On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Apr 16, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
A recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says changes at some intersections could lessen the number of pedestrians being hit by cars making a left turn. The IIHS report said that more than half of the crashes that involved pedestrians in 2018...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 31, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
You were heading to your vehicle from your office when a driver suddenly pulled out and ran straight into you. As a pedestrian, you had no protection against the hit, and you found yourself dozens of feet away from the place where you were hit moments before. You...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 23, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
Running purists often say they don’t want music, podcasts, audiobooks or anything else to distract them while they run. They want to be focused. They need to be dialed in to run their very best. For perhaps the majority of runners, though, the boredom of long...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Feb 24, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
New York is a chaotic place for pedestrians. Walking down the street can feel like navigating a battlefield. And dodging drivers and cyclists can feel like the norm rather than the exception to the rule. In 2019, there were 124 pedestrian deaths and over 10,000...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jan 16, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian injuries and deaths are serious incidents, and they have seen an uptick in New York recently. Just since the first of the year, four pedestrians have been killed in New York City. Two people were killed in the latest incident when a 68-year-old woman and...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jan 9, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
As the number of pedestrian accidents with injuries and fatalities has risen, the dangers pedestrians face in New York City have been a prominent concern. Law enforcement and legislators are seeking methods to make the roads safer for pedestrians. Statistically,...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 21, 2019 | Pedestrian Accidents
In New York City, if it seems as if there are an inordinate number of stories about bicyclists being hit by an automobile, suffering serious injuries and dying, it is no mistake. Bicyclists and pedestrians have grown more and more at risk in recent years. This is...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 13, 2019 | Pedestrian Accidents
The dangers faced by pedestrians throughout New York City has garnered significant attention as lawmakers and safety advocates seek strategies to reduce pedestrian accidents. Unfortunately, these accidents continue to occur and people are seriously hurt and even lose...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 26, 2019 | Pedestrian Accidents
In New York or any large city, crossing the street as a pedestrian has its risks. With the number of drivers who are speeding, reckless, distracted, under the influence and are otherwise behaving in a dangerous way, pedestrian accidents can happen without warning....
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Aug 29, 2019 | Pedestrian Accidents
Road workers are prevalent in Staten Island and across New York City. When these workers are doing their jobs, it is important for drivers to watch where they are going and keep safety in mind. Unfortunately, some drivers might not adhere to the proper safety...
