New Yorkers are no strangers to commuting in terrible weather. Unfortunately, every year drivers seem to be caught off guard by freezing rain, sleet, slush and snow. With the added winter challenges, drivers must not only be aware of strange weather patterns, but the...
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Year: 2020
What do I do after a car accident?
For those few among us that have not been involved in a car accident, count one’s blessings. Unfortunately, with the modern world comes modern perils, and car accidents are just one of the many dangers we have created. For those lucky enough to not have to deal with a...
Distracted driving may be worse than ever in 2020
We have been through a lot of challenges in 2020. With the year almost over, most of us are ready to put this year behind us. While looking forward to a hopefully better 2021, there is at least one problem that will probably not go away anytime soon in New York:...
Are the senior citizens in your life safe drivers?
With baby boomers accounting for a significant number of drivers, it’s more important than ever to talk about safety on New York roadways. The number of motorists over 65 has increased by 32% since 2009, and the number of traffic deaths for this age group has risen by...
As pedestrian deaths soar, the government responds
In the wake of the steadily rising number of pedestrian fatalities on the roads in this country, the United States Department of Transportation, to issue its first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The Plan will involve cooperation between the federal government and...
Lo que debe saber sobre las leyes de bicicletas en Nueva York
El tráfico en la ciudad de Nueva York ha sido una de las medidas más notables de los cambios que han surgido durante los pasados meses. Con la disminución en el uso de autos y autobuses, los ciclistas en la ciudad han podido disfrutar de mayor seguridad en las...
NYC construction realm: vast, varied and notably high-risk
That things are ever-pulsing and of an outsized nature across New York City is apparent by the host of nicknames the metro is globally associated with. The Big Apple. Empire City. Capital of the World. The City That Never Sleeps. Those designations denote an...
What to do after a bicycle accident
Cycling is a beloved pastime for many. Not only is it an efficient way to travel -- especially in an urban environment – it is also a great way to exercise. There are also environmental concerns. Many choose to cycle because it is more environmentally friendly than...
Cómo superar el temor a manejar después de un accidente
Cuando un incidente vial ocurre, hay algunos daños y consecuencias que son más fáciles de detectar que otros. La primera preocupación que puede surgirle son los daños físicos y luego los materiales, sabiendo lo complicado que es conseguir reintegros por parte de las...
Many dangers confront construction workers
Too many times we learn about tragic stories about construction workers killed or injured in New York City. In mid-July, one worker died, and three others injured in a construction accident in Manhattan. While restoring a building’s façade, a molding near the...