As any resident of Brooklyn or the five boroughs of New York can attest, the streets are busy with various modes of transportation. While motor vehicles are in abundance, many choose to walk or bike to and from their destinations. Even with designated bike lanes on...
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
What compensation might I get after an accident?
Brooklyn is inherently busy and is getting even busier. There are always automobiles, motorcyclists, e-bikes, bicycles, pedestrians and others on the road. In addition, there are construction projects constantly in progress. With all that activity, there is always a...
Top causes of bicyclist and pedestrian accidents
Brooklyn has more than its fair share of pedestrians and bicyclists that take to the street on a daily basis. Although the New York metropolitan area is known for being pedestrian-accessible and even pedestrian and bicyclist friendly, there are real dangers posed to...
Cyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Astoria
Hit-and-run collisions can cause almost as much mental anguish as physical injury because the person who caused the accident may not be identified by police, and no one can be held responsible for the injuries or death that were the result of the collision. A recent...
Brooklyn architect disabled in hit-and-run accident
Brooklyn’s crowded streets are a permanent hazard for pedestrians, but the hazard becomes more critical when drivers do not pay careful attention to their surroundings. In a recent accident, an accomplished architect was totally disabled when a motorist looking for a...
Recovering from a bicycle accident
New Yorkers use many different types of transportation to get around, including bicycles. While bicycles are a healthy, environmentally friendly form of transportation, bicyclists usually suffer serious injuries when they are involved in a bicycle accident with a...
Pedestrian safety as the weather changes
School is in full swing and you’ve become accustomed to seeing children walking or riding their bikes in the mornings and afternoons. You make a point to be vigilant at crosswalks and to stop whenever a school bus turns on its caution lights or extends its safety arm....
3 essential tips for riding your bike in Brooklyn
Riding a bike in Brooklyn is not easy. With traffic and pedestrians everywhere, it can be intimidating to take your bicycle out for a spin. However, biking comes with many benefits. It is convenient, healthy and good for the planet. So, how can you use cycling as a...