Car accidents in New York are very common. One of the worst time is during winter. Even though a majority of car accidents that are weather-related happen when it is wet, and under rainy conditions, several accidents occur as a result of snowy and sleety roads. It is...
New York City led the way in the effort to eliminate pedestrian deaths with its Vision Zero effort that was launched a few years ago. Since then, many other cities around the nation have followed suit, implementing changes to streets and traffic laws with the goal of...
Residents in the greater New York City area are fortunate to have one of the nation's best public transportation systems available to them. In addition, the introduction of ride hailing services offers people yet another viable way to get from one place to another...
Using a cellphone while driving is very dangerous, especially if the driver is texting. New York bans texting and driving, but that does not stop people from doing it. Drivers may only face trouble if law enforcement sees them using a phone while behind the wheel and...
Construction workers in New York take on unique risks every day when they go to work. According to the United States Department of Labor, in 2017, 366 workers fell from one level to another on a construction site and died. The department also believes that these falls...
The number of workplace injuries in New York is staggering and may be discouraging to the average worker. According to the National Safety Council, a worker in the country is injured on the job every seven seconds. One of the best ways to avoid these injuries is to...
Car crashes happen every day. In fact, according to the NYPD, there were more than 18,000 motor vehicle accidents in the city in July alone. While you may have never thought much about the aftermath of a car crash, what you do immediately following one may make a huge...
During warmer months in New York, road construction is a very common occurrence. During the winter, road crews cannot do the work they need to do. Also, winter is very hard on roadways, so they need repaired once the weather is warm. Construction crews on roads...
When someone suffers an injury, he or she may wonder about the legal options. It is important for an accident victim to understand the New York laws relevant to personal injury. New York statutes address important factors including time limits for filing a claim and...
Police brutality in New York is a hot button topic. Often, police misconduct is a mixed bag. Police misconduct may occur due to negligence or recklessness. When it comes to police misconduct, excessive force and brutality are topics that are necessary to discuss. As...
