Blog: Pedestrian Accident

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Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Accident on Myrtle Avenue

Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Accident Severely Injures Mother A hit and run accident in Brooklyn seriously injured a local woman and angered local community members. Andrea Cardeno was with her husband, Heribierto Rubio, in her family’s vehicle when she was rear-ended on Myrtle Avenue. She exited the motor vehicle to check the damage to her car. As …

Partners Levine And Wiss Recover $1.25 Million for Pedestrian Who Was Hit By Car

We Helped an Injured Pedestrian Hold a Reckless Driver Accountable for her Actions Our partners, Scott Wiss and Joel Levine recently scored a major victory on behalf of a client who was struck by a car while a pedestrian crossing the street. The client sustained multiple physical injuries including a fractured clavicle which required surgery, …

How Pedestrians Sustain Injuries During the Winter

According to the NYPD, it is unfortunate that the rate of pedestrian accidents in New York is growing at a higher rate than deaths from homicides. Pedestrian-related accidents involve vehicles, bikes, fall, slips, and trips. Pedestrian accidents make up for a significant number of fatalities emanating from road accidents. In 2016, pedestrian deaths rose to …

Pedestrian Safety Tips for Fall

Cool autumn weather is perfect for taking walks. However, with the days getting shorter and the leaves starting to fall, it’s important to take a few extra precautions. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind. Pedestrian Safety Tips: Always Make Sure That You’re Visible – The days are getting shorter. Make sure …