In some motor vehicle accidents, the fault is clear. The circumstances plainly point at one driver or the other. In other accidents, fault cannot be easily pinpointed from a simple chronology of events. In a recent collision on Staten Island, three teenagers died in circumstances…
While Independence Day is a joyful time for many New Yorkers, it is unfortunately a holiday during which residents of the City are more likely to experience a traffic-related tragedy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) almost 1,400 died in fatal motor…
The brain is one of the most important parts of the human body. It controls things from our deepest thoughts and feelings all the way down to basic bodily tasks like moving and even breathing. It is no surprise then that a significant injury to…
Losing a loved one in an accident can be traumatic on many levels. In addition to dealing with the grief of losing a family member, you may also find yourself struggling to pay off their medical bills, cover funeral costs, and keep the household running…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time when safety advocates ask drivers to consider what they can do to help keep motorcycle riders safe. A significant percentage of motorcycle accidents involve other vehicles, and a huge percentage of these come about because a truck…
Distracted driving is an ongoing problem throughout the country, but some have reported that it is a particularly bad habit among drivers in the New York City area. According to a report prepared by The Zebra, a platform on which the public can compare insurance…
These days, riding on a noncity bus can feel like a novelty. But, with the number of bus options throughout New York only increasing for interstate and intrastate travel, it has become even more important to protect our own safety from personal injuries caused by…
Introduction Collisions between large semi-trailer trucks and cars are a principal cause of highway fatalities. New York ranks among the top ten states in the number of fatal truck accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently completed a study of the causes of…
Property owners in New York generally decide who is allowed on their property and who is not. This does not necessarily prevent people from entering their property without permission though. When people do enter others property without permission they are known as trespassers. Usually property…
Many people in New York rely on wheelchair ramps at businesses and community buildings. Whether they are in a wheelchair, use a walker, a stroller, or just need extra stability when entering a building, wheelchair ramps are extremely important. These ramps make these locations accessible…
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