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Brooklyn Car Crash Critically Injures Two Men, Three Others Injured


Posted on November 6, 2014 by

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Brooklyn Car Accident

An automobile accident and the events following the accident can be a frightening and difficult situation for you and your family members. These accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that can permanently change your life. It is therefore important to have a dedicated auto accident attorney who will be there to protect your rights and to help you through this difficult situation. Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum, an experienced Brooklyn auto accident attorney, will fight for your rights to make sure that you and your family recover damages for injuries suffered in a car accident.

Automobile accidents unfortunately occur far too often, especially in New York City and the surrounding boroughs because of the number of people and cars on the road. Automobile accidents are often caused by another driver’s negligence or reckless conduct, often by speeding or by not paying attention to the road. While you can take certain precautions to minimize the risk of car accidents, you cannot entirely eliminate the dangers posed by other drivers who fail to obey the rules of the road.

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Brooklyn Passenger Killed by Drunk Driver


Posted on September 8, 2014 by

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Accidents caused by drunk drivers

According to the New York Daily News, a passenger in a car was killed early in the morning on August 17th when a drunk driver slammed into the car she was riding in near Crown Heights. As the Altima the passenger was riding in attempted to make a left turn, the driver of a Chevrolet Camaro slammed into the Altima, tearing off its back portion and sending it careening into parked cars. Although the victim was transferred to Kings County Hospital, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. Both drivers were arrested and charged with drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter.

The sad story discussed above unfortunately is all too common on New York City roads, especially late at night. When individuals choose to operate vehicles while intoxicated, they are taking an extreme risk of injuring themselves, their passengers, or the occupants of other vehicles. Such behavior is not only criminal in nature, it is morally reprehensible and can subject the guilty to substantial civil liability should the families of the victims choose to file a lawsuit. If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, do not hesitate to contact an auto accident lawyer in Brooklyn at the Law Offices of Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum for a free evaluation of your case.

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Texting and Driving Leads to Catastrophic Injuries


Posted on May 9, 2014 by

 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.

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Why is the TLC Not Firing Dangerous Cab Drivers?


Posted on March 26, 2014 by

In years past, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission vigorously policed its drivers. The TLC investigated any accusations of reckless driving and prosecuted those individuals when it was warranted. This led to license revocations and suspensions even if the driver was not subject to these disciplinary actions in the court system. Seeking legal guidance from a knowledgeable personal injury attorney in New York can help clear up any confusion or concerns you might have regarding your case.

The TLC’s new way of doing things had the effect of removing dangerous drivers after just one event. For example, two cab drivers were involved in a serious collision in 1998 that left one victim with an amputated leg and another with very serious injuries. The TLC reacted quickly and suspended and then revoked the at-fault driver’s license.

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Haste costs lives on the Upper West Side


Posted on February 28, 2014 by

New Yorkers want to get wherever they are going at maximum speed regardless of the risk involved. This is the city where the word “wait” has become an objectionable four letter word. We have more to accomplish in a shorter period of time than any other civilization since the Pharaohs built their pyramids. Make sure to talk to a qualified personal injury attorney in Brooklyn if you have any questions or concerns regarding the accident and next legal steps to take.

However, in our haste to save a minute here or a minute there, we put our lives at risk. A doctor was the third person killed in the beginning of the year on the Upper West Side on 96th Street in Manhattan. The tragedy occurred on Sunday, January 19, 2014. Columbia University Medical Center anesthesiology resident Samantha Lee, 26, was hit by an ambulance‘s mirror in front of her apartment building on 96th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue. Police reported that Lee was crossing the street around the middle of the block at 4:45 AM and was hit by the driver’s side mirror of an ambulance from the St. Luke’s Hospital that was westbound. The physician fell and landed face down on the eastbound lanes. She was subsequently run over by a red 4 Dodge Charger, according to officials. The young woman was declared dead at the scene and neither driver was charged.

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Taxi Accident Victim to Sue City


Posted on December 18, 2013 by

New York may have more mass transit options compared to other cities, but particularly in Manhattan, a significant amount of travel is done in the taxicabs that have become synonymous with the City. And while the vast majority of taxi cab travel occurs without incident, some taxi trips can turn tragic. New Yorkers witnessed how grave the damage can be on August 20th, when a taxi jumped a curb and collided with a woman near Rockefeller Center, causing her to lose her left leg. Now, the woman — Sian Green, a 25-year-old visitor from Great Britain, plans to sue the City of New York, alleging the taxi driver should not have been permitted to drive a cab. Auto accidents are nothing new in New York City. However, the incident that caused the accident included a bicycle messenger with a long history of arrests and a taxi driver with several moving violations and an accident on his record. The question that only the courts can decide is: was the City negligent in issuing a taxi license to a driver with a bad safety record? If you find yourself in a situation involving an auto accident, contact a New York accident attorney that will fight to obtain a full and maximum settlement for you.

According to the woman’s attorney, the taxi cab driver at fault in the incident — Mohammed Faysal Himon, 24 — had seven points on his license and demonstrated a failure to keep pedestrians safe. A computer glitch in the Taxi and Limousine Commission’s system apparently allowed Himon to maintain his license, which ended up being a tragic mistake. Himon was driving near Rockefeller Center when he began jockeying for position with a bike messenger. Himon then lost control of the cab, causing it to lurch over the curb and collide violently with Green. In addition to losing her left leg, Green has severe nerve damage in her right leg and suffered a traumatic brain injury.

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NYC Traffic Fatalities on the Rise


Posted on November 26, 2013 by

New York City has long held a reputation as a high crime place. But recent statistics show that violent crimes, specifically murders, are on the decline. According to the Mayor’s Office, the city has seen a 26% decrease in murders from this point last year. Whether you believe these statistics or not , most New Yorkers agree that the number of deaths due to violence has definitely decreased from the mid eighties to the early nineties. There is more that can make a city dangerous than the just the murder rate. Car accidents and traffic fatalities continue to be a scary reality in Brooklyn. In the span of one week in October, six people were killed in traffic accidents in NYC- including a 64 year old man, mowed down by a hit and run driver in Brooklyn. A Brooklyn auto accident attorney can protect you and your family and fight for maximum compensation due to the other person’s negligence.

At 64 years old, the victim was a year away from retiring from his job and enjoying a time of financial stability for himself and his family. With his untimely death, so many questions remain for his surviving family- how will they pay for their mortgage? The funeral? College for their children? In situations like these, the importance of having an experienced attorney on your side to answer your questions and fight for your rights is vital. With the number of traffic fatalities on the rise, knowing your options for an auto accident attorney is important to protecting yourself in the event of an accident. What would happen if you were in an auto accident and couldn’t work or pay your bills? Wouldn’t you want a dedicated, aggressive, attorney to fight for you?

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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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