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Pedestrians in New York and elsewhere typically suffer life-changing injuries when they are struck by cars. Because they have none of the protection motorists have, their injuries are often life-threatening. Medical expenses, lost wages and other financial losses can...
Any time New York travelers are on the road, they are at risk of being involved in an accident. While most people hope that their focused driving will allow them to reach their destinations safely, that is not always possible. In fact, even the safest drivers are at...
The year 2020 is one that most of us would like to forget. But even though we are now in the second month of 2021, there are aspects of last year that we cannot afford to ignore or put behind us yet. Obviously, the pandemic is one such issue, since we are still in the...
A class action lawsuit led by a New York resident is making its way through a U.S. District Court. Trek Bicycles is the defendant and is accused of deceptive and false advertising regarding a specific line of bicycle helmets. The helmets in question are advertised as...
The reasons for choosing a bicycle over a car for transportation can vary from person to person. Some people may think it is more efficient to use a bike than waiting in traffic, and others believe it is better for the environment. Others still may simply cycle to get...
In a perfect world, every motorist, especially tractor-trailer drivers, would adhere to traffic laws and safety regulations, and collisions would never occur. In reality, a collision occurs somewhere in this state at almost every moment of an average day. While...
Even in the wee hours after midnight, there can be a lot of traffic in many New York regions. Just before 12:30 a.m. on a recent Friday a tragedy occurred on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. As is often the case in motor vehicle collisions where driver impairment is...
It is no secret how dangerous traveling by motor vehicle can be; recent data confirms that traveling on foot is risky, too. Between 2010 and 2019, more than 160,000 people died in New York state as a result of pedestrian accidents. Accident statistic analysts are...
Bicyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in New York. There is no getting away from the fact that bicyclists involved in car accidents typically fare far worse than the occupants of enclosed vehicles. However, traumatic accidents are preventable if both...
Those in New York for whom bicycling is a typical mode of transportation or exercise do not have to be told of the risks. Even in areas where bike lanes are provided, bicyclists may still be exposed to fast-moving traffic, distracted drivers and busy intersections....