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Bike accident victim claims negligence caused New York incident
With more and more cities trying to adopt environmentally friendly ways, alternate transportation options are available to travelers. One alternate traveling option in New York is a bike sharing program…
Caution, New Yorkers: Ice may fall on your heads
Most have at least hummed the tune to “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head,” at one point, but this extreme cold, wintry weather presents a more dangerous situation. It is…
Confusion contributing to slippery New York sidewalks
Man cannot control the weather. We can do what is within reasonable means to respond to extreme weather conditions like excessive snow and ice, but there are limits to what…
New York snow contributes to fatal accidents
There are a lot of downsides to the cold, messy and wet weather. Sure, it is generally unpleasant. It creates long commutes. Most importantly, it creates dangerous commutes and danger…
Prevention of slip-and-falls among elderly is important
Many people are raised with the idea that they owe their elders respect. As a society, isn’t that true as well? Shouldn’t communities work to honor seniors and protect their…
New York MTA liable for victim’s severe trip-and-fall injuries
One year, two years, three years can all feel like a long time. Imagine being a family whose loved one is forever changed by an accident waiting for almost six…
Will de Blasio’s Vision Zero cut down NYC cabbies’ car accidents?
The New York Post recently reported a shocking fact: over the past five years in New York City, at least 21 taxi drivers had accidents that injured or killed pedestrians…
Many NYC rooftop water tanks are poorly maintained, contaminated
According to the New York Times, there are between 12,000 and 17,000 buildings in the city that provide water to occupants using rooftop water tanks. Citing a city survey, the…
Judgment against lead paint manufacturers upped to $1.15 billion
As we discussed on this blog in December, 10 cities and counties in California earned a surprise win in a public nuisance lawsuit against former lead paint manufacturers and their…
Fatal car-pedestrian accidents continue to trouble New York City
Public officials in New York City have noticed that pedestrian safety has become a major issue over the last year. Many drivers are failing to yield at crosswalks, which has…
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