New York City Personal Injury Blog

Brooklyn DUI Checkpoints

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

What Happens When a Pedestrian Causes an Accident in Brooklyn, NY?

Pedestrian accidents are common in New York City. In 2023, the city had 105 pedestrian fatalities and 9,034 injuries. In Brooklyn alone, there were 26 pedestrian fatalities and a staggering 3,005 total crashes involving pedestrians. It is easy to assume that the driver is always responsible for causing a pedestrian accident in Brooklyn, NY. However,… read more