Category Archives: Accident Attorney Brooklyn

Dangerous Driving Speeds in Brooklyn and the Bronx


Posted on August 23, 2013 by

A 23-year-old driver recently died after crashing his BMW while speeding in Brooklyn. According to a witness, the man was going 70 or 80 miles an hour, when he hit a dip in the road and his car buckled and spun out of control. The car hit anything in its path, including a van it crushed that was parked on the street. This type of accident is unfortunately not that uncommon in Brooklyn or the Bronx.

A recent study revealed that an astonishing 88% of Brooklyn  drivers regularly ignore the city’s 30-mph posted speed limit and a third of those do so in excess of 10-mph over the posted limit.  As a result, Kings and Bronx County traffic conditions led to the highest fatality numbers in the city, and traffic related injuries account for 13% of total injuries within the entire Empire State. If you’ve been in an accident in Brooklyn or the Bronx, contact a knowledgeable New York auto accident attorney.

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Landlord negligence & building code enforcement: a matter of life or death


Posted on August 9, 2013 by

The tragic death of a 35-year-old woman, who fell to her death while leaning or sitting on an East 57th St. apt balcony, recently could have been prevented if the balcony had been “up to code”. In other words, the building owners (landlords) who had been cited for violations previously could have prevented this death if they had promptly corrected the violations. Instead, a young woman has left a heart broken family and devastated friends behind to mourn her unnecessary loss.

Every balcony at the prewar building on East 57th Street, including the one where the young advertising executive sat, was “deemed defective or not up to code,” a law-enforcement source said. “They weren’t strong enough to hold her up,” said another law-enforcement source. “All of the apartment balconies were defective or not up to code.” Continue reading →

Common Causes of Car Accidents and the Compensation You Might Obtain


Posted on July 29, 2013 by

Of the many types of accidents that a person can be involved in, by far the most likely is a car accident. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, millions of car accidents happen annually, with around 10.8 million occurring in 2009. In 2010, 32,885 caused fatalities. 32% involved drunk driving, 31% involved speeding, 16 % were caused by “distractions” & 11% by bad weather. 52 % were driver fatalities & 20 % were passenger fatalities.

While some of these car accidents were the result of uncontrollable factors, such as inclement weather, most were  automobile accidents that occurred  due to the negligence or reckless actions of other drivers. Sadly, many reckless and negligent actions  of the other parties cause innocent people to be injured or die in serious auto accidents. Continue reading →

What to do if you’ve been the Victim of an Accident in Brooklyn


Posted on July 11, 2013 by

If you’ve been involved in a  car accident, been hurt on the job or have sustained any sort of personal injury due to an accident that was no fault of your own, it’s important to understand that you are a victim. Having expert legal representation on your side is a protection that is worth your time and energy and will guarantee that you have someone fighting for your rights. Insurance companies are well known for taking advantage of people that are unfamiliar with their rights and different aspects of what the law warrants.

When victims don’t have experienced, knowledgeable lawyers on their side to ensure that they get the maximum compensation and medical care that they deserve, they can easily be shorted through quick, forced settlements. Insurance companies often use intimidating tactics and legal jargon to unsettle victims and scare them into signing quick settlements that aren’t beneficial to them. Don’t become a victim twice over. Protect yourself! Call a car accident lawyer. Continue reading →

3 Things You May Not Know About A Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyer


Posted on April 30, 2013 by

For some reason people treat auto accidents differently than they do accidents at a business or work site. Most Americans are fine just exchanging insurance information and not pursuing the matter unless there was obvious negligence involved. Worse is many do  not feel the need to get legal advice due to not wanting to be perceived as trying to make a quick buck from an accident. However here are 3 things you may not know about what a Brooklyn car accident lawyer can do for you. Continue reading →

How accident attorneys in Brooklyn help you to get financial compensation


Posted on April 15, 2013 by

Accident Attorney in Brooklyn

The time after an accident can be a very stressful for you and your family. Depending on the severity of the injuries involved, you may be out of work for a long time meaning a loss of income as well as transportation in cases of auto accidents. While insurance or workmen’s compensation will pay some of the bills, there are a host of other costs associated with an accident which invariably fall on the victim. So if you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, it pays to consult with an accident attorney Brooklyn has come to trust: Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum. Continue reading →