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December 14, 2023

Bike-Car Accidents: Struggles for Safe Bicycling in NYC

Twelve people died and 1,651 were injured riding bicycles in New York City in the first half of 2012 when they were struck by motor vehicles, according to police statistics reported by Streetsblog. Common injuries from bike accidents include broken bones, burned or cut skin, teeth injury and head trauma that can cause brain injury, […]
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December 14, 2023

NYC: Safe For Reckless Drivers, Dangerous For Pedestrians?

It may not be surprising to learn that bicycle and pedestrian accidents in New York City are commonplace, but the statistics are upsetting. While pedestrians account for approximately 11.4 percent of traffic deaths in the United States, that percentage skyrockets to 49.6 percent in New York. Bicycle statistics are not much better; bicyclists account for […]
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July 24, 2023

3 Causes of Car Accidents in New York City

New York City is crowded, fast-paced, and prone to traffic accidents. It’s home, and we love it, but it can sometimes be hazardous. That’s why knowing the most common causes of car accidents is important. When you understand why tragic accidents happen, you can take steps to prevent future accidents. Here are three common car […]
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January 20, 2023

Recovering Compensation as a Pedestrian in New York City

Every year, roughly 15,000 pedestrians get injured by motor vehicles in New York City. Another 3,000 die. Knowing the nuts and bolts of who pays for accidents is essential if you are a pedestrian, especially in our no-fault state. Much will depend on whether you meet the serious injury threshold for your accident or injury, […]
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December 28, 2022

Winter Driving Safety Tips

We just saw a major blizzard here in New York, so we thought it might be good to take a moment to review safety tips for driving in icy, snowy weather. We’re here to help if you get into a car accident regardless of what inclement weather conditions are like. However, we’d love to see […]
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December 20, 2022

What Is a Serious Injury in New York?

New York’s serious injury threshold applies to collisions with motor vehicles and trucks that result in personal injury. New York is a no-fault state, which means for the most part, most people aren’t able to sue for accidents. Supposedly, this keeps car insurance rates low. Instead, each driver’s Personal Injury Policy (PIP) pays for their […]
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December 8, 2022

What Happens in a “Dooring” Bicycle Accident in NYC?

“Dooring” accidents are some of the most common accidents between cyclists and passenger vehicles in NYC. They account for about 20% of all accidents between pedestrians and motor vehicles. These accidents happen when a car door gets opened, without warning, in the path of a cyclist’s travel. This can result in strains, sprains, fractures, cuts, […]
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November 8, 2022

When Can You Sue for a Car Accident in New York?

You may be surprised to learn that you can be injured in a New York car accident and be unable to sue in many cases. When can you get help from a New York personal injury lawyer, and when must you turn to your own insurance company for compensation? Here’s what you need to know. […]
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