Safety experts have called the current traffic climate a “perfect storm” According to a new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian fatalities increased by 11 percent in 2016 alone — the biggest single-year increase ever and highest number in more than 20 years. The report states that the three main reasons […]
NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Gives Tips on Being Safe When You Walk in the City
Did you know that “distracted walking” has also become a serious issue? Perhaps more than any other city in the country, New York City is a city known for walking. In one of the busiest cities in the world, walking is often faster than driving, which is why there are so many pedestrians on the […]
Are Pedestrian Deaths Higher in Economically Disadvantaged Areas?
The NYC report studied pedestrian deaths occurring between 2012 and 2014 According to a newly released joint report from the New York City Department of Health and the Department of Transportation, individuals in poorer areas are more likely to be struck and killed by a motor vehicle. In fact, the report found that pedestrian deaths […]
