Yearly Archives: 2014
New York Personal Injury Law Blog
Report warns that fatal bicycle accidents are on the rise
As we wrote earlier this week, bicycling is a popular alternative to driving these days for a number of reasons. In New York City, the decision to ride a bike…
Auto Insurance: What Am I Required to Carry in New York?
In the state of New York, in order to register your car and obtain license plates, motorists are required to carry liability insurance, no-fault coverage, and uninsured motorist coverages. So…
Why do negligent drivers in NYC rarely face criminal charges?
It is common practice to refer to automobile crashes as “accidents.” But is this really accurate? It seems as though the majority of crashes in New York City are caused…
Wrongful death trial resumes over NYC 2008 construction accident
Construction continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations nationwide, but especially here in New York. In a city known for its skyscrapers, construction workers must keep pace with…
Central Park loop gets renewed safety focus after pedestrian deaths
One of our posts last week focused on the dangerous traffic problem in New York City, but not the problem that most residents are familiar with. The New York Times…
Intersection crashes caused by drivers who run red lights
It seems as though auto manufacturers and safety regulators have been able to address many of the most common and deadly hazards on U.S. roads. Sadly, the basic hazards involving…
NYC bicyclists sometimes seen as aggressors in accidents
To say that New York City is crowded is an understatement. The population density of New York coupled with various modes of transportation has created a kind of turf war…
Hurt in your apartment building? How to prove landlord liability
There are a number of drawbacks to renting an apartment (as opposed to owning a home). From a safety perspective, you have less control over the common areas of the…
Truck driver inexperience may have been to blame for fatal crash
Truck accidents often have a number of contributing or exacerbating factors, and most or all of these are preventable. This is one reason why the high number of truck accidents…
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against church with falling stone
New York has some of the most eye-catching skyscrapers in the world, along with other architecture that really captures the city’s history. And while many of these buildings tend to…
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