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Bicycles are a good way to get around in places like Manhattan. Riders get a nice bit of exercise as they go to and from their destinations. Additionally, bicycles are easy to operate, basically free to maintain, and easy to park. Unfortunately, bicycles are also very dangerous, especially in busy areas like Manhattan. Bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased 32 percent since 2008.  These victims deserve compensation for their injuries. This compensation usually includes money for economic losses, such as medical bills, and noneconomic losses, such as pain and...

Most criminal investigators agree that the first 48 hours after a serious crime, like a murder, is the most critical period. If the case is unsolved after that point, there is about a 50 percent chance it will never be solved at all.  A claim for damages is much the same. Victims can do a lot to help, or hurt, their claims by the things they do and say, or do not do and say, in the moments after a crash. Indeed, if this period does not go smoothly,...

According to the New York City Police Department, 18,233 motor vehicle accidents occurred citywide in July 2019 alone. There are currently 182,296 lawyers who are licensed to practice in the state of New York, according to the American Bar Association. With so many lawyers to choose from, it can be hard to figure out which one to call after you have an auto accident. But it doesn't have to be that hard. Continue reading to find out what to look for in a car accident lawyer. 5 Crucial Qualities...

New York has a high number of uninsured and uninsured motorists. In most cases, these drivers are most likely to flee the scene of a collision. Other fleeing drivers have criminal law issues, such as outstanding arrest warrants.  A large number of drivers run, and a large number get caught. Statistics vary greatly by jurisdiction, but in most cases, authorities apprehend and successfully prosecute about half of all hit-and-run cases. The percentage may be higher in civil court, due to the lower standard of proof, as outlined below. Whether...

Millions of drivers in the Empire State have at least one restriction on their licenses. In fact, restricted licenses may be more common than unrestricted ones, especially among certain age groups. Generally, these restrictions help drivers overcome physical limitations. Others prevent inexperienced drivers from getting in over their heads. If a driver operates a vehicle in violation of a restriction and causes a crash, a New York personal injury attorney may be able to obtain compensation for the victim’s economic and noneconomic losses. Additional punitive damages may be available...

In the Empire State, driver error causes about 95 percent of all car crashes. If this error was also a lack of ordinary care, the tortfeasor (negligent driver) may be liable for damages. Distracted driving is a good example. Rolling down the window and adjusting the air conditioner are technically distracted driving. But most jurors would not consider these things to be a lack of ordinary care. Victim/plaintiffs may also establish negligence if the tortfeasor violated a safety law. In fact, in these situations, the tortfeasor may be responsible...