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Unfortunately, hit-and-runs are not uncommon in New York. Even cyclists are guilty of it. If there’s one bright spot to a hit-and-run in New York, it’s that there are almost always witnesses and cameras recording the scene. Here are some tips for dealing with a...
While gas prices continue to rise, some still love their large vehicles. Some simply like the feel of a large SUV, and others have large families or haul significant loads. As a pedestrian, these large vehicles can seem intimidating. Stories like the recent accident...
In a city like New York, you may not be walking because you feel like going for a stroll. For many New Yorkers, walking is simply part of everyday life. Since walking is something you have been doing nearly your entire life, it can be easy to think that you can...
After collisions between cars and pedestrians, injured pedestrians may not know what exactly they need to do. In their confusion, they could make mistakes that complicate their recovery. Mistake 1: Failing to gather information After a car strikes a pedestrian,...
Pedestrian accidents often involve some element of a visibility issue. Parties commonly claim they didn't or couldn't see others. In this post, we list some common visibility issues that put New Yorkers in danger and who - if anyone - may be responsible if they...
For a pedestrian, New York can be equal parts fascinating and dangerous. There is a lot of the city you can see without needing a car, but sometimes the streets are filled with inattentive and unsafe drivers. New York motorists do not leave in the morning planning on...
Living in a large city like Manhattan comes with many conveniences within walking distance. Rather than trying to drive across town, the city is full of shops and restaurants to meet many of your needs. Even when you need to go somewhere a little farther, the subway...
A teen driver struck a 17-year-old pedestrian around 7 p.m. February 12 at the intersection of Kings Highway and Avenue K in Brooklyn. The victim suffered severe body trauma and was taken to Kings County Hospital where he later died. During the ongoing investigation,...
When drunk, distracted or negligent drivers choose to get behind the wheel, that decision puts everyone on the road at risk. This is especially true of pedestrians, who do not have the same protection as drivers or pedestrians in a collision. How common are pedestrian...
Mopeds and motorized scooters have, in some instances, taken over New York City’s bike and pedestrian paths. As a result, they have caused not-so-unexpected dangers for the people that these narrow paths are really meant to serve. While illegally muscling in on these...
Walking is an important form of transportation in New York City, but those on the city’s sidewalks are not necessarily headed to work or school. Older residents also take advantage of the walkability of their neighborhoods. Unfortunately, according to the New York...
Even though they have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers, cyclists are particularly vulnerable on the streets of New York. The New York City Department of Transportation is proactive in working toward bicycle accident prevention, promoting awareness and...
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio implemented Vision Zero in an effort to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and injuries. In a related move, the city council has a bill pending now that could remove at least 200 parking spaces close to crosswalks throughout the...
The Manhattan Community Board 12 transportation committee was recently asked to vote on the creation of new bike lanes that will run down St. Nicholas Avenue, and they gave the proposal a vote of support. The Washington Heights area has already seen the creation of...
It's been a year now since the "Right of Way Law" in New York City went into effect. A cornerstone of the Vision Zero initiative of the city's mayor, Bill De Blasio, the legislation made harming bicyclists and pedestrians who have the right of way a misdemeanor for...
