By Goldberg Sager & Associates | Published June 5, 2019 | Posted in Pedestrian Accident | Tagged Tags: Brooklyn personal injury attorney, car accidents, New York car accident lawyer, pedestrian accident, pedestrian accident injury, personal injury |
What Should I Do if I Was Injured as a Pedestrian in New York? Just about everyone in New York City is a pedestrian at some point throughout their day. Pedestrians often have to cross busy streets and intersections, and the close proximity to motor vehicles means that accidents and injuries occur frequently. According to Read More
Read MoreWinter Weather Adds Danger for Drivers and Pedestrians While the New York metropolitan area has its share of auto accidents year-round, the arrival of winter weather significantly compounds the hazards already present on our roadways. During the winter months, individuals with poor driving habits become even more of a threat to other drivers, passengers, and Read More
Read MoreWhat Causes Pedestrian Accidents? After years of decline, motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians are on the rise once again. In its most recent national study, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 5,987 pedestrians lost their lives in U.S. traffic accidents in 2016, an increase of more than 600 fatalities from one year Read More
Read MoreBe Cautious When Using the Subway In New York City, subway accidents are extremely common as a result of being jerked around by the train or slipping while walking on the train platform. Oftentimes, incidents that occur in the subway may result in broken bones, a Traumatic Brain Injury, or even death. If you or Read More
Read MoreFor many people, walking and cycling are healthy activities that allow a person to enjoy the outdoors. According to the Highway Safety Association (HSA), bicycle and pedestrian accidents are on the rise. As summer approaches, the number of people engaging in cycling and walking in New York City will begin to increase. However, the number Read More
Read MoreIt’s nearly impossible to avoid every hazard on New York City’s 12,750 miles of sidewalks. The City’s infrastructure allows for most people to walk wherever they need to go, but it can prove dangerous at times. While the Department of Transportation (DOT) does its best to repair defective sidewalks, there are sometimes issues that are Read More
Read MoreBe Aware of Hazards Caused by Fallen Leaves This Fall Fall has officially arrived! The leaves will begin to change from green to brown, red, and orange and will eventually fall to the ground. When this begins to happen, drivers, bikers, and pedestrians must be cautious, because fallen leaves will impact the conditions of the Read More
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