Citi Bike has recalled its pedal assist bicycles amid safety concerns that the brakes can lock and throw the rider. Riders have been thrown over the handlebars upon braking whether it is a sudden stop or a gradual attempt at braking. Dozens of riders sustained injuries when braking the pedal assist bikes, and on April… Read More
If you sustain an injury while visiting New York and we determine that pursuing a personal injury claim is the best course of action, as discussed in part 1 and part 2 of this series, we will begin working on your case immediately. Although it’s best to contact an attorney before you leave New York,… Read More
If you or a loved one have the misfortune of being involved in a motor vehicle accident in New York and sustain severe injuries related to the accident, you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit. This means entering the “serious injury threshold,” which takes you outside New York’s No-Fault system, discussed in… Read More
New York City is famous for its fast pace. Day and night, the sidewalks teem with people. Everyone is in a hurry, and the streets can be chaotic. Motor vehicles of all kinds – cars, motorcycles, taxis, buses and trucks – pose dangers, whether you’re a passenger, driver, pedestrian or cyclist. Fortunately, New York is… Read More
New York is not only one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, but the biggest and most densely populated city in America. It is also one of the most populous megacities in the world. The pace is fast, the traffic is heavy, and pedestrians are always out in force. And because New York is… Read More
New York City is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. It has something for everyone. But it is also a place where tourist accidents, sometimes resulting in serious injuries, are not out of the ordinary. Construction scaffolding, crowded sidewalks, taxis and tour buses near popular attractions all pose potential hazards. Slip and fall accidents… Read More
A common question: Am I covered going to work? Many clients get insured on the way to or from their workplace. A frequent question is whether the client is covered under his employer’s workers’ compensation insurance? This is an essential question because workers’ compensation insurance is primary to automobile no fault insurance and health insurance…. Read More
Q: A pedestrian is struck by a regular pedal bike in Prospect Park, and he sustains a fractured arm. The police come to the scene and take a police report identifying the bicyclist. Are the pedestrian’s medical bills covered? A: Since regular bicyclists are not required to carry insurance, there is no automatic medical insurance… Read More
In addition to the dangers posed by regular bicycles, there are now motorized bicycles whizzing around New York. Most are operated by men delivering meals from restaurants and take-out services, such as Grub Hub and Seamless. Being struck by one is equivalent to being hit by a motorcycle. Some go up to speeds of 20… Read More
Each year we must turn away injured people who fail to get the police to report at the scene. It is imperative to have the police report to the scene and take an accident report so that the parties are identified, and the accident is documented. Documentation of the occurrence is essential. We have had… Read More