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$76 million: Serious injuries to a family involved in a collision with a tractor trailer, largest structured settlement in New York State history at the time.

$60 million: A Bronx woman sustained a permanent injury to her genital area when her doctor did not follow accepted medical practices or inform her of risks.

$25 million: Estate of 34-year-old mother of three awarded $25 million against convicted murderer and rapist who was wrongly freed from an upstate prison.

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Auto accident attorneys Bronx. Legal help from a car accident lawyer, Bronx

Posted on March 9th, 2011 No Comments

Bronx Car Accident Attorneys. Injured in a car accident in the Bronx? Accident attorneys at our firm are here to help

Ask any auto accident lawyers Bronx based, and they will be the first to tell you just how serious an issue motor vehicle accidents is in this country. Nationally, and not just in the Bronx, accident attorneys who deal with thousands of cases annually, are only too aware of the cost of car accidents, both financially and in terms of lives lost.  Bronx car accident attorneys report the total cost of car accidents annually in the US is around $1,000 per driver.  Shockingly, that would mean a national total $160 billion dollars in fees American citizens pay each year toward shouldering car accident costs.

Why you might need a car accident lawyer, Bronx accident statistics

People may not think they would ever need a car accident lawyer.  Bronx residents should note however, that according to statistics, one in four drivers will be involved in a car accident.  And it doesn’t take Bronx car accident attorneys to confirm that some of these accidents will occur in the Bronx.  An alarming amount of these accidents occur due to drink driving, and usually during the early hours of the morning.  Just last year, NY Daily News reported the untimely death of two NYPD police who were killed almost instantly, when their car hit a guardrail, causing their vehicle to then overturn and crash into a pole.  The accident, which resulted in the deaths of Edwin Paulino and Kim Hoyoung, and left four others with serious injuries, happened on the Bronx River Parkway.  The car’s passengers had been at a party, and one of the survivors claimed the now deceased, who was driving the car, had been drinking.  Accidents attributed to drink driving are not just a phenomenon able to be confined to places like the Bronx.   Car accident attorneys say that according to statistics, there were over 11,000 deaths attributed to drink driving in 2008 alone.  What’s more, car accident deaths from drunk driving accounted for around 30% of the total number of car accident fatalities during that year.

Our Bronx accident attorneys’ Notable Settlements

Our firm’s auto accident lawyers, Bronx based, are experienced in offering legal representation to car accident victims in the Bronx area.  We are also proud to note that they have a high success rate in doing so.  We are proud to say that a car accident lawyer, Bronx based, working with our firm, succeeded in recovering a $2,250,000 settlement for an innocent victim in Bronx County.  The car accident lawyer, Bronx area focused, represented the 34 year old building superintendent over injuries he sustained as an innocent bystander to a car accident.  The accident was sparked from an oily residue that caused a vehicle to crash into nearby parked car that subsequently hit the plaintiff, who at the time was sitting on a wall next to where the incident occurred.  The plaintiff suffered a multiple fractures, scarring, and his right leg was left crushed.

Not only do our lawyers deal in legal representation for victims of car accidents, they also handle cases for those injured in other types of traffic and motor vehicle accidents, such as truck accidents.  We are aware of just how much of a risk semi-trailers and similar vehicles, like tractors, pose to others on the road.  One of our largest settlements to date, came out of a case involving a family of four who were seriously injured when a tractor crashed into their minivan.  The settlement of $10,000,000 our auto accident attorneys succeeded in securing them, had a projected payout of $76,000,000, one of the largest of its kind in New York State history.

Bronx Auto Accident Attorneys at our firm

If you were injured in a car accident that was not your fault, an experienced car accident lawyer, Bronx based, wants to hear from you.  Simply fill out the form to the right or call 1 800 LAW INFO to learn your legal rights to monetary compensation from one of our qualified Bronx auto accident attorneys.  As well as in the Bronx, car accident attorneys at our personal injury law firm attorneys have experience handling cases in various other areas of New York, including Queens, Brooklyn, and Nassau County, as well as in Staten Island.

NYPD officer pleads guilty in fatal DUI accident

Posted on September 10th, 2010 11 Comments

A former NYPD officer  pleaded guilty this Wednesday to charges of second degree manslaughter for driving while intoxicated and hitting and killing a woman in 2009.

He is expected to serve 90 days in jail, as opposed to the 7 years jail time he faced before.

The officer struck and killed a 32-year-old woman around 1 AM on Sept. 27, 2009, as she was leaving a wedding reception in the Mill Basin neighborhood. According to authorities, he was off-duty at the time of the accident.

Shortly after the accident, the officer refused to submit to a blood alcohol test. When a subpoena was obtained for the test several hours later, he tested clean. Given that he has now pleaded guilty to being intoxicated on the night in question, this brings the validity of the test into contention, and whether or not other officers helped him change the results.

His guilty plea on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, has been enough to satisfy the victim’s family. The woman’s father stated, “All I needed was for him to take responsibility, and he took responsibility.”

The officer will also be required to install an ignition lock on his car, complete an alcohol treatment program, and serve five years of probation. He has also resigned from the NYPD.

4 Injured in I-95 Crash

Posted on July 7th, 2010 No Comments

Four people were injured in a six-vehicle accident on Interstate 95 Tuesday.

According to officials with the New York Police Department, three vans were involved in a minor accident near Exit 16 shortly before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. Police say the drivers exited their vehicles and were standing on the side of the roadway when another vehicle struck one of the vans. A fifth vehicle then became wedged in between two of the vans, and a sixth car collided with the group. Police stated that the first car to strike the vans was traveling at a high rate of speed.

Authorities say Joseph Russo, of Walden, sustained injures after he was pinned between two vehicles. The nature and extent of his injuries are not known. Other injuries ranged from a sprained wrist to a broken pelvis, police say.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, the Bronx car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP may be able to help. To learn more about how we can help you get the compensation you deserve, contact us today by calling 1-888-244-2273.

Bronx Man and Teen Face Charges After Car Crash

Posted on June 22nd, 2010 No Comments

A Bronx man and a teenager face charges in connection with the theft and crash of a car Sunday on Route 52.

According to police, 26 year-old Norbert Lanzo and a 15 year-old boy were injured in the crash and transported to a Poughkeepsie hospital, where they were treated and released into police custody. Lanzo was charged with fourth-degrre criminal possession of stolen property. The 15 year-old was charged with felony possession of stolen property.

The two stole the vehicle from a Bronx resident late Saturday, police say. Lanzo lost control of the vehicle and struck a traffic signal at the end of the southbound ramp on the Taconic State Parkway shortly after 7:30 a.m. Sunday.

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Bronx car accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP, at 888-244-2273

Car accident prompts road rage violence

Posted on June 18th, 2010 No Comments

A man was shot after a traffic accident lead to a road rage-related outbreak of violence.

A 38-year-old off-duty police officer was exiting the Major Deegan Expressway heading south after 5:00 a.m. when he was hit from behind by a driver in a yellow Honda. When the cars stopped to investigate the damages, the policeman said that the motorists in the Honda grew angrier until they became violent. Eventually, the passengers in the Honda knocked the officer to the ground and continued assaulting him. At that point, he was able to draw his weapon, and fired nine shots towards his assailants. One of the attackers was hit in the chest.

The individual who was shot was taken to Harlem Hospital Center, and treated for his injury while being taken into custody. One other man was arrested at the scene of the incident.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges and Tunnels division officer was treated at a local hospital. The agency said they would be opening a formal investigation.

Two officers killed in Bronx car accident

Posted on May 24th, 2010 No Comments

Two police officers were killed in a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.

Both men worked in the 32nd Precinct in Harlem. They were off-duty and coming home from a party when the accident occurred. Four women traveling in the car were all injured and transported to the hospital. Two of the women are in critical condition and two of them are in serious condition. Toxicology reports are pending and will determine if alcohol was involved in the accident.

Car accidents often happen suddenly and can leave devastating effects for all involved. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims.

Man pleads not guilty to drunk driving charges

Posted on May 13th, 2010 No Comments

A 21-year-old Bronx man accused of driving while intoxicated and plowing into a crowd leaving a soccer match in New Jersey last week pleaded not guilty today in East Rutherford Municipal Court.

The accident occurred last Friday near the new Meadowlands Stadium, which was hosting a tune-up soccer game between Mexico and Ecuador. Around 77,000 people attended the game.

Nine people heading to the nearby parking garage after the game were struck by the 21-year-old, who fled the scene after the accident.

The people, including a 20-month-old child, were crossing Route 120 on foot rather than using a nearby footbridge. They were all taken to local hospitals and are expected to recover.

Police located the driver in Wallington and charged him with drunk driving, assault by auto, and leaving the scene of a dangerous accident.

If you or someone you know has been injured by a drunk driver, contact the Bronx drunk driving accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 888-244-2273 today.

Mother, Daughter Killed in Car Crash

Posted on April 8th, 2010 No Comments

A mother and daughter were killed in a two-car accident on the New York State Thruway Monday evening.

According to officials with the New York State Police, 35 year-old Beverly Watson and her 14 year-old daughter, Fairth Horsted, were killed after their disabled car was struck from behind by a pickup truck shortly after 6:00 p.m. Monday. Police say Watson’s 1990 Mercedes had a flat tire and was stopped in the driving lane of the Thruway when a Ford F-250, driven by 37 year-old Matthew Reilly, struck the vehicle from the rear.

Watson’s 10 year-old son, Prince Horsted, sustained several injuries in the crash, but is listed in stable condition at the Albany Medical Center.

The family’s dog, which was also in the car, was killed.

Reilly and his passenger, 35 year-old Sean Noble, suffered minor injuries in the crash.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, you may have grounds to pursue a lawsuit for injury compensation. To learn more about your legal options, contact the Bronx car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP today at 888-244-2273.

2 Students Killed in Crash with Dump Truck

Posted on April 1st, 2010 No Comments

Two high school students in New york were killed in a car accident on Route 202 Tuesday.

According to officials with the Ramapo Police Department, 18 year-old Montebello-resident Vincent Crotty, and 17 year-old Christopher Konkowski, of Airmon, died after their car collided with a dump truck on Route 202 in Montebello.

Authorities say the driver of the dump truck, 57 year-old Francisco Abarca, of Succasauna, was not injured in the crash.

According to preliminary police reports, Crotty and Konkowski were driving to baseball practice Tuesday morning whein their Ford Focus crossed the center line of the road into oncoming traffic. The dump truck slammed into their car on the passenger side, killing both teens.

The Accident investigation Team for the Ramapo Police Department is investigating the crash.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, you may have grounds to pursue a lawsuit for injury compensation. To learn more about your legal options, contact the Bronx car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP today at 888-244-2273.

Channel 11 Reporter Struck By Vehicle While Taping Segment

Posted on March 5th, 2010 No Comments

A reporter for WPIX/Channel 11 was injured on Thursday morning while reporting on a story in New Jersey. The woman was struck by a vehicle outside of an Englewood, NJ car dealership, according to sources familiar with the case. Authorities say the accident occurred off camera, and the reporter was taken to a nearby hospital and was treated for minor injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your pain, suffering, and medical expenses. Contact the Bronx car accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 1-888-244-2273 to discuss your legal options.

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