New York City’s roads are inundated with trucks, taxicabs and passenger vehicles, and utility company equipment. Despite this chaotic atmosphere, the City has seen fit to grant bicyclists rights by dedicating lanes of traffic for their exclusive use. The new bicycle rental program, sponsored by Citibank, should help to put a significant amount of bicycles on Manhattan roadways despite the present issue of traffic congestion. NYC drivers are not used to yielding a piece of the roadway to a bicyclist, or for that matter, showing any common courtesy to the bicyclist.
We at Weiser & Associates, L.L.P., have over the years handled numerous serious injuries occuring from accidents involving motor vehicles and bicycles. It is our opinion that with the increased use of Manhattan roadways by bicyclists, personal injuries from these types of accidents will increase in the future. Motorists have responsibilities to yield the right of way to bicyclists in a number of circumstances.
We urge you to wear a helmet and protective clothing. If you are injured by a motor vehicle while operating a bicycle, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your injuries.
To find out if you have a case, contact the experienced attorneys at Weiser & Associates, L.L.P. today by email or calling (212) 213-3111
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Cracked and uneven sidewalks are also a major cause of trip and fall accidents. Sidewalks often become a dangerous tripping hazard due to several conditions. Soil may compact causing concrete slabs to sink or separate, leaving an uneven or dangerous ridge. Roots from trees may cause cracking or lifting of a sidewalk. Re-freezing water in the winter can penetrate cracks causing them to break into holes.
The law imposes certain duties and responsibilities on municipal governments, landlords, and store owners to maintain safe sidewalks, aisles, and walkways. If you are injured as a result of a trip or slip and fall, you should report the accident to police or security personnel, obtain the names and addresses of any witnesses, and consult with a slip and fall injury lawyer to determine whether you are entitled to a sum of money as damages for your injury. Bronx residents and those throughout the greater New York City area are welcome to contact our injury attorneys for legal advice regarding slip and fall injuries. Our attorneys can help victims determine whether legal action is in their best interest.
In a recent lawsuit, a slip and fall injury lawyer at our firm represented a client who slipped on the wet floor of a friend’s kitchen. The client was forced to undergo extensive medical treatment, including back surgery and physical therapy. Our attorney demonstrated the property owner’s negligence in the matter and obtained a $900,000 award for our client.
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