Pedestrian Accidents

October 11, 2012

Fatal traffic accidents on the increase in NYC

Although the City of New York has made numerous traffic safety improvements, the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents in […]
September 4, 2012

Study: Teens more likely to be in pedestrian accident

A new study from a child safety nonprofit organization says that teenagers became much more likely to get hit by […]
August 21, 2012

Bicycle accidents not always the fault of motor vehicles

Most accident stories involving bicycles in New York City feature motor vehicles as the cause of the crashes. But what […]
August 16, 2012

Rapid changes to New York streets pose challenges to the visually impaired

As every New Yorker knows, the streets of the city are constantly changing. However, recent changes are catching even seasoned […]
August 9, 2012

Bike riders and walkers may get a break on the Brooklyn Bridge

Tensions between bike riders and pedestrians on the Brooklyn Bridge may lessen if some City Council members have their way. […]
June 29, 2012

Study tests whether hormonal treatments can help brain injuries

The New York Times recently ran an article about a new study that is investigating whether the hormone progesterone could help treat […]
May 31, 2012

Even Fatal Pedestrian Accidents Often Result in No Charges in NYC

Hitting a pedestrian with a car is apparently not a crime in New York City. This fact was highlighted in […]
April 28, 2012

Megabus gets free ride amid street safety concerns

If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to travel, consider Megabus. You can go from Minneapolis to Chicago or New […]
February 28, 2012

Unsafe Intersections See Two Fatal Bus Accidents

According to the website crashstat.com, the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Union Street is the fifth most dangerous intersection in […]