The extended closure of the Hudson River Greenway between Dyckman and 181st Streets isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a safety hazard. As New York bicycle accident lawyers, we know that even short detours can have serious consequences when cyclists are forced into traffic-heavy streets without proper protections. What’s unfolding in Upper…
A Blog by our NYC Personal Injury Lawyers After years of dangerous conditions and tireless advocacy, New Yorkers finally have a safer way to cross the Queensboro Bridge. On Sunday, the city officially opened a newly redesigned layout that separates cyclists and pedestrians for the first time in the bridge’s…
Car Accidents, Bicycle Crashes, Pedestrian Knockdowns, and Construction Injuries Spike as New Yorkers Head Outdoors As New York thaws from winter and the streets grow busier, personal injury claims tend to rise—often sharply—during the spring months. At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our attorneys have represented…
Despite years of planning and a near-complete pedestrian infrastructure project on the Queensboro Bridge, New York City continues to favor motor vehicles over the safety of its most vulnerable road users. On Saturday, more than 200 activists, including local officials and transportation advocates, walked across the southern roadway of the…
Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and motor vehicle occupant fatalities declined in New York City during the first quarter. While Mayor Adams Celebrates Progress Under Vision Zero, Winter Weather May Be the Unsung Hero Officials are celebrating a sharp and historic drop in traffic fatalities during the first quarter of 2025. According…
As NYC bicycle accident attorneys, we have seen the devastating impact of the city’s failure to prioritize safe streets. Victims of reckless drivers often suffer life-altering injuries—broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage—all because the city refuses to implement the infrastructure that could prevent these tragedies. A newly released…
As car accident lawyers practicing in New York City, we have witnessed the unfortunate consequences of traffic collisions and the severe impact they have on individuals, families, and communities. However, recent developments on Third Avenue present a hopeful narrative that underscores a truth we can all rally around: bike lanes…
The recent transformation of 31st Avenue in Astoria, Queens, from a two-way street to a one-way thoroughfare has sparked significant debate among local residents and commuters. Implemented by the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT), this change aims to enhance safety for cyclists by establishing a dedicated bike boulevard along a…
As police chase accident lawyers in New York City, the recent incident in Manhattan’s West Village, where a 44-year-old cyclist was seriously injured by a driver fleeing law enforcement, underscores the complex legal landscape surrounding police pursuits and the rights of those inadvertently harmed. Incident Overview On December 18, 2024,…
Tonight, the family of Amanda Servedio, along with members of Bike and Brew, Families for Safe Streets, and Transportation Alternatives, will gather to honor Amanda’s memory with a vigil and ghost bike installation, followed by a memorial ride. Amanda, an avid cyclist and active Bike and Brew member, lost her…