While many bars and restaurants have been forced to close their eat-in services amid the COVID-19 epidemic, restaurants have been allowed to continue drive-thru and takeout services. Many people who are self-isolating or are in forced isolation due to exposure are also looking to deliver services to get necessities from stores and restaurants. This has …
A Pedestrian Dies In An Accident Involving A Tractor-Trailor
Despite Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Vision Zero making the promise to eliminate traffic fatalities, bicyclist and pedestrian deaths were up in 2019. In 2019, bicyclist deaths more than doubled over the numbers in 2018. So far, it does not seem as though the year 2020 is off to a better start. Because of the changes …
A Motorcyclist Is Airlifted To A Hospital After Being In A Dangerous Off-Road Accident
While road motorcycles can provide an exhilarating thrill for anyone, dirt bikes or off-road motorcycles present a specific thrill for daredevils. Over 70% of non-fatal accidents occur to riders who are 16 years of age and younger. As such, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend off-road motorcycles for children under 16 years of …
A Passenger In A Car Was Killed In A DWI Car Crash Into A Utility Pole
In New York, the crime of vehicular manslaughter involves several aspects. In short, it means that a driver was driving in an illegal, reckless manner while also being well aware of the risks they cause to others sharing the roadway. Instead of being prudent and careful, the risks the driver takes causes the death of …
Family Of A Pedestrian Killed In An Accident Is Poised To Sue The City
In many cases, the driver who caused an accident is usually declared to be at-fault in an accident. In some states, a jury may assign a percentage of fault to each person involved. However, a recent ruling in New York’s highest court may make it possible for victims and their families to hold local and …
59 Passengers Were Injured In A Dangerous Charter Bus Accident
Charter buses are a pleasant and safe way to travel, for the most part. However, accidents do occur, and when passengers are injured, liability can become an issue. Depending on the specifics of the accident that involved the bus, liability may extend to the company operating the bus. Laws may vary from state to state, …
New York Senator Andrew Gounardes Endorses Bills To Decrease Pedestrian Deaths
When Mayor Bill de Blasio was elected in New York City, one of the things that he promised was safer streets for pedestrians. He introduced Vision Zero, an initiative to reduce traffic fatalities in the city to zero. The program called for adjustments to traffic lights and intersections to make them safer for pedestrians. In …
A Man Turns Himself In After Realizing He Hit A Pedestrian
Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, leaving the scene of an accident, also called hit-and-run, is considered to be a crime. The law is separated into two main categories: leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage and leaving the scene of an accident involving injury. For accidents that involve just property damage, …
FDNY Rescued 3 Workers Trapped Under Construction Debris After A Scaffold Collapses
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the construction industry is expected to increase over the next few years. Although the construction industry only accounts for a small percentage of overall employment, it contributes significantly to the number of on-the-job deaths reported annually. Approximately 30% of all reported fatalities come from the construction …
A 7-Year-Old Boy Died In A Pedestrian Accident
In late December of last year, New York City officials announced that pedestrian traffic deaths had risen for the first time since Mayor Bill de Blasio took office. As of December 22nd of 2019, there were 215 traffic fatalities citywide, which was up from 195 in 2018. 117 of those fatalities were pedestrians, compared to …
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