Personal Injury

There have been multiple news reports recently about cyclists killed in a New York City bicycle accidents. The news reports suggest that “Vison Zero,” the plan to eliminate all traffic-related deaths in New York City by 2024, isn’t working. A recent issue of Bicycling magazine refers to the vigil for slain cyclist Robyn Hightman. A bike racer […]

Everyone comes to New York; why not Bird scooters, too? Actually, given the number of injuries suffered in Bird scooter accidents across the country, we question the idea of adding e-scooters to NYC’s legendary traffic congestion. But City Council is discussing legislation that would legalize e-scooters on NYC streets as it awaits a bill from Albany that would empower […]

New Yorkers joke about how crowded and unreliable the New York subway system can be. What’s not a joking matter is how often NYC subway accidents and injuries occur. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) operates subways 24 hours a day in four New York City boroughs and transports some 1.73 billion riders a year. In its 2017 […]

Winter months lead to frigid temperatures, fewer hours of daylight, and frequent snow and freezing rains. Winter weather can create treacherous work conditions for construction workers who are exposed to the elements. These adverse conditions can lead to serious injury accidents or death. It is an undeniable fact that the dangers of winter weather contribute […]

Falls are among the leading cause of accidental injuries and death in the United States, resulting in nearly 9 million visits to hospital emergency rooms each year, according to the National Safety Council. Older people are most susceptible to falling. The number of deaths from falls among adults age 65 and older is four times […]