts to nearly one accident every hour. Over 350 of these crashes proved deadly, while non-fatal accidents …

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How Often Do Truck Drivers Have to Take Breaks?

Oct 12, 2015

Because trucking is such a vital component of the American economy, truckers are under enormous pressure to complete long journeys with extremely rapid turnarounds. If one driver can’t get the job done fast enough, there will always be another person ready to take his or her place. As a result, some truckers routinely push both …

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