New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
What is Comparative Negligence in New York Car Accidents?
Oftentimes, when a car accident occurs, it is because of the negligence of one party—who clearly and without a doubt failed to follow the rules of the road. Whether that be stopping at a red light or adhering to the speed limit, their negligence leads to a collision occurring. However, what if both parties were…
Are Electronic Bicycles Leading to Accidents and Injuries in New York City?
Cities around the country have witnessed the rise of electronic bicycles as a means to traverse busy streets and travel efficiently. While a beneficial means to get from Point A to Point B without the use of a car or bus, there is reasonable worry that these popular electronic modes of transportation are leading to…
[Study] The Most Dangerous School Zones for Pedestrians and Bicyclists in NYC
On October 24, 2014, an 8-year-old girl was killed outside of her school, Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery, when a parked vehicle reversed onto the curb and struck her. Nine other pedestrians were injured, including a 9-year-old girl who had just walked out of an after-school program on campus. Although traffic fatalities…
Commuters Sustain More Injuries During MTA’s ‘Summer of Hell
Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C. represents victims of train crashes, derailments and various railroad and subway accident cases. A trash fire at a 145th Street subway station in Harlem yesterday affected tens of thousands of commuters on the A, B, C, and D lines. Nine people were taken to area hospitals for…