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Brooklyn Has the Most Accidents in New York City

Insurance companies are cracking down on “rate jumpers,” raising awareness about where accidents in the City are more common.   According to Nerd Wallet , Kings County (Brooklyn) has the highest rates in New York City overall, with an average annual car insurance rate of $3,550.47.   The next highest insurance and accident rates are The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.   That’s why is so important for New Yorker’s to know both how to avoid accidents and what to do if they happen. How to Avoid Accidents in New York City Any experienced NYC Construction Accident Attorney knows that most injuries to people adjacent to construction sites could have been avoided.   People are curious about construction sites, failing to use common sense to avoid injuries.   Of course, the construction site can be sued for failing to provide proper warnings or rubble that strays onto the streets, but avoiding the accident in the first place is a much better strategy.   For example, if you s

What To Expect From a Personal Injury Attorney

Everybody knows that personal injury attorneys collect money for accident victims.   Beyond that, it’s not always so clear how much they charge and what services they can be expected to provide.   Most personal injury attorneys take cases on contingency, meaning that you don’t pay anything until the case is settled or tried, and then only if the attorney is successful, but there are variations and loopholes that you should be aware of that are not always in the client’s best interest.   Here’s what to expect from a reputable Brooklyn personal injury attorney or Queens Accident attorney that is practicing ethically and properly. Free Consultation Virtually all personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation, so if you come across one that wants to charge for it - RUN!!   The purpose of the consultation is to determine whether there is a strong enough case to consider moving forward with a claim.   It’s important to understand that a Queens car accident attorney will not be h