Most pedestrian accidents occur outside of marked crosswalks. This context is the background for both the serious injuries and insurance company defenses in these claims. When a 4,000-plus pound car strikes a 200-plus pound pedestrian, the results are often tragic, especially if the vehicle is traveling fast. So, the damages in these claims are often…
Continue reading…NYC Pedestrian Safety
New York City 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,…
Continue reading…Manhattan’s Pedestrians and Cyclists Are at Risk of Accidents
According to a recent article in Gothamist there are particular locations throughout the City’s five boroughs where bicyclists and pedestrians are considerably more prone to be seriously injured or killed in a crash. In compiling its data, Gothamist looked to data compiled by Localize.city Near major bridges, there is heavy vehicular traffic as well as…
Continue reading…Are Pedestrian Deaths Down in Manhattan?
Case Study A study done in early 2018 did indeed indicate that pedestrian deaths are down, but pedestrian and bicycle advocates say more needs to be done to achieve the goal of zero traffic-related deaths. Vision Zero is a set of initiatives and a comprehensive plan started under Mayor Bill DeBlasio intended to eliminate all…
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