According to the New York City Department of Transportation the number of people that are commuting by bicycle has double since 2005. With the introduction of Cite Bike program in May 2013, its current expansion of the program into Brooklyn, Long Island and Queens and…
Uber and other rideshare companies are gaining more popularity than ever in cities like New York, where traditional taxis can be more expensive and less pleasant to ride in. Like traditional taxi companies, Uber does not own or control every vehicle or driver who picks…
Lawsuits against New York over deaths and injuries caused by falling tree limbs open a window on the often combative way the city responds to injury claims. Investigators engaged in surveillance of a severely injured victim; the city claimed a grandmother had not suffered after…
School is supposed to be a safe place where children can receive the vital education they need to succeed. Many schools, whether public or private, struggle with managing oversized and understaffed classrooms, troubled students, and poorly maintained school premises. All of these issues can lead…
The New York Times recently reported that construction accidents are on the rise in New York. The amount of construction accidents are at a six year high with 231 accidents in 2014 alone. Construction sites pose a risk to both workers and pedestrians. Supervisors can…
Accidents are scary, painful, stressful, and complicated. Those involved in the incident need immediate medical attention, and will need to figure out how to pay for that treatment. Friends and family of those injured in an accident need to stop their own daily lives and…
Accidents occur every day and it is not always clear who exactly is at fault. When a plaintiff is partially at fault for an accident in New York the concept of comparative negligence comes into effect. The concept of comparative negligence is that each person’s…
Although the temperatures might be nearing 100 degrees in some states, it is not too late to file a lawsuit if you slipped and fell on ice this past winter. Depending on the state you may have one to six years to file a slip…
If you drive a car, statistically you are bound to get into a car accident. In fact, the average driver files a collision claim once every 19.7 years. Accidents are scary but what can be even scarier is if you fail to follow the correct…
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