In 2018, an average of 28 pedestrians and 11 bicyclists were injured each day in New York City. And while the mayor’s “Vision Zero” initiative is making New York’s streets safer by lowering speed limits, installing more traffic signals, and introducing a range of...

If you’re thinking of suing an individual or entity responsible for causing your personal injury, one of the first questions to cross your mind will likely be: “Will this case go to trial?” There’s no certain way to answer this question in regard to your own case. But...

Does your insurance policy fully protect your personal assets from being lost if someone successfully sues you? It’s upsetting to think that you might someday be the target of a lawsuit, but millions of them are filed each year in the U.S. Our legal system – while...

If you’re meeting with a personal injury attorney for the first time, you might not know exactly what to expect. Fortunately, there’s no reason why this experience can’t be pleasant, informative, and empowering. Experienced personal injury attorneys have excellent...

According to the New York City Department of Transportation the number of people that are commuting by bicycle has double since 2005. With the introduction of Cite Bike program in May 2013, its current expansion of the program into Brooklyn, Long Island and Queens and...

Uber and other rideshare companies are gaining more popularity than ever in cities like New York, where traditional taxis can be more expensive and less pleasant to ride in. Like traditional taxi companies, Uber does not own or control every vehicle or driver who...

Lawsuits against New York over deaths and injuries caused by falling tree limbs open a window on the often combative way the city responds to injury claims. Investigators engaged in surveillance of a severely injured victim; the city claimed a grandmother had not...

School is supposed to be a safe place where children can receive the vital education they need to succeed. Many schools, whether public or private, struggle with managing oversized and understaffed classrooms, troubled students, and poorly maintained school premises....

The New York Times recently reported that construction accidents are on the rise in New York. The amount of construction accidents are at a six year high with 231 accidents in 2014 alone. Construction sites pose a risk to both workers and pedestrians. Supervisors can...

According to the New York State DMV, there were over 5100 reported motorcycle accidents in 2013 (source). Driving a motorcycle includes a higher level of risk because drivers are more exposed if they get into an accident than drivers of other vehicles. Even the best...