The New York roads are not particularly friendly to pedestrians despite many people walking and using public transit. From taxi drivers notorious around the world for their aggressive attitudes to bike messengers who never actually come to a full stop, there are many...
New York City is a city built for pedestrians. Many people walk in addition to using public transportation to commute to work or run household errands. However, walking near heavy traffic, especially crossing the road, puts pedestrians at risk of crashes or knockdown...
Following a car accident, you will most likely interact with your insurer’s insurance adjusters, responsible for valuing your claim. You should be very careful when dealing with them. They might seem friendly and empathetic to your situation, but you need to remember...
As any parent knows, children are supposed to ride in the back seat of the car. They may not like this and ask to ride in the front, but they're not supposed to do so. It's more likely that they'll be injured in an accident. But why is this? You may at first think...
When you’re involved in an accident and break a bone, you could be seriously affected by it. Depending on the bone or bones that were broken, you may need surgery to put them back in place or require pins and rods. Broken bones can be severe, some being bad enough to...
A car crash can turn your life around. Serious injuries can leave you bedridden or disabled and unable to lead your everyday life. You may not even be able to go to work which may affect your finances in the face of substantial medical bills. Compensation may be the...
Not all injuries are apparent following a car accident. You may think you have escaped unscathed, only to find yourself in pretty bad shape hours after the accident. This is because of the possibility of internal injuries, which manifest themselves much later. It...
The massive infrastructure bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden last month brings much-needed money to every state, including New York, to repair and upgrade roads, bridges and more. The $1.2 trillion Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is the...
When you have a pet that you love to take around the city or state, you will probably take them with you in your car from time to time. If you do, you should know that it’s possible to get in trouble for having your pet unrestrained even though no specific law...
Drivers often complain about pedestrians plugged into their music while crossing the road. It is a valid concern, as anyone absorbed by their playlist cannot give their full attention to where they walk. Yet what about wearing headphones while driving? New York...
