Motor Vehicle Accidents

Traveling by airplane is usually safe, but accidents can happen and when they do, passengers can be seriously injured. Whether the plane is commercial or private, there are common factors that can increase the risk of an accident. Pilot error and mechanical failure...

When people ride public transportation, they expect that they will be able to get where they need to go without any problems. However, there are delays that occur for various reasons. Also, busses drive on the roads with all of the other vehicles that use the roads....

The sheer size of a semi-truck poses a threat to other motorists. Even a seemingly minor mistake on a trucker’s part can send one of these massive vehicles veering into traffic, threatening to leave devastation in its wake. That’s why the federal government has taken...

With today’s shortages in the supply chain leading to delays in deliveries of furniture, foodstuffs and other goods the need for qualified semi-truck drivers is more important than ever. Of course, with more truckers on the road comes the risk of more truck accidents....

Driving in Brooklyn can be a real hassle given the number of cars on the road at any given time. You cannot always count on buses or the subway arriving on time. Sometimes, the best way to get around in New York City is to simply walk where you want to go. However,...

New York City and its five boroughs attract many different kinds of vehicles, ranging from semi-trailer trucks making deliveries to city business to motorcycles to pedicabs. These vehicles create special risks for both their operators and the drivers of other...

Pedicabs are a common sight on New York City’s streets as they move their passengers at sedate speeds to their destinations. Unfortunately, pedicabs are forced to compete for space on the City’s streets with more conventional types of vehicles. Two weeks ago, this...

Throughout these warm summer months in New York, motorcycle riders like to ride as much as they can while it is nice enough to do so. It is common to see many motorcycles on the roads each day. They can be a fun way to get around the city or to enjoy a long ride...

Bicycle riders can be particularly vulnerable on the roadways and when involved in crashes because of the limited protection a bike provides. Drivers should take steps and adequate care to help ensure that bicycle riders are protected and kept safe and to avoid...

Car accidents in New York can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones. Some fractures are more common than others in motor vehicle accidents. While some broken bones can be healed with a cast, others are in parts of the body that cannot be placed in a cast....