The use of public transportation to commute or travel can be a convenient and inexpensive mode of transportation, especially in New York. However, as with any mode of travel, there is some risk of injury and passengers entrust their safety to the operator of the...
Every person operating or riding in a motor vehicle assumes the inherent risk of injury or even death due to an accident. Such injuries can create significant emotional and financial distress for victims and their families as they attempt to pay medical bills and...
Bergen County drivers and passengers should be aware of the risk of serious injury, or even death, due to an accident caused by negligent or reckless motorists. Auto accident injuries can result in extensive medical bills for victims and their families, and can lead...
The death of a family member due to the negligence of another person is undoubtedly a loss that necessitates a long healing period. The loss of companionship and support, as well as income, can create an undue burden on the surviving family members. To help relieve...
Bicycling can be an enjoyable recreational activity and way to get around the city. In certain locations, however, bicyclists must share roadways with motor vehicles. Since bicycles provide significantly less protection, a motor vehicle accident involving a bicycle...
On the surface, motor vehicle accidents of any kind would appear to have similar consequences, yet that's not always the case. Due to the large relative size disparity in the vehicles, as well as the potential that the truck is transporting hazardous materials, a...
Roadways are a dangerous enough place for drivers, but they can be even more treacherous for pedestrians. The death of a pedestrian who is struck by a motor vehicle is an irreplaceable loss, but in certain situations the pedestrian's surviving family may be able to...
Some mistakes last a lifetime. Unfortunately, one teen's recent mistakes also took the life of two passengers in his car. A 17-year-old Long Island teenager is facing an aggravated vehicular homicide charge following a deadly car accident. The driver was apparently...
The New York City Council and Transportation Alternatives are working on new legislation they hope will lower the number of people seriously hurt or killed in traffic accidents. The new bill aims to create a task force to analyze and update the NYPD's current traffic...
A new law was recently enacted in New Jersey that allows for the criminal prosecution of drivers who violate the state's hands-free laws and cause a fatal accident. The legislation, called the "Kulesh, Kubert and Bolis Law," covers drivers who were texting on their...
