Helping Victims of Expressway and Parkway Accidents

Driving through Brooklyn and Queens, it is hard to miss how poorly maintained many of our busiest expressways and parkways are. Unfortunately, these conditions, coupled with busy traffic, make many of these roads likely spots for serious accidents. For victims of parkway and expressway accidents, put your trust in the NY car injury lawyers of […]

Winter Driving Dangers: An Accident is Not Always an Accident

If you or a loved one are involved in a winter driving accident, speak with a knowledgeable car accident attorney in New York City. According to the Federal Highway Administration, nearly a quarter of all yearly car accidents occur because of bad weather and hazardous driving conditions. Of this annual total of 1.5 million, many car […]

Safe Use of Public Transit in Winter Weather

In bad weather, especially in snowy and icy conditions, government officials and the media often urge us to leave our cars at home and take public transportation. For the most part, this is good advice. But winter weather problems affect public transit, too. To avoid being injured when using buses and trains, it is important […]

Walking Safely in Winter

No one is born with perfect balance. Even the most graceful people can look clumsy and comical when trying to navigate an icy winter sidewalk. Slipping and falling are nearly unavoidable, especially when ice and snow accumulate in parking lots and in front of stores, office buildings and residences. If you fall and are hurt […]

Alcohol use can definitely cause a car accident

Many people who make it a practice to drink and drive believe that they are not doing anything that impacts their ability to make the right decisions. They also never think about what this could mean for others who are on the road at the same time. While some believe they are able to drive […]

New York City Bus Accident Attorney

Millions of New Yorkers use the public transportation system each day. Most do so with the fair expectation that busses, taxis, subways, trains and other modes of public transportation are safe to use. When a bus accident or taxi accident occurs, many turn to The Orlow Firm for successful resolution of their claim. Have you […]

Citi Bike Program

The Citi Bike Program: Lawsuits Waiting to Happen? When the Citi Bike program was launched in May of 2013, there were dire predictions that thousands of joyriders would crash into pedestrians and each other, causing serious injury to all involved. And, because the bike-sharing rules encourage but do not require the use of helmets, critics […]

Does distracted driving increase the chance of an auto accident?

Our New York City area readers are well aware of the many types of motor vehicle accidents that occur on a regular basis. This includes those between multiple vehicles, as well as those in which a person is struck by a vehicle. The National Institutes of Health recently conducted a study to answer the question […]

Queens man injured when hit by parked car

New York City and the surrounding area is known for being a dangerous place to drive or walk. Every day, accidents happen in and around the city that injure and kill drivers, passengers and pedestrians. A Queens man was recently injured in an accident in which he was hit by a parked car. According to […]

6 injured in New York truck accident

It is not uncommon to witness or be involved in a motor vehicle accident in or around the New York City area. With so many vehicles sharing the road, along with a large number of pedestrians, the potential for being involved in an accident is very real. Six people were injured in a Queens auto […]

New York cracking down on distracted driving

No matter if you live in New York or are traveling through the state, it is imperative that you are aware of the laws governing portable electronic device usage while driving. If you are unsure of the laws, you could make an error that lands you in hot water with local authorities, leading to a […]

Ridesharing: Too good to be true?

The new ridesharing economy is revolutionizing the way we get around. In New York and other major cities around the U.S. and the world, activating a smartphone or online app will summon a driver within minutes. Payment for the entire trip, including tip, is charged to a previously recorded credit card. Gone is the hassle […]

New York two vehicle accident kills 1, injures 2

Some car accidents in New York involve a single vehicle. Others involve two or more vehicles, in which case the chance of multiple injuries or death is greater. The New York State Police are in the process of investigating a car accident that killed one person and injured two others on Interstate 95 in Rye. […]

New York car accident kills 1, injures 5

The roads of New York are dangerous enough when everybody is driving sober and obeying the law. When you add a drunk driver to the mix, there is a higher chance of an accident, one in which people can be seriously injured or killed. According to police, a 26-year-old woman will be facing vehicular manslaughter […]

New Jersey man causes multiple injuries in car accident

When a person is callous enough to cause a car accident due to carelessness, it often leaves loved ones who were not injured with emotional scars, exorbitant medical bills and a loss of income while the victim recovers. Many times, the emotional turmoil doesn’t go away. In Readington Township, New Jersey, a 21-year-old man was […]

Proof that texting and driving can lead to a car accident

Many people do not fully grasp the fact that texting and driving can lead to an accident. Even those who know that this is the wrong thing to do often make the mistake of thinking it is okay while they are behind the wheel. Texting while driving is reckless behavior. When that reckless behavior causes […]

Study: Hands-free devices are not a safer way to use phones

A recent study has bad news for Bluetooth users. The devices, which allow for hands-free driving, have long been thought of as a way to prevent drivers from being distracted. By eliminating the need for drivers to hold their phones or electronic devices, the theory went, drivers could focus on the road. Unfortunately, a new […]

1 killed, others injured in New York car accident

It does not matter what part of New York you are driving in, there is always the chance of a car accident. Some people are involved in an accident due to their own negligence, but others are killed or injured when another driver makes a mistake on the road. Recently, a man from Dansville was […]

Car, 2 buses involved in accident on Long Island

During the morning and afternoon hours, from one side of the United States to the next, school buses load up children and transport them to and from their place of learning. At the same time these buses are on the street, there are many others, including cars, trucks and motorcycles, that are sharing the road. […]

Bizarre car accident injures woman

No two car accidents are the same, regardless of how much damage is done or how many people are injured. In some cases, a car accident involves multiple vehicles. In other cases, only one car is involved. In some additional cases, a car injures a pedestrian. A recent car accident story out of West New […]

Many criticizing automaker over recall related to auto accidents

Most people are aware that an auto accident can happen at any time for a variety of reasons. Along with this, these same people believe that the car they are driving is safe. Many of our New York readers, as well as those in other parts of the country, have been staying current with General […]

5 taken to hospital following Queens auto accident

It does not matter if you are driving through the streets of New York or in a neighboring state, you are well aware that an auto accident can happen at any time. This holds true for cars, trucks, and other types of vehicles. According to local police, five people, four of whom were NYPD auxiliary […]

Daylight savings time can increase the chance of a car accident

Many of our New York readers, as well as those in other parts of the country, were looking forward to daylight savings time, as it means more daylight into the evening hours. At the same time, these people also realize that the early morning hours will be darker. An experienced NYC car accident lawyer can help […]

Kennedy may take stand in New York DWI trial

Many people are involved in a car accident due to no fault of their own. On the other side of things, there are situations in which one of the drivers was operating his or her vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Kerry Kennedy, the famous daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, as well as […]

5 people injured in New York car accident

There is no denying the fact that any car accident, regardless of how many vehicles are involved, could lead to serious injury or even death. That being said, when more than one vehicle is involved it is common for there to be multiple injuries. Our New York readers are well aware of how dangerous the […]

Single-car accident claims 1 life and leaves 3 injured

When you get into a vehicle with someone, you probably don’t think that the ride will end with you seriously injured or dead. Unfortunately, there are a host of issues on the roadways that can lead to accidents that cause serious injuries or death. For one man, a single-car crash on the Long Island Expressway […]

3 car thruway accident leads to multiple injuries

When multiple vehicles are moving at a high rate of speed within close proximity of each other, there is always a chance of an accident. This is even more so the case if one of the drivers is distracted by something that is going on around them. An accident that happened on Sunday, Dec. 22, […]

2 vehicle crash leads to 2 people injured

No matter if you are driving on a highway or a less traveled road with a lower speed limit, a car accident can happen at anytime. As a result, this event often leads to serious injury or even death. Many of our New York readers spend a lot of time on the roadways of New […]

3-car accident causes injuries, stops traffic for hours

An auto accident involving multiple vehicles can lead to injuries among those involved, while also halting traffic for an extended period of time. This is particularly true when the accident occurs on a busy interstate or during rush hour traffic. A recent accident on the New Jersey Turnpike involving a dump truck, charter bus and […]

Car kills teens, injures another at street fair

Sometimes, a car accident involves only one vehicle. In other cases, the end result is several vehicles colliding with one another. And of course, there are situations in which a vehicle hits into a pedestrian. At a recent church street fair in Yonkers, New York, an out of control car struck and killed a 15-year-old […]

Collision splits car in two

It is impossible to explain why one car accident results in minor injuries for those involved, while another leads to more serious injuries or even death. Even when the details of an accident appear to be similar, such as with the speed the cars were traveling, the end result is never exactly the same. A […]

4-vehicle accident leads to 1 death, another injured

It is not uncommon for an auto accident to involve multiple vehicles, including cars, trucks and buses. In situations where multiple vehicles are involved, with one being larger than the rest, such as a truck, the end result oftentimes involves serious injuries or even death. During the early morning hours of Sept. 24, 2013, two […]

Bus, car accident lead to multiple injuries

At any time, a driver of a motor vehicle could be involved in an accident. In some cases, the mishap includes one vehicle. In other instances, there is more than one vehicle involved. While every auto accident is serious, those involving a car and a larger vehicle, such as a bus, often lead to more […]

Central Islip crash kills 1, injures 2

A single-vehicle car accident has left one teenager dead and two others injured in Suffolk County, New York. The accident occurred just after midnight on Sept. 5, and while police have not determined the cause of accident as of yet, it is possible that speed played a factor. The 19-year-old driver of the 2005 Acura […]

Two policemen injured in car accident

While not always the case, an auto accident often leads to serious injury or death. In the case of multiple vehicles and passengers, the chance of a large number of injuries and/or fatalities is much greater. Drinking and driving has been linked to an increase in automobile accidents, and it appears that alcohol may have […]

Car accident claims life of young boy

Sometimes, a car accident does not involve two vehicles but still results in multiple injuries and death. This was the case this past Sunday, August 11, when an accident claimed the life of a nine-year-old boy. While waiting on a pier to take a vacation to Maine, an out of control vehicle crashed into the […]

Fatal NYC crash caused by wrong-way driver

Driving the wrong direction on any roadway, regardless of the city and traffic pattern, can lead to serious injury and even death. This was the case in a recent car accident on the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York City. Last week, a wrong-way driver crashed into an oncoming vehicle on the bridge. This led […]

Police chase leads to crash, leaves several injured

An overnight car chase through the streets of Rochester resulted in a multiple vehicle accident, leading to injuries sustained by five people. The incident took place when a Rochester Police officer and a New York State Police trooper attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Hudson Avenue and Roycroft Drive. The vehicle was […]

Fourth of July car accident injures four, leads to DUI charges

A man from Bronx, New York, has been summoned to appear in Edgartown District Court on charges of driving under the influence. This is due to a serious accident on the Fourth of July that led to injuries sustained by four people. The accused was driving a 2006 Audi that sped past one vehicle, struck […]

New York State Police investigating accident

New York State Police in Auburn are currently investigating an accident in which nine people were injured in a car accident in Central New York on a rural road. At this time, it has been confirmed by News Channel 9 that nine people were taken to the hospital following the crash to be treated for minor […]

Rival cellphone companies will unite against distracted driving

Major cellphone companies fought state laws to restrict cellphone use and texting in motor vehicles. As awareness of car accidents caused by texting or other distractions related to cellphones grew, the companies began encouraging people not to use their phones in the car. Now, in an unusual move, the four largest cellphone companies will launch […]

Car gadgets could soon be designed to reduce distracted driving

Telling drivers it’s a bad idea to fiddle with cell phones and electronics while they drive has been an ineffective way to prevent driving. In 2011, about 3,000 people died and 387,000 were injured in accidents with distracted drivers. As a way to help curb the epidemic, the federal government is taking a new approach […]

Study finds forward-crash avoidance systems are effective

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, contact one of our New York auto accident attorneys for a free case evaluation. Anyone who has spent time driving in New York City knows that stop-and-go traffic is a common occurrence. In such situations, all it takes is a small distraction that takes your eyes off […]

New York City bills bicyclist after a police car hits him

A New York City bicyclist involved in a recent bicycle accident received large gashes in his elbows after a car swiped him as he rode to work one morning. The bill the bicyclist later received may have been worse than his injuries, however. The Ford Taurus that hit the bicyclist was an unmarked police car. […]

Data about leading driving distractions released

When someone is distracted while driving, he or she is paying less attention to the road, increasing his or her chance of a car accident. Nearly everyone in Flushing already knows this, but they may not know what all of those distractions are that are putting other drivers, motorists and pedestrians at risk. A new […]

Texting and driving deaths increased from 2010 to 2011

There is a reason why New York state and nearly every state in the country has increased its enforcement of texting and driving. The number of people who die in accidents caused by drivers who are more focused on sending a message to their friends than they are on other motorists’ safety are measured daily. […]

New York crash leaves Bronx pedestrian dead

A tragic accident has claimed the life of a 75-year-old man. He had been crossing the street at Taylor and Soundview avenues in the Bronx when he was hit by a car. While the pedestrian was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center, he was largely unresponsive and was declared dead at the hospital. Now, police are […]

Parents, child succumb to fatal injuries in Brooklyn crash

Williamsburg was the scene of a tragic accident earlier this month, when a man and his pregnant wife were struck and killed by a driver that police believe was traveling over 60 mph. While tragic enough on its own, this accident is even more heartbreaking because the couple’s son was delivered in an emergency operation, […]

New technology designed to reduce pedestrian, cyclist injuries

It is well-known that New York City has a high number of pedestrian and bicycle accidents, which is due, in part, because of the high number of pedestrians and cyclists in the city. Even with such foot traffic, motorists have a responsibility to avoid pedestrians and cyclists, keeping them safe from accidents. Sadly, there are […]

Pedestrian struck by car agrees to $300,000 settlement

Being the victim of a pedestrian accident, especially one involving such an innocuous act as crossing the street, is often cause to seek legal counsel. In many such incidents, the victim is entitled to damages for injuries and expenses sustained as a result of someone else’s negligence. A 55-year-old New York City Department of Education […]

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