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How Crosswalk Technology is Developing to Protect Pedestrians

An increase in speeding, a rise in distracted pedestrians and drivers, and the supersizing of trucks and SUVs has led to an uptick in pedestrian deaths. Drivers struck and killed […]

July 11, 2023
Pedestrian Accident

Can I File a Claim If I Was Hit By a Car While Jaywalking?

Under New York’s comparative-fault law, a pedestrian struck and hurt outside of a designated crosswalk may bear some of the blame for what happened and may receive less compensation than […]

June 12, 2023
Pedestrian Accident

What is Pedestrian Negligence?

Walking is a popular activity. Some people walk for exercise. Some walk for recreation and relaxation. And many city dwellers walk just to get around. As habits go, walking is […]

May 24, 2023
Pedestrian Accident

What to Consider After A Pedestrian Is Hit By A Car in New York

Under New York law, a driver is sometimes obligated to yield the right of way to pedestrians. Pedestrians who are injured when a driver fails to yield the right of […]

November 16, 2022
Pedestrian Accident

What If a Pedestrian Causes or Contributes to an Accident?

New York follows a “comparative fault” rule, meaning that an injured person’s own negligent behavior will not necessarily prevent them from receiving compensation for pain and suffering. New York’s comparative […]

November 1, 2022
Pedestrian Accident

Actions to Potentially Avoid Pedestrian Accidents

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 6,516 pedestrians were killed, and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide in pedestrian accidents in 2020. On average, one pedestrian was […]

October 5, 2022
Pedestrian Accident

What Are Some Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?

More than 145 million adults include walking as part of their active lifestyle, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And, more than six in 10 people walk […]

October 4, 2022
Drunk Driving

DUI Vs Pedestrian Accident

On average, 312 New York pedestrians died annually between 2012 and 2014 because they were struck by a motor vehicle, according to state government statistics. That amounts to 1.6 deaths […]

September 26, 2022
Bicycle Accident

New York to Require New Drivers to Take a Bike and Pedestrian Safety Course

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law new legislation aimed at expanding bicyclist and pedestrian safety in New York State. The new law requires new motorists in New […]

July 21, 2022

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