Posted on March 7th, 2011
Auto accidents impact millions of lives each year and are a leading cause of unnecessary deaths. An auto accident occurs when a passenger car is involved in a collision that causes harm, injury or death. The most common auto accidents involve a collision with another vehicle. Other auto accidents include collisions with stationary objects or non-motorized objects. Most of these auto accidents involved a component of negligence, corresponding with a traffic law violation.
After an auto accident, whether you experience an injury or not, it is important to contact the police so an accident report can be filed. Some auto accident injuries are recognized noticed immediately, but it is not uncommon for auto accident victims to experience injuries or soreness days after an auto accident. If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, do not hesitate to contact a personal injury lawyer (Brooklyn) at our firm. Our experienced personal injury lawyers (Brooklyn) can help you collect compensation, even if the car accident was your fault. If you are to blame for the auto accident, an accident lawyer (Brooklyn) at our firm may be able to help you reduce the amount in fees you owe in the lawsuit brought against you.
Auto accidents happen every day, make sure our experienced personal injury lawyers (Brooklyn) are on your side. The auto accident attorneys (Brooklyn) at our firm will fight to protect you and your rights. Please fill out the form on this page or call 1 800 LAW INFO to get free auto accident legal advice from an experienced Brooklyn accident lawyer at our firm.
Posted on March 4th, 2011
Millions for people are victims of car accidents each year. As an auto accident victim, you may be entitled to recover medical costs, work wages, and pain and suffering claims. An accident lawyer (Brooklyn) at our firm will fight to protect you and your rights.
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If you have suffered injuries as a result of an auto accident, you may be entitled to compensation for out of pocket costs such as medical expenses, work wages and property loss claims. However, you may also be entitled to be awarded punitive damages. Punitive damages are monetary awards that are awarded Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on September 12th, 2010
A man in Gravesend died following a Brooklyn car accident Monday.
According to a report released by the New York CIty Police Department, Constantine Beyn was driving in a Toyota Camry shortly after 10:15 p.m. when his car jumped a curb and collided with a subway stanchion. The accident happened at the intersection of Shell Road and Bouck Court.
Beyn was transported to Luthern Medical Center after the crash, where he was later pronounced dead. Two 24 year-old women, who were riding with Beyn at the time, were also taken to Luthern Medical where they are listed in serious but stable condition. A third passenger, a 22 year-old man, was treated at Luthern and is expected to be released, police say.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.
Posted on September 12th, 2010
Car accidents can be very traumatic and stressful even if your injury is not serious; quite often they can even result in death. Unfortunately, the majority of motor vehicle accidents are due to the human error (speeding, distracted driving, DUI etc). If it you got injured as a result of someone’s recklessness in NY area, assert your legal rights with professional assistance of auto accident attorneys in Brooklyn or other boroughs to determine your legal options on your case.
A Brooklyn motorcyclist lost control of his bike Tuesday right before a brown Ford Explorer sports utility vehicle rounded a corner and struck him. When the driver lost control of his silver Honda CBR, the SUV swerved to avoid hitting the man, but it was too late. A Good Samaritan doctor who saw the motorcycle accident rushed over immediately to try to tend to the man and perform CPR.
The accident occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. in Boerum Hill on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Bond Street. The driver of the SUV was not charged with anything. As soon as paramedics arrived, the motorcycle driver was rushed to Long Island College Hospital where he died a short time later.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of all those involved in this tragic accident.
Posted on September 12th, 2010
An 18 year-old bicyclist was hit Wednesday morning when he was hit by a van running a red light. The cyclist was riding on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, approached an intersection, and was hit as the van driver disregarded his red light. The bicyclist was declared dead on the scene after being dragged half a block under the van.
The van driver, a 28 year-old male, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide for the deadly crash. He was also driving on a suspended license. In addition to criminal charges, the driver may face a civil proceeding if the victim’s family chooses to file a lawsuit. A personal injury lawsuit can help to pay for the accident-related costs of a loved one, such as medical bills, funeral costs, property damage, and pain and suffering.
If you have lost a loved one in a deadly car accident, we are committed to helping your family through this difficult time. To learn how you can sue for the wrongful death of a loved one and recover compensation, please contact the Brooklyn car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP, today at 888-244-2273.
Posted on September 12th, 2010
An bus accident in Manhattan on Friday sent more than 20 people to the hospital.
The accident occurred around 11 am on Friday in Manhattan’s Upper East Side when a passenger car and a school bus collided. A fire department spokesperson said that although the people were taken to the hospital, none of the injuries were life-threatening.
When you step onto a bus, you are putting you safety and security into the hands of the driver or company. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, you may be able to seek compensation for your losses. To learn more, contact the Brooklyn bus accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 888-244-2273 today.
Posted on September 12th, 2010
Unfortunately, car accidents are everyday occurrence. If you’ve been involved in a car accident in NY, you may need to retain an auto accident lawyer (in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan or other areas) who will provide you all the information you may need and will determine if you are eligible for reimbursement.
Yesterday, there was a 10-car chain-reaction accident just east of the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan. Seven cars and three trucks were involved in the accident, and four people suffered injuries. No specifics regarding the injured people’s identities or conditions have been released.
Manhattan police officials had to close down traffic to a single lane for several hours, delaying traffic coming from New Jersey into Manhattan. The vehicles were cleared not long after the accident, however authorities had to clean up a fuel spill that resulted from the accident. Delays were as along as two hours for drivers trying to enter the city.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Brooklyn car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso LLP at 1-888-244-2273 to learn more about your rights.
Posted on September 12th, 2010
A number of factors can lead to car accidents, many of them are the result of drivers’ negligence and recklessness. If you happened to get in such an incident in Brooklyn, car accident lawyers will evaluate your specific case and consult you on your legal options.
Remember that there is a limited period of time during which you can assert your legal rights and get the compensation you are eligible for.
Yesterday, ten people were injured in a two-vehicle car accident in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn law enforcement officials reported that the accident occurred at the intersection of Bushwick Avenue and Conway Street just before 10 AM on Monday. The accident involved a van and a car.
Seven people in the accident were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, one was hospitalized for trauma, and two refused medical treatment.
Authorities are investigating the accident to determine what caused the van and car to collide.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Brooklyn car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso LLP at 1-888-244-2273 to learn more about your rights.
Posted on September 12th, 2010
Car accidents are very serious and unfortunately one of the leading causes of wrongful deaths in NY. Described below is just one of the many similar cases our car accident lawyers in Brooklyn deal with daily. We hope this information will serve as a warning to reckless drivers.
A five-car pile-up accident occurred late yesterday afternoon on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Reports stated that the accident happened on the lower level of the bridge in the eastbound lanes headed toward Brooklyn.
The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is a double decker bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn at the narrows.
The accident briefly slowed traffic on the bridge from the time the accident occurred at around 5 PM to 5:45 PM. Fortunately, only minor injuries were reported in the accident and no people were sent to hospitals.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Brooklyn car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso LLP at 1-888-244-2273 to learn more about your rights.
Posted on September 10th, 2010
Currently, car accidents are the leading cause of death for individuals under 30 in New York, including one of its boroughs, Brooklyn. Personal injury lawyers at Parker Waichman Alonso LLP are not only aware of this terrible figures, but serve as tireless advocates for those who has been wrongfully injured.
In 2009, 32-year old Vionique Valnord-Kassime was killed while hailing a cab outside of a wedding reception in Brooklyn when an off-duty police officer drove drunk and ran his car into her. After the accident, 31-year old Andrew Kelly refused to submit a blood test to police. Seven hours later, a subpoena was issued to get a blood sample from the officer. However, by the time the test was taken there was no trace of alcohol left in his system.
This week, Kelly plead guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the accident and admitted to the court that he had been driving under the influence. Kelly will be sentenced on September 24th to five years of probation following 90 days in prison.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident by a drunk driver, contact the Brooklyn car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso LLP at 1-888-244-2273 to learn more about your rights.
