New York City is a great place to ride a bike. It can be one of the quickest and easiest ways to get around the city. However, bicyclists are always at a higher risk for accidents than vehicles. According to New York City DOT, understanding the bike laws in the state...
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Pedestrian Accidents
Statistics on pedestrian injuries
Whether you walk near traffic daily or you occasionally enjoy jogging for exercise, you need to understand the risks you face as a pedestrian. Every year, pedestrian accidents result in many injuries, and these injuries create a wide variety of hardships in the lives...
Research shows SUVs more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Americans tend to follow trends when it comes to their cars and trucks. Recent automotive sales figures show that residents of New York and the rest of the nation share a clear preference for SUVs. This is not good news for pedestrians, because research shows that...
4 things to do after a bicycle accident
Collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles are very common. Bicycles are much smaller and harder to see. If a car hits you while you are on your bicycle, you are more likely to sustain injury because motor vehicles are so much bigger and heavier. After a collision...
Who pays for a pedestrian accident?
If you are a victim of a pedestrian accident, you may wonder who will pay for your medical costs and other damages. As with a car accident, the vehicle involved is typically responsible. The Department of Financial Services explains the no-fault laws in the state...
Why are more pedestrians dying than ever?
Pedestrians are more likely to die than ever before on many of America's roads. In 2018, over 6,000 pedestrians died from traffic accidents, which was the highest in almost 30 years. There are many factors affecting these staggeringly high numbers. Many point to the...