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Who is at fault?
Car accidents can be terrifying, even more so if you or someone else in the car was severely injured. One minute you were cruising along, following the speed limit, paying attention to the road and listening to music. The next thing you know, you hear metal colliding...
Ridesharing services: accident prevention or accident cause?
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the transportation industry. One of the most frequently touted benefits of the ridesharing revolution is that it saves lives by providing a safe, affordable and easy way to take drunk drivers off the road. ...
Know the signs of road rage
Driving in New York can be frustrating, especially when caught in traffic. You may be rushing to get to work or are running late for an appointment when you are stuck behind a slow driver or in the middle of construction. Many people experience road rage when in these...
Bicycle fatalities on the rise in New York City
While safety measures taken toward a goal of Vision Zero—an initiative to eliminate all traffic fatalities by 2024—are reducing New York City pedestrian and motor vehicle deaths, bicycle fatalities are more than twice what they were last year. With 22 fatalities by...
Who should I contact if I am in an Uber accident?
Many people in the Bronx participate in ride-sharing services like Uber in order to produce a little bit of extra income. While rideshare services can be a quick way to make a few dollars, it is important to understand what happens after you are involved in an...
Common causes of truck accidents
Trucks travel the New York roadways day and night. In and around the city, their presence can come with some undesired consequences. A collision with a truck can have catastrophic consequences. At Brian J. Levy & Associates, P.C., our team of professionals wants...
What happens after an MTA bus collides with a bicyclist?
As bicycles and bike-sharing programs grow in popularity, you may notice an increase of traffic accidents occurring in the Bronx and in New York City. Some of the bikes that are available for borrowing as an alternative to taking public transportation are docked in...
Are rideshares safer than taxis?
Even with the widespread use of rideshares in New York City, not all Bronx residents who need a ride are sold on using a rideshare driver, with some preferring to call a taxi to get them to where they want to go on the grounds that taxis are safer. But according to an...
What are the elements of a wrongful death case?
The loss of a life is never an easy situation, but it gets more complex when someone loses their life due to the negligence of another person. In New York, this is a wrongful death situation. It could stem from any type of incident where one person does something or...
How can you safely share the road with motorcycles?
If you are a New Yorker and you have never driven a motorcycle, it can be hard to get in the mind of a rider and realize how much they rely on other drivers to keep them safe. If car drivers, truck drivers, pedestrians and motorcyclists work together, the roads are...
