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Posted on October 1, 2019 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
After a car accident, there are numerous damages to calculate, such as the costs of your medical bills, the costs to repair your car, and the costs of any property damage that occurred. However, other types of damages can be more challenging to calculate, such as pain and suffering.
Posted on August 21, 2019 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Brooklyn is one of the most walkable places in America, which is great for running errands and commuting to work without the hassle of having a car in the city. However, pedestrians face significant dangers while walking around our borough due to the negligence of drivers who are distracted, reckless, or simply make a mistake.
Posted on July 31, 2019 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Taxi cabs are deeply ingrained into New York City culture and a convenient way to get around without having to deal with traffic and parking. However, taxis are certainly not immune to roadway accidents, which often catch both passengers and pedestrians off-guard.
Posted on June 20, 2019 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Drunk driving is far too common in our society and results in devastating injuries, property damage, and even death in Brooklyn. Since the injuries from drunk driving accidents are often severe and because determining liability can be a complex endeavor, it is important to call a drunk driving accident attorney if you’ve been affected by a drunk driver’s negligence.
Posted on April 25, 2019 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
The number of citywide motor vehicle collisions in New York has been around 16,000 per month lately, leaving thousands of motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians injured and killed. Many of these accidents involve just one or two cars, while others are the result of chain reaction accidents. These types of accidents involve three or more cars and create complex circumstances for determining fault and pursuing damages.
Posted on February 28, 2019 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
According to a study developed by the New York City Department of Transportation, left turns cause over three times as many pedestrian and cyclist serious injuries and fatalities than right turns do. Furthermore, NYC City Hall reported that between 46 and 56 pedestrians and cyclists died and between 5,577 and 5,928 pedestrians and cyclists were injured in a recent five-month period due to New York City traffic.
Posted on January 20, 2019 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Commercial trucks are vital to the New York City economy. Yet driving a semi-truck around the five boroughs is not easy. Semi-trucks operate much differently than the average family sedan in terms of how they brake, steer, and create dangerous blind spots. All of these factors can lead to a New York truck accident. In fact, New York is one of the top ten states for the highest average of fatal large truck and bus crashes.
Posted on October 31, 2018 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
After a car accident, you will likely be frightened. You may be suffering from injuries. Your car may be totaled. You may have a million things running through your mind. One thing you should be thinking about is the proper steps to take following an accident. You cannot simply leave the accident scene and move on with your life. You need to get some information, and the more, the better.
Posted on July 25, 2018 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
You are crossing a busy New York intersection when you step into a pothole and break your leg. Or maybe you lose your footing and slip, causing broken arms and head trauma.
Posted on July 19, 2018 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Distracted driving is a huge issue in New York and other parts of the country. We all live busy lives. This hustle and bustle causes many drivers to try to multitask. As a result, they end up causing serious car accidents.
