By The Case Handler | Published November 25, 2019 | Posted in Automobile Accidents | Comments Off on Who Is Liable in a Taxicab Hit-and-Run Accident?
When someone slides into the backseat of a taxicab or rideshare vehicle, the driver for hire has an obligation to keep not only his or her passengers, but everyone else on the road, safe from foreseeable harm. While taxicab drivers are required to have an active license by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Read More
Read MoreFood delivery services, like DoorDash, UberEats, and Postmates, have made it easy for millions of people to get delicious food from their favorite restaurants without leaving the comfort of their house or apartment. Uber has been successful in recent years by modelling their food delivery service on their well-known rideshare system. This involves using a Read More
Read MoreDriving in New York City can be a menacing task. In the city that never sleeps, people are always walking, driving, or riding somewhere; keeping the streets and sidewalks bustling 24/7. With all this activity going on day and night, there is an increased chance that a driver of a motor vehicle could crash, due Read More
Read MoreAre Mopeds as Dangerous as Motorcycles? With never-ending traffic jams, increasing gas prices, and a sea of dangerous drivers out there, many New Yorkers have decided to ditch other forms of transportation and give mopeds a try. A moped is a small motorcycle that travels at about the same speed as a bicycle. Although a Read More
Read MoreAre Taxi Accidents a Big Risk in NYC? Yellow taxicabs are practically our mascots in New York City, and they’ve been made famous with supporting roles in many Hollywood movies—even a Scorsese movie title. But sometimes, these mascots “attack.” Recently, Jim Burns, the co-creator of MTV Unplugged, was struck by a taxi as he crossed Read More
Read MoreIt is no secret that motorcycles can be very dangerous for their operators no matter how hard you try to drive one safely. In fact, there were more than 4,000 motorcycle crashes reported to police in New York in 2014 alone. Injuries are usually the result of direct impact between the driver and the other Read More
Read MoreLast week I received a call from a current client regarding the unexpected death of his brother who was involved in a terrible car accident. My client’s brother was 41 years old, married, and had 3 children. The entire family seemed to be in a state of shock and my client was calling to ask Read More
Read MoreREPORT THE ACCIDENT. No matter how you got hurt, you must be able to place yourself at the scene of the accident. In most instances a call to 911 will trigger a police and/or emergency medical service response. When the authorities arrive you must tell them exactly what happened and advise them of any injuries Read More
Read MoreWho will pay my medical bills? Medical bills are usually the costliest expense associated with a personal injury case. These bills are incurred during the initial emergency medical response and, if long-term or lifetime medical care is required, remain an ongoing concern for the injured party and their family. Automobile Accidents: If you are involved Read More
Read MoreOver the years, I have consulted with more than one thousand individuals who have been injured as a result of negligence. Since I work at a law firm that also handles immigration matters, I have been asked countless times by my clients, “Does it matter that I am an immigrant?” The answer is no. Period. Read More
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