On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Feb 7, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Since you live near the city, you don’t have a normal passenger vehicle to get around. You’ve always had a smaller motorcycle, and it’s what you like to use. Colder weather makes it hard to find days when you can ride your motorcycle, but when a warm...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jul 11, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Yard work is just one chore that comes with homeownership. Mowing the lawn may seem to be a task that bothers no one. However, what people in New York may not know is that grass clippings left on the street after mowing the lawn may make the road dangerous for...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | May 9, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
For many New Yorkers, riding a motorcycle is an integral part of their life. They enjoy the freedom that accompanies being on the open road and, despite its inherent risks, are sure to maintain proper safety procedures and wear necessary equipment. Still, motorcycle...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Apr 10, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
So many drivers ignore New York City motorcyclists by failing to yield, do not pay sufficient attention to keep them safe, and operate their vehicles recklessly when sharing the road with them that there are many motorcycle accidents with injuries and fatalities....
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jan 10, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
New York City is exceedingly busy with vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians needing to share the road. A major part of the city’s landscape is the number of delivery people who are constantly on the road. Drivers will frequently fail to be as...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Dec 13, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
There are many motorcyclists on the road in Staten Island and throughout New York. There are also many drivers of conventional vehicles who are inattentive drivers and fail to give motorcyclists the adequate amount of room on the road and do not yield as they are...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Feb 28, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
Staten Island has many motorcyclists on the road. While most drivers of conventional vehicles will pay strict attention to those on motorcycles and take the necessary steps to ensure that they are safe, accidents still happen. A motorcyclist is inherently at risk to...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 23, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
People in New York are accustomed to seeing motorcyclists on the road. Since a vast number of people enjoy riding motorcycles, there is always a chance that there will be a crash. Riders can take certain steps to protect themselves, such as wearing motorcycle helmets...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 17, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
In New York City, motorcyclists and other vehicles must share take steps to share the road and ensure everyone’s safety. The reality, however, is that the number of vehicles on the road make it difficult to maintain safety. This is especially true when there are...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jul 31, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are a frequent sight on Staten Island roadways and throughout New York. While most drivers of conventional vehicles will adhere to the law, keep a close eye on motorcycles and share the road, motorcycle accidents can still happen. Since motorcyclists do...
