New York City is the second most dangerous city in the U.S. for bicyclists, according to a recent study, and the most dangerous cities have a fatality rate six times higher than the safest. That fatality rate appears to be closely tied to lack of infrastructure...
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Study: Traffic deaths down slightly in 2017, still up over 2015
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 21, 2017 | Personal Injury
The National Safety Council, a nonprofit that has tracked traffic injury and fatality trends for nearly 100 years, has released its preliminary numbers for the first half of 2017. There's good news and there's bad news.The good news is that the group observed about a...
Biking is booming in NYC — but is the city doing enough to protect riders?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 11, 2017 | Personal Injury
Have you been paying attention to the streets in New York City lately? If so, you have probably noticed more bike riders than ever before. In fact, according to a recent report by The New York Times, city officials estimate that there are more than 450,000 bike trips...
Is your subway or rail line delayed or down for repair? Be careful if you choose to bike instead.
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jul 21, 2017 | Personal Injury
With constant delays, crowded platforms and numerous service interruptions, New Yorkers who rely on commuter rail and the subway system are truly experiencing a "Summer of Hell" -- a phrase first used by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to describe the problems New Yorkers are going...
Opioid-related deaths are rising. Should pharmacies share some of the responsibility?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jul 19, 2017 | Personal Injury
Simply put, opioid addiction is a huge problem in the United States. In fact, according to a report in The New York Times last month, as many as two million individuals in the U.S. may be dependent on various types of opioids, including oxycodone (OxyContin),...
Can your older car learn new safety tricks?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Apr 29, 2017 | Personal Injury
Yes, your older car can have some of the latest and greatest safety technology, provided you're willing to spend the time and money. Today's cars have some truly amazing tech that can save lives -- but only as long as it is installed in your vehicle. In fact, some of...
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