NYC School Pedestrian Accidents: What Parents Should Know as Days Grow Shorter

By October and November, the school routine feels familiar. Children know their teachers, parents have settled into drop-off schedules, and the walk between school and home has become part of everyday life. But the risk of NYC school pedestrian accidents remains a concern, especially as shorter days and changing weather make those familiar trips more… read more

What Are the Most Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents With Children?

I have two children of my own, and they grew up in a Brooklyn neighborhood with an immense amount of car and truck traffic and pedestrian accidents — to and from the Brooklyn Bridge, Downtown Brooklyn, and the BQE. I worried myself sick when they were old enough to walk to school themselves and taught… read more

Sidewalk Defect Accidents in New York

Falls are one of the leading causes of hospital visits in New York and the number one cause of injury-related deaths and/or hospitalizations for people over the age of 65. Many falls occur on New York’s sidewalks due to broken or uneven surfaces. When someone is injured due to improper maintenance of a sidewalk, it… read more

New York Pedestrian Accidents

With hundreds of thousands of New York residents and tourists crossing the streets of New York City every day, accidents are inevitable. Even though COVID restrictions kept people at home in 2020, nearly 250 pedestrians were killed, which was the most since 2014. Just this month, a woman was fatally injured by a dump truck… read more