To live in New York City is to be a pedestrian – at least part of the time. Walking is often the most efficient (and least frustrating) way to get where you are going. Despite how many pedestrians there are, however, the automobile is still king in NYC and throughout...
What dangers do pedestrians face around construction sites?
Making your way around New York on foot may prove difficult, especially when the streets are full of construction. Workers are constantly erecting scaffolding and either restoring old buildings or creating new ones. As a pedestrian, you may find yourself particularly...
Attorneys Help Victims Avoid Roadblocks in a Hit-and-Run Accident
Q: What should I do if I can't obtain an accident report from my pedestrian accident? In New York, automobile accidents are common. In most cases, the parties involved stay at the scene, exchange information, and await the arrival of the authorities. Sometimes...
New York City Rallies Against One Pedestrian Death Per Day Average
Q: How many pedestrians die each day in accidents in New York City? On average one New York pedestrian gets killed by a vehicle almost every day? Something must be done. And that is the sentiment that led to a November rally in City Hall Park of parents, families, and...
New York City Rallies Against One Pedestrian Death Per Day Average
Q: How many pedestrians die each day in accidents in New York City? On average one New York pedestrian gets killed by a vehicle almost every day? Something must be done. And that is the sentiment that led to a November rally in City Hall Park of parents, families, and...
Pedestrian Hit and Dragged Through New York City
Pedestrian Hit and Dragged Through New York City Q: What compensation is a pedestrian entitled to recover after an accident with a motor vehicle? The city that never sleeps, not surprisingly, sees a high volume of pedestrian accidents--and approximately 2% of such...
5 Tips for Driving in New York City’s Heavy Traffic – Injury Attorney Insights
New York City has a lot of claims to fame. From Broadway to Ground Zero, there are countless ways for locals and tourists to enjoy their time in the Big Apple. Unfortunately, all these attractions - not to mention the city's dense population of 8.4 million - create...
New York City Pedestrian Injured by Flying Buzz Saw
Falling and flying objects are far too common occurrences at construction sites. In many cities across the U.S., construction sites are separated and partitioned off from the public. In New York City, a pedestrian could walk directly under or next to a number of...
Pedestrian Accidents Still a Problem in New York City
New York City is filled with pedestrians and bicyclists. Residents rely upon alternate means of transportation simply because it makes getting around that much easier when traffic is backed up. Even though the city has made improvements to pedestrian and cyclist...