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Why safer infrastructure matters for injury prevention and bicycle accident claims Something quiet but powerful is happening in the Bronx. It’s not another high-rise. Not another expressway. It’s something softer, greener, and far more radical. The city is considering a 7-mile stretch of bike lanes and walking paths that will give Bronx residents something they’ve long...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month May marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month — a time when riders across New York take advantage of the warmer weather and hit the road. But in cities like Manhattan and the Bronx, that excitement often comes with danger. Every year, thousands of motorcyclists are injured in motorcycle accidents that...

In the Bronx and throughout New York City, it only takes a second for a distracted driver to cause an accident that changes everything. One minute, you're heading to work, running errands, or picking up your kids. The next moment, you're hit by a car that came out of nowhere. You know, deep down, the...

Every March, Brain Injury Awareness Month shines a light on the reality that a single moment can change a life forever. For pedestrians, brain injuries are often the result of sudden, violent impacts from being hit by a car, falling on a sidewalk, or colliding with a fast-moving bicyclist. These injuries don’t just heal with...

Why More Kids Are Dying on City Streets The streets of New York City are becoming deadlier for children. According to a new report from Transportation Alternatives that was referenced by Streetsblog New York City, 16 children lost their lives in traffic crashes in 2024, tying the record set just two years earlier. This alarming...

While New York City is known for its walkability, it has seen a troubling rise in fatal pedestrian accidents. That's despite a decade-long effort to reduce traffic fatalities. Pedestrian deaths increased by nearly 18% in 2024, with 119 fatalities compared to 101 the previous year. While overall traffic deaths declined slightly, the increase in pedestrian...

After a pedestrian accident, gathering the right evidence is crucial to securing the compensation you deserve. Each piece of evidence plays a critical role in telling the story of how the accident happened and the impact it has had on your life. From photos of the crash scene to medical records and witness statements, the...

A recent study by advocacy groups Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets reveals that Bronx residents face the highest risk of traffic crashes in New York City. Serious injuries per capita on Bronx streets are 20% higher than the city average, and compared to last year, serious injuries from traffic crashes in the Bronx...

Pedestrian safety is a major concern in New York City, where crowded streets and busy intersections make walking dangerous. Unfortunately, the number of pedestrian deaths in 2024 has been on the rise. Between January 1 and September 23, 87 pedestrians were killed—an increase of 28% compared to the same period last year. While last year's...

The cyclist death toll in NYC has seen a troubling increase with the recent death of 46-year-old Luis Mendez. Earlier this month, a van driver struck and killed Mendez on Union Avenue in Williamsburg. According to the NYPD, both Mendez and the driver, 40-year-old Can Homer, were heading northbound around 11:30 a.m. when Homer's van...