by Abe Jaros | Sep 12, 2022 | Pedestrian Accidents
Despite speed cameras, Vision Zero initiatives, and other measures, pedestrian deaths remain high in New York. They’re up all over the United States thanks to surges in reckless driving. ABC News now reports that New York ranks 4th in pedestrian deaths, with...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jun 23, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
Making your way around New York on foot may prove difficult, especially when the streets are full of construction. Workers are constantly erecting scaffolding and either restoring old buildings or creating new ones. As a pedestrian, you may find yourself particularly...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Feb 24, 2017 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Q: What should I do if I can’t obtain an accident report from my pedestrian accident? In New York, automobile accidents are common. In most cases, the parties involved stay at the scene, exchange information, and await the arrival of the authorities. Sometimes...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Jan 25, 2017 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Q: How many pedestrians die each day in accidents in New York City? On average one New York pedestrian gets killed by a vehicle almost every day? Something must be done. And that is the sentiment that led to a November rally in City Hall Park of parents, families, and...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 21, 2016 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Q: How many pedestrians die each day in accidents in New York City? On average one New York pedestrian gets killed by a vehicle almost every day? Something must be done. And that is the sentiment that led to a November rally in City Hall Park of parents, families, and...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 8, 2016 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Hit and Dragged Through New York City Q: What compensation is a pedestrian entitled to recover after an accident with a motor vehicle? The city that never sleeps, not surprisingly, sees a high volume of pedestrian accidents–and approximately 2% of...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 17, 2015 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
New York City has a lot of claims to fame. From Broadway to Ground Zero, there are countless ways for locals and tourists to enjoy their time in the Big Apple. Unfortunately, all these attractions – not to mention the city’s dense population of 8.4 million...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | May 28, 2014 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
Falling and flying objects are far too common occurrences at construction sites. In many cities across the U.S., construction sites are separated and partitioned off from the public. In New York City, a pedestrian could walk directly under or next to a number of...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Nov 27, 2012 | Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents
New York City is filled with pedestrians and bicyclists. Residents rely upon alternate means of transportation simply because it makes getting around that much easier when traffic is backed up. Even though the city has made improvements to pedestrian and cyclist...
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