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Manhattan pedestrian accidents often occur when pedestrians properly have the right-of-way. A careless or distracted driver may fail to see a person on foot in a Manhattan NYC crosswalk or fail to observe a jogger in time to prevent a serious accident. When pedestrians are struck by taxi cabs, livery vehicles, gypsy cabs, dollar vans or truckers, serious injuries are commonplace. If you or a loved one has been struck by a car, the negligent driver may be held accountable in a court of law. The personal injury attorneys...

Although many teenage drivers are very responsible and obey the rules of the road, statistics show that they account for a disproportionately large number of car accidents. And the cost of teenage driving accidents is not insignificant. Too many teenagers lose their lives each year, and some are the cause of serious injuries inflicted to themselves and others. In the worst case scenario, innocent passengers, pedestrians and bikers are killed. Victims of negligent teen driving can take legal action and recover money for their losses.  There are some instances...

If you are injured in a Greyhound Bus Accident in Manhattan, you need to know your rights immediately. You may be able to recover for your pain and suffering, both past and present. You may also have additional medical bills in the future. Whether you were a passenger on a Greyhound bus in Manhattan or you were a pedestrian struck by a bus, you need to speak to a Manhattan Bus Accident Lawyer as soon as possible. Greyhound Bus Riders Who Are Properly Seated Can Be Injured Manhattan bus...

If you’ve been involved in a Manhattan car accident that caused you to sustain a broken bone, also known as a fracture, the last thing you’re worried about is the medical terminology that describes your injuries. However, if another party was at fault for the accident and the injuries you sustained, the type of fracture you sustained and whether or not surgery is required will be helpful for your attorney to know. What is an Oblique Fracture? If a bone breaks diagonally, physicians call it an oblique fracture They...

Let’s face it: most of us lead busy lives. Between work, kids and other obligations, there are just not enough hours in the day. This leaves us frazzled as we struggle to get to appointments on time. To compensate, some of us drive a little too fast on the roads, in a hurry to get from Point A to Point B. What’s the harm in going a little fast? By traveling at 80 mph instead of the speed limit of 65 mph, you’ll get to your destination five minutes...

Manhattan tour bus operators owe a high duty of care to passengers, as well as other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians on the streets and roads. If they don’t obey the rules of the road and cause a tour bus accident, they must be held responsible for the damages caused to others as a result of their negligence. Of course, driving defensively reduces your risk of a collision with a tour bus. Manhattan is a major center for large tour buses. International tourists flock to NYC and can often be...