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New Yorkers are no strangers to rain, ice and snow. These extreme weather conditions can affect a person in many ways, especially when they are driving on the road. These driving hazards are in play from fall to spring—potentially half of the year. Weather-related car accidents are deadly. In fact, they kill more people than tornadoes, floods, and other weather disasters. The United States sees 5.8 million car crashes every year. Approximately 21 percent of those are contributed to by extreme weather conditions.   What Causes These Accidents? Unfortunately,...

Many people who do not live in the City of New York may have never heard of Dollar Vans, which are sometimes also referred to as dollar cabs or gypsy cabs. In fact, if you live close to the subway throughout the City, you may never have heard of, and many never need to use the service provided by Dollar Vans. But for many people who live in NYC, far away from the convenience of the local subway lines, often referred to as the “subway desserts,” the use of...

According to the City’s publicly available data, there are certain intersections located throughout Manhattan and beyond that are statistically more dangerous than others. While auto accidents and pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere and at any time, it is worth being aware of intersections that are particularly dangerous and using extra caution when in these areas. Below are listed the most dangerous intersections throughout New York City along with the approximate number of collisions that take place at these intersections each year. First Avenue and East 96th Street, Manhattan Approximately...

If you are involved in a bicycle accident in Manhattan, the results can be devastating and you may suffer severe injuries that require you to retain a Manhattan Bicycle Accident Lawyer. So let’s look at ways to avoid a Manhattan bicycle accident all together and address some questions that may be on the minds of Manhattan cyclists that are looking to be pro-active in circumventing a bike crash on the streets of New York City. Should I Ride My Bicycle Against Traffic or With It? For reasons unknown, some...

If you are involved in a Martz Trailways, MegaBus or Peter Pan Bus Accident, you should seek immediate medical treatment if you are injured and then seek the help of an experienced Manhattan bus accident lawyer. How Martz Trailways Claims to Separate Itself from the Pack According to Martz’s website, Martz Trailways seeks to avoid Manhattan bus accidents by ensuring that their drivers are properly trained. They require their drivers to have at least 168 hours of training and their drivers’ skills are continually refreshed annually. Further, Martz Trailways...

If you’re involved in an auto accident in New York City and sustain injuries, you will want to find the best car accident lawyer for you. With so many personal injury attorneys in Manhattan, how do you find the right one for you? Finding the Best Manhattan Car Accident Lawyer for You When it comes to picking the best personal injury lawyer in Manhattan, there is no one size fits all approach. It is more about finding the right attorney for you and your Manhattan car accident case. However,...