In September 2018, the New York City Department of Transportation and Vision Zero released a report titled “Cycling at a Crossroads: The Design Future of New York City Intersections.” Focusing on protected bike lane intersections, this report highlights ways that...
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Pedestrian Accidents
New York Residents March for Safer Streets
Car accidents occur far too frequently and the consequences can be devastating. This is especially true for pedestrians and bicycle riders. Many streets are not set up to ensure the safety of walkers and bikers, and those outside of motor vehicles are typically most...
Filing a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit
According to the Traffic Safety Facts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,376 pedestrians and 818 bicyclists died in crashes with automobiles in 2015. These deaths accounted for 17.7% of the 35,092 total fatalities in the United States...
New York Mother Uses Personal Tragedy to Teach Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian accidents present a significant risk to victims who are hit by vehicles because pedestrians have no protection from the force of the collision. These accidents are often fatal for pedestrians. If a driver is responsible for causing a pedestrian collision...
Three Pedestrians Hurt in Accident Near Penn Station
Pedestrian accidents are often among the most serious of auto accidents because pedestrians have no protection from the impact of the vehicle which strikes them. New York City pedestrian accident lawyers can provide representation to injured pedestrians who are hurt...
Tips to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
According to facts by the NHTSA, there were approximately 5,376 deaths in pedestrian/motor vehicle crashes in 2015 across the United States – this means that nearly 15 people were killed every day. Although total traffic fatalities in the country lowered by nearly 18%...
Car Jumps Curb in NYC, Injures Pedestrians
A driver has been charged with drunk driving after causing a pedestrian accident recently, according to ABC 11. The incident occurred in New York City and the driver caused injuries to multiple pedestrians after jumping the curb. Pedestrians in this accident were on...
Defining a Pedestrian Accident
If you have been injured due to inadequate or badly maintained road conditions while walking down the street, then you can hold the city’s authorities responsible for it and get compensation. However, remember that prompt action must be taken to exert your rights as...
Pedestrian Fatalities Surging
There has been a devastating increase in pedestrian accidents in recent years, with the Governors' Highway Safety Association reporting a record increase from year-to-year in the number of people who died while walking in 2016 compared with in 2015. Every fatal...
Pedestrian Deaths More Likely to Occur in Lower Income NY Neighborhoods
After a pedestrian collision that causes a fatality, family members of the victim who was killed in the accident should talk with New York City wrongful death lawyers to find out what legal rights they have. Unfortunately, fatal pedestrian accidents occur far too...