When discussions about pedestrian accidents in New York City are brought up, some may assume the topic is traffic safety. However, according to the Wall Street Journal, construction accidents are a significant source of injuries and fatalities to those on the city’s...
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian program lowering the number of senior fatalities
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...
Bicycle safety on the streets of New York City
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...
Dangerous parking spaces force city council to introduce bill
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...
Vote supports new bike lanes on St. Nicholas Avenue
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...
New York’s ‘Right of Way Law’ 1 year later
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...
8 reasons people get hit by cars, and how to avoid it
While accidents in New York often seem random and chaotic, it's usually pretty easy to find the causes for those accidents after the dust settles. Below are eight of the most common reasons that people are struck by cars in the state. -- Congested traffic on city...
Is the pedestrian ever at fault in a car accident?
It's often said that the driver is always at fault, or that the pedestrian always has the right of way. Now, while drivers should certainly make an effort to avoid hitting pedestrians, is it true that the pedestrian can never be at fault? The reality is that there are...
Why is failure to yield so important in pedestrian accidents?
Did you know that it is a misdemeanor crime in New York City to endanger pedestrians by failing to yield? This charge is most often brought against those who cause NYC pedestrian accidents that result in injury or death. However, failure to yield is an ongoing problem...
Bill Could Keep Drivers In Deadly Accidents From Being Arrested
If the average citizen in New York runs into a cyclist who has the right of way or a pedestrian, that citizen can be arrested by the officers who respond to the scene. This is based on the Right of Way Law, which says that people can be charged with misdemeanors if...
