New York pedestrian accidents Archives - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Car Hits Pedestrians and Forever 21 Store in NYC

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 29th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

Several people were injured when a car jumped a New York City curb and smashed into the front of a Forever 21 store, according to recent reports. The five injured pedestrians as well as...

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New York Drops Speed Limit to 25

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 7th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

For the past 50 years, New York City’s speed limits have remained the same. Now, the City Council has voted to drop the speed limit citywide to 25 miles per hour in an effort...

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Upper West Side Officer Strikes Pedestrian With Car

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 14th, 2014 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

An elderly man is in critical condition at a hospital after being hit by a police car on Broadway near 78th Street. The homeless man was hit while the police car sped up the...

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Woman Killed in Brooklyn Pedestrian Accident When SUV Jumps Curb

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 23rd, 2013 in Accidents Injury Blog

People in New York tend to understand that traffic can be a hazard and that motorists can present danger to people who...

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Snowy Conditions Blamed for Car Accident That Takes Life of Pedestrian

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 11th, 2013 in Accidents Injury Blog

Everyone in the area got a direct reminder of how difficult it can be to get around when a blizzard hits over the past few days, and anyone who left their homes encountered extremely...

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Female Pedestrian Hit and Killed in Manhattan Pedestrian Accident

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 6th, 2013 in Accidents Injury Blog

Drivers who are attempting to make a right turn from one street onto another need to keep in mind that even though they are usually turning with a green light, there could be pedestrians...

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Livery Cab Driver Arrested in Car Accident that Badly Injures Girl

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 22nd, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

According to the authorities, this Brooklyn car accident occurred on Wednesday night at approximately 7:30 p.m. The little girl was riding her scooter as her mother walked along with her near Livonia Avenue and...

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One Person Killed, Three Injured in Brooklyn Pedestrian Accident

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 11th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

New York pedestrian accidents occur at an alarming rate, and given all that could be going on at any given time in the city, the aftermath of these crashes can be extremely chaotic. However,...

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Suspected Driver Arrested After New Rochelle Hit-and-Run Accident

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 14th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

When someone is involved in a New York pedestrian accident, that driver is expected to remain on the scene of the crash so that the police and other rescue personnel can arrive and do...

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Three People Injured in Harlem Pedestrian Accident

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on February 27th, 2012 in Accidents Injury Blog

People who drive through the city during the morning hours tend to get used to the fact that there are usually children present on the roads as they attempt to get to school. Crossing...

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