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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 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 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 January 30, 2017 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
In January 2017, New York City saw several hit and run fatalities. These included a pedestrian who was killed by an unknown motorist in Springfield Gardens in the early hours of New Year’s Day and multiple cases from Brooklyn, including the cases of Rafael Nieves of Williamsburg, Iosif Plazinskiy of Brighton Beach, and Marlon Palacios, the third of whom was struck and killed when he was traveling through East Flatbush to pick up his son from daycare.
Hit and run accidents, like other types of car accident, can result in serious injuries and even death for victims. If you were involved in a hit and run accident, speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer about your rights and options for seeking compensation for your damages as soon as possible.
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 March 31, 2016 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Almost 300,000 car crashes were reported in New York in 2014, according to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles website. Of those, more than 118,000 resulted in non-fatal injuries and over 180,000 caused property damage. New York drivers and passengers alike who have been involved in a car accident should learn about the state’s laws and insurance requirements because they affect property damage and injury claims that can be made and, should it come to litigation, settlement negotiations.
Posted on May 9, 2014 by Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum
Widely available statistics indicate that there is no safe way to text while driving. Nevertheless, many people believe they will not get in an accident and continue to engage in this dangerous behavior. According to a United States Government study, the number of people killed in distraction-affected crashes decreased slightly from 3,360 in 2011 to 3,328 in 2012. However, an estimated 421,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver. This is a staggering number that is far too high. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe the driver was sending text messages while driving, an experienced New York auto accident attorney can answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your case.
Why is Texting and Driving So Dangerous?
Simply stated, distracted driving diverts the driver’s attention away from the primary objective of operating the vehicle in a manner that is safe to him or her and other motorists and pedestrians. All such distractions are very dangerous, and pose risks to the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and bystanders in the vicinity of the texting driver.
