As a pedestrian in the Bronx, you know you must stay alert, navigating the busy roads filled with many different types of vehicles. Being struck by a vehicle is a traumatizing experience no matter what but learning that the vehicle’s driver was drunk makes the...
Most people run errands each week without ever thinking that they could be hurt in a parking lot accident. However, these incidents can leave pedestrians and other drivers with serious injuries and can cause significant property damage. Accident overview Usually, when...
Many in the Bronx would agree we live in a 24/7 society, especially when it comes to our jobs. We may work double shifts, third shift or simply work many hours beyond the traditional nine-to-five workweek. All of this extra work, however, can lead to drowsy driving,...
Estimates are that at least one out of three people who work a job in this country are dealing with sleep deprivation. The number of people going about their days on inadequate sleep may well be higher in New York City. Many of its residents work long hours and have...
Everyone knows that our state has unpredictable weather. It is just a fact of life. Indeed, New Yorkers have already endured freezing temperatures this month. However, what many of us may forget is that sometimes, we end up driving in these wintery conditions. And, as...
Being in a car accident can be a scary experience. You do your best to avoid them – driving carefully and focusing on the task at hand – but you can’t control the actions of those around you. If you’re injured in an accident, despite your precautions, it’s natural to...
It’s no secret that riding a motorcycle carries with it a level of risk not always present when driving a vehicle. Too often, motorists don’t pay sufficient attention when they’re behind the wheel and, when they make a mistake around a motorcycle, the motorcycle...
For the past two years or so, our news feeds on social media, websites and TV have been bombarded with negative news: violence, shootings, car accidents, etc. However, one recent story out of Brooklyn breaks that mold, and the heroic rescue of three locals and a dog...
Uber hit the scene a few years back, and the rideshare industry took off. If you live in New York, you probably regularly use ridesharing services. However, if you’re in a ridesharing vehicle that gets into an accident, it can be overwhelming and scary. You should do...
For legal purposes, there are two main reasons accidents involving commercial trucks are different from other motor vehicle accidents on New York's roads. First and most importantly, since commercial trucks are generally larger and heavier than passenger cars, truck...