New York Woman Dies After Being Hit By Garbage Truck
According to authorities, a 71-year-old resident of Penfield, in upstate New York, was tragically killed outside her home when a garbage truck backed up into her. She was checking her mail at the mailbox around noon on the day of the incident when the garbage truck hit her. She died at the scene. When a […]
Dogs Bite Bicyclist Near Central Park
Dogs are not only a danger to pedestrians. As a recent New York case showed, aggressive dogs can also harm bicyclists. In late July, two dogs that were off their leashes chased a bicyclist near Central Park. Both of the dogs bit the 54-year-old cyclist. The bicyclist was forced to use his bike as a […]
What to Do After a New York Car Accident: Preserving Evidence
If you have been injured in a car accident, the steps you take to preserve evidence can affect a potential personal injury claim. As a recent New York case shows, this can even include the types of medical treatment someone seeks. A woman sued the driver of the cab she was riding in and the […]
Preventing Motorcycle Accidents: Motorist Awareness Needs to Improve
Summer is here and motorcycle ridership is up. So the question is a timely one: What can be done to prevent motorcycle accidents? After all, cycle riders are at a great disadvantage compared to cars or trucks when a motorcycle crash occurs. Cyclists aren’t encased in steel; as a result, they are much more likely […]