Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | October 17, 2024 | Car Accidents
The Bronx is technically the second smallest and second least populated borough. However, that is a touch misleading. It is still home to roughly 1.5 million residents and has one of the highest population densities in the country. In the average city, this would be untenable. Thankfully, NYC has one of the best public transportation… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | October 14, 2024 | Car Accidents
In 2022, side-impact car crashes (also known as T-bone accidents) accounted for 22% of all passenger vehicle car crash deaths. While all car accidents can be scary and lead to serious consequences, T-bone accidents are especially dangerous. Vehicles have “crumple zones” in the front and rear, which are designed to absorb impact, lowering the chances… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | October 4, 2024 | Car Accidents
When another driver causes a car accident in Brooklyn, that driver might be held financially liable for damages. However, New York has a no-fault insurance system that can impact how much you receive for a car accident settlement in Brooklyn, NY. This blog discusses the factors that determine how much to expect from a Brooklyn… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | September 13, 2024 | Car Accidents
New York City streets had 7,371 motor vehicle collisions in July 2024. Nearly 4,000 drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians suffered injuries in these wrecks, and 17 more perished. Over half of these crashes occurred in Brooklyn and Queens. With 384 traffic crashes in July 2024, Staten Island had just 5% of all wrecks in NYC…. read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | September 6, 2024 | Car Accidents
New York City law enforcement agencies use DUI checkpoints to enforce New York impaired driving laws. A DUI checkpoint or sobriety checkpoint stops drivers to determine if they are driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The goal of sobriety checkpoints is to detect drunk drivers and stop them before they cause a car… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | August 26, 2024 | Car Accidents
When can you get your license in NY? Like many other states, New York has adopted the graduated driver’s license model that slowly introduces the responsibilities and benefits of driving to young drivers. Young drivers are involved in more auto accidents than any other age group. A graduated license system helps keep them safer. The… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | August 16, 2024 | Car Accidents
From tragic fatalities to headline-grabbing crashes, the streets of NYC have witnessed their fair share of celebrity car accidents. Join us as we delve into the details of celebrity car crashes. These accidents serve as a stark reminder that even the rich and famous are vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of life. 1. Ryan Dunn… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | May 22, 2024 | Car Accidents
Determining fault in a multi-vehicle car accident can be complicated. That said, if the accident involves injuries or property damage, it’s important to know who was responsible. New York is a no-fault state, which means that each party in an accident makes a claim to their own insurance company for their losses after an accident…. read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | May 21, 2024 | Car Accidents
Driving in New York may not be as dangerous as you think. New York saw 1,157 traffic fatalities in a recent year. While this seems like a significant number, the overall fatality rate, expressed as the number of deaths per 100,000 people, was only 5.8. This is significantly lower than the states with the highest… read more
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | March 7, 2024 | Car Accidents
New York City is famous for many things. On the plus side, it is home to Broadway and the Empire State Building. Negatively, though, many people consider it one of the most dangerous places in the United States to drive. Is that an accurate assessment? And if it isn’t, what New York cities are the… read more
