Category Archives: Pedestrian Accidents
Do NYC Commercial Insurance Policies Cover Off-Premises Accidents?
Most commercial businesses in New York City carry some form of general liability insurance. Among other things, such policies insure against accidents that may occur on the premises of the business. For example, if you are injured in a slip-and-fall accident at a supermarket due to negligence on the part of the store’s management,… Read More »
Can a Negligent NYC Driver Blame a Pedestrian for an Accident?
Every New Yorker understands implicitly that crossing the street can be a dangerous activity. That is why pedestrians need to always be aware of their surroundings and follow safe practices out on the streets, such as obeying traffic signals. That said, New York traffic laws also obligate drivers to “exercise due care” to avoid… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
Walking around New York’s busy streets has always been somewhat risky. Many New Yorkers fear for their safety when walking. While preventing all pedestrian accidents is impossible, knowing the most common causes can help you stay safe and take legal action if you’re hurt in a collision. The most common causes of pedestrian accidents… Read More »
Injured While Crossing a Street in New York City
Anyone who has ever lived in or visited the City of New York has unfortunately seen and experienced the conditions of some of its streets. While attempting to cross the street you may experience, depressions, potholes, raised areas, and metal plates to name just a few of the potential hazards. Sadly, many of these… Read More »
Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawyer
What to do When a Pedestrian is Struck and Injured by a Motor Vehicle Gather evidence: If you are physically able to at the scene of the accident, try to take photographs of the location of the accident as well as of the vehicle involved. Try to see if there are any videos in… Read More »
Pedestrians Hurt Near Construction Sites
As the New York skyline fills with more high rises, the number of construction accidents has also risen. These accidents occur both inside and outside the building. Each injury of this kind has serious consequences both for the victim and for the family. Construction in New York City is considered to be the deadliest… Read More »
Parking Lot Accidents
Parking lots may seem like uneventful places, but they are the location for many types of accidents to both motorists and pedestrians. In fact, statistics from the National Safety Council shows that parking lots and parking garages are home to 20% of all car accidents. Be aware of the following hazards so you can… Read More »
Hurt While Crossing a Street
Anyone who has ever lived in or visited the City of New York has, unfortunately, seen and experienced the conditions of some of its streets. While attempting to cross the street you may experience depressions, potholes, raised areas, and metal plates to name just a few of the potential hazards. Sadly, many of these… Read More »