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Posted on April 19, 2018 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Riding a bike through the countryside doesn’t quite prepare you for the challenges you will face if you ever decide to bike through the concrete jungle of New York City. Driving in such a busy city can be challenging enough; riding a bike can be absolutely terrifying.
With so many cars and pedestrians, dangers abound everywhere. One wrong move can lead to a collision with a car that can cause serious injuries and even death.
Posted on February 22, 2018 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Car accidents can cause a host of injuries, depending on the impact involved. Some victims suffer lacerations, broken bones and neck injuries such as whiplash. Head injuries are also common. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the third most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
Brain injuries are no laughing matter. While most (75 percent) are minor, others are moderate to severe in nature. Some can even affect a person for the rest of their life. Read on to learn more about the different types of brain injuries and the effects they have on the human body.
Posted on January 25, 2018 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Texting and driving is becoming more prevalent in our society. Virtually everyone has a smartphone nowadays, and many people want to be connected to it 24/7—even while driving. However, driving and texting is a dangerous activity that leads to many car accidents every year. Many cause serious injuries and even death. As a result, many states have enacted laws prohibiting drivers from using cell phones.
Posted on November 20, 2017 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Rideshare companies like Uber, Lyft, and Juno have changed how people in the United States and around the world get around. Before, your transportation options in New York City were generally:
Each of these has its pros and cons. One of the greatest cons of riding a cab is its high price. Now, rideshare cars permeate the roadways, giving carless New Yorkers a fast, affordable alternative to the options above.
Posted on August 15, 2017 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
If you have been injured in a New York car accident, the amount of compensation you can expect to receive will come down to one word: negligence. Basically, negligence refers to someone acting in a careless manner and causing injury to another person. While it seems so simple, it’s much more complicated in the eyes of the law.
Posted on June 22, 2017 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
A car accident can potentially cause one or more victims to suffer severe injuries. These injuries can lead to permanent disability or death. In less dramatic cases, an injury can keep the victim from working for a prolonged period and require him or her to undergo extensive medical treatment.
If you drive or ride a bicycle in Brooklyn, know the laws that apply to your case and how personal injury claims work. You could find yourself facing financial expenses after an accident and considering filing a personal injury claim to seek compensation for them.
Posted on May 23, 2017 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
As you know, speeding and text messaging while driving are types of driver negligence that can put the driver and others on the road at risk of being injured in an accident. These types of negligence are often mentioned in discussions about car accidents, but they are not the only types of negligence that can lead to car accidents. Vehicle owners have the responsibility to safely maintain their vehicles. When a car owner fails to do this, he or she becomes more likely to cause an accident and potentially injure another motorist, a passenger, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian.
Posted on February 15, 2017 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Bicycle accidents, like other types of accidents such as automobile and motorcycle accidents, have many causes. Often, they are due to negligence on the part of the bicyclist or another party. Because a bicycle does not provide the level of protection that a car provides, bicyclists can suffer traumatic injuries more easily than motorists and their passengers. If you ride a bicycle in New York City, take the time to learn about the most common causes of bicycle accidents and what you can do to stay safe.
Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
In the winter, there are more hazards on the road that can put you at risk of being involved in a car accident. These include reduced visibility due to longer nighttime hours and winter precipitation and slippery roadways due to snow and ice. If you are a commuter who drives to and from work each day, be aware of your surroundings at all times and adjust your driving to the conditions present. Rain, snow, sleet and hail can all make your commute longer, more stressful, and more dangerous than it is during the warmer months.
Posted on July 25, 2016 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Summer is here, and that means a lot more drivers are on the road! But there is nothing worse than an automobile accident to spoil your summer fun. Although an accident is never optimal; there are special circumstances that make summer driving unique:
• Many summer travelers are busy looking for locations on their travel agenda and may be unfamiliar with the area;
• Students are out of school and on the roads, many of whom are inexperienced drivers;
• Car engines and tires are under extra stress, and heat-related breakdowns are inevitable;
• Motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are out and about, oftentimes with unpredictable actions;
• Heat-related factors may impact the number of emergency vehicles on the road.
Despite being on the lookout for danger signs, what happens if you do end up in a collision? This is when the experienced accident attorneys at the Brooklyn office of Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum can help.
