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...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Driver runs after hitting and killing pedestrian
New York cities are crowded and busy and even the slightest misstep can end in injury or tragedy. Sometimes the tragedy can be the death of an innocent passerby or pedestrian. ABC claims this was the case with a young man who was killed by a driver who then fled the...
Where do bicyclists fall on the scale of evolution?
We hate to break it to you cyclists, but there are a lot of drivers who find you annoying. They don’t like your Lycra outfits. They don’t like your fancy hand signals. They think you’re slow and unpredictable, and that you gum up traffic. Some of them also think...
How can I stay safe using ridesharing?
Ridesharing options have made it easier and more affordable to get around New York, but they have also come with their fair share of issues. At the top of the list is safety concerns. Since rideshare drivers use their own vehicles and due to the nature of the whole...
Catastrophic pile-up on the Cross Bronx Expressway
A global traffic study in 2017 by Inrix, a leader in the transportation analytics field, included 38 countries and examined a total of 1,064 of their cities. Inrix found that the Cross Bronx Expressway has the worst traffic congestion in the United States. The Senior...
“Dooring” endangers lives of bicyclists and motorcyclists
Those who cycle in New York are aware of the dangers they face every day when they get on their bikes. However, this does not mean it is feasible or reasonable to expect people to stop riding bicycles or motorcycles. Cyclists can increase their safety a great deal by...
Does New York have a mandatory helmet law?
The subject of donning a helmet before you start off on your motorcycle can be a contentious one since many riders prefer to ride with the wind coursing through their hair. However, no matter where one stands on the issue, riders should be aware that many states have...
What should I know about Motorcycle Safety Month?
Like many other motorcycle enthusiasts in New York, you may have been waiting for months to get your motorcycle back on the road. Spring is finally here, and there is nothing better than feeling the freedom of your motorcycle on a warm afternoon. However, this is also...
Pedestrian Deaths Have Jumped 30 Percent in the Last Decade. Why?
In 2018, 6.227 pedestrians were killed on America’s roadways -- the highest number in almost 30 years. There has been a 30-percent increase in these fatalities in just the last 10 years. Many of them occurred in large cities like New York. Why such a large increase?...
NYC Taxi Cab Accidents
Personal Injury Attorney – All that You Need to Know about the NYC Taxi Cab Accidents The hustle and bustle of NYC can be quite appealing. Everyone running from one place to the next… school, work, broadway shows, shopping and more. Something that we often don’t think...
