Hit and Run Accidents
In New York City, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident is a crime. However, hit and run accidents happen every day. If someone leaves the scene of an accident before providing you with …
Older Drivers More Prone to Distraction from In-vehicle Technology
Distracted driving is on the rise, and the advent of advanced in-vehicle technology has made matters worse. Infotainment systems are found in many newer vehicles. While millennials are often seen as the major source of …
Distracted Driving: Are Millennials the Worst Offenders?
Distracted driving is a major cause of serious car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claimed 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. The increase in smartphone usage and in-vehicle technology …
Important Steps to Take After a Car Accident
When you’ve been involved in a car accident, it can be a stressful and emotional time. It is important, however, to take the right steps after an accident in order to help you with any …
Backover Accidents
Every year thousands of people are injured in backover accidents. A backover accident can cause severe injuries. A backover accident occurs when a bicyclist or pedestrian is struck by a car that is going in …
Despite Safety Issues NYPD is Issuing Fewer Traffic Citations
According to data released in the Mayor’s Management Report, New York City motorists were issued 1,027,000 moving traffic citations in the fiscal year 2019. This is the lowest number of citations since 2015. Citations …
Study Finds Speeding is the Most Common Factor in Car Accidents
Everyone has exceeded the speed limit at some point. However, many drivers make speeding a habit. As the speed of a vehicle increases, it becomes harder to maneuver and control. This can lead to a …
Accidents With Delivery Drivers
Delivery drivers run rampant throughout New York City, delivering everything from Amazon orders to takeout food. Over the past few years, the number of delivery drivers on the road has skyrocketed. Increased numbers of delivery …
New York’s Vision Zero Plan: Five Years Later
In 2014, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new program called Vision Zero. The purpose of the program was to completely eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2024. Five years later, some people …
Third-Party Claims in Workers’ Compensation Cases
If you’ve been injured on the job, in New York, you have the right to file a claim for workers’ compensation to receive reimbursement for your medical bills and lost wages. However, sometimes, a third …