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New York lets emergency vehicles speed, run red lights and break turning rules during an emergency, but drivers still owe everyone due regard for safety. If the crash came from one of those privileges, the injured person generally has to show reckless disregard, a much higher bar than ordinary carelessness. Police cars, fire trucks and … Read more
After a fatal crash, federal rules require a CDL truck driver to take an alcohol and drug test. After an injury or tow-away crash, the test is required when the driver also receives a moving-violation ticket. The clock is short. The alcohol test has an 8-hour cutoff and the drug test a 32-hour cutoff, and … Read more
If you’re hurt in a car crash while driving for work, workers’ compensation usually pays first, not no-fault. You can still sue the other driver if they caused the crash and your injury is serious enough, but generally not a co-worker who was driving. A normal commute usually isn’t covered by workers’ comp, so no-fault … Read more
In 2025, NYPD crash reports listed alcohol as a factor in 192 Manhattan crashes, and more than half of them happened between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Police only code alcohol when they see signs of it, so the real number of drunk driving crashes is likely higher. A bar that served a visibly intoxicated … Read more
A pothole or road defect that barely jolts a car can throw a motorcycle rider, which makes road conditions a bigger factor in motorcycle crashes. A claim over a City street generally requires proof that the City had prior written notice of the defect, plus a notice of claim within 90 days. Some Bronx highways … Read more
In 2025, NYPD crash reports listed driver distraction as the main cause of 4,845 crashes in Queens, more than one in four crashes in the borough. Those crashes injured 2,542 people, including 529 pedestrians and 297 cyclists, and killed 8. Police reports almost never name the phone itself, so proving a driver was texting usually … Read more
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Richard M. Kenny is the principal owner and senior partner at The Law Offices of Richard M. Kenny. A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, Richard has been recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America and was peer voted as one of the Best Attorneys in America multiple years in a row. His personal injury law firm, located in New York, NY, has secured numerous million dollar verdicts, for which he has earned membership within the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®.
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If you’ve been injured due to the negligence or wrong-doing of another, we can provide you and your loved ones with the legal support needed to ensure proper medical attention, long-term treatment and fair, reasonable financial compensation is received for your personal injury. The initial consultation is always free. For immediate assistance, call (212) 421-0300.
Whether you need a car accident lawyer, slip and fall lawyer or legal representation for any type of accident, the NYC personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Richard M. Kenny can help. Located in New York City, we’ve helped thousands of individuals throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn (Kings County), Manhattan, Queens and Nassau County recover the compensation they need to receive proper medical care, treatment and quality of life after serious injury.
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