What Should I Do After an NYC Bicycle Accident?
Though the winter months are upon us, it is still not uncommon to see people riding their bicycles through New York City. Unfortunately, the winter months open up a slew of potential safety hazards for cyclists. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident due to another party’s negligence, you are most likely now seeking[...]
What Should I Do if I’m Injured in an NYC Motorcycle Accident?
If you ride a motorcycle, chances are you enjoy it. Motorcycles are efficient, fun, and help you save money on gas. They are ideal for certain living spaces and towns, and they are also very often a great conversation starter. Despite all these wonderful qualities, motorcycles are very often the least safe form of transportation, aside[...]
Six Steps to Take After an NYC Sidewalk Accident
Sidewalk slip-and-fall accidents happen more often than we’d like to admit. Oftentimes, injured persons believe their town or city is responsible for the unsafe sidewalk conditions, however, it is frequently actually the owner of the property adjacent to the sidewalk that must ensure their property is free of safety hazards at all times. When they fail[...]
NYPD Partners With NYC DOT & Other City Officials in Effort to Curb Traffic & Pedestrian Deaths
Recently, the NYPD has partnered with various Transportation Department and other city agencies to come up with a strategy to limit the number of traffic and pedestrian injuries and deaths that occur in New York City each year. Despite traffic fatalities taking a slight dip in 2022 at 255, from 273 in the previous year, traffic[...]
What Are the Most Common Causes of Supermarket Accidents in NYC?
There are few things more disconcerting than sustaining a serious injury while simply doing your weekly food shopping. Unfortunately, supermarket accidents are more common than you may think. If you have recently been injured in a supermarket accident, you are most likely now seeking financial compensation to help cover the cost of your medical bills, in-home[...]
How Often Do Drugs Play a Role in Car Accidents in the United States?
Drugs are a significant contributing factor to car accidents in the United States. Drug use, both legal and illegal, can impair driving in many ways by affecting reaction time, judgment, coordination, and concentration. If you are someone who was recently injured in a car accident involving a motorist who was on drugs, you need to continue[...]