The rate of car accidents tends to increase around the holidays. Poor weather conditions, increased traffic, and other factors can lead to a collision. For many, the start of the holiday season is Thanksgiving. Kids are off from school, adults…
You might wonder how to pursue legal action against the city of New York following a motor vehicle accident. Whether your injury is minor or severe, you could file a lawsuit against the government and recover compensation. However, you must…
Although the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in fewer cars on the road, traffic-related fatalities soared. Many states issued stay-at-home orders, and businesses let their employees work remotely. However, that didn’t stop people from getting in their vehicles and driving recklessly. Some…
Bicycling isn’t only a great source of exercise to promote your health and wellbeing, it’s convenient. This is especially so in a crowded city like New York City where non-stop traffic is commonplace. But like many things, bicycling can be…
If you were injured because of the actions of government officials in the city of New York or due to the city’s negligence, you can file a lawsuit against the City for compensation. The process of pursuing compensation for your…
While a traumatic car accident can be devastating for even the healthiest person, it can be exponentially worse when it worsens a victim’s previous injury. Not only can a prior injury exacerbate the effects of a collision, but it can give an insurance company an excuse to…
Any collision can cause severe damage and injuries, but truck accidents tend to be uniquely disastrous. The massive difference in size and weight between commercial trucks and smaller cars means occupants of passenger vehicles are especially likely to sustain catastrophic…
After several months of snow, ice, bitter cold, and wind, New York residents can finally look forward to spring. According to the Farmers’ Almanac Long Range Weather Forecast for 2021, sunny skies and warmer weather are on the way in…
Various agencies throughout the state gather data on traffic accidents in New York so, when compiled together, the statistics can offer insight on trends, contributing factors, and other indicators. There are more than 447,000 motor vehicle crashes every year, many…
In a heavily populated state like New York, you expect that the number of car accidents will be high; however, you may not realize the severity of the problem until you review statistics on traffic crashes in New York. There…
