As a New York personal injury law firm, RMFW fully understands that pedestrian accident victims and their families need to work with skilled injury attorneys to protect their legal rights and pursue appropriate claims for benefits and compensation following a serious or deadly motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are far too common within New York City. When these accidents occur, there are often significant problems with the way that the news media covers them.  Reports can undermine important efforts to encourage the public to take driving safety seriously in order to better protect pedestrians. Common Issues With the Way Pedestrian Accidents are Reported Streets

A large percentage of civil litigation in the United States is made up of personal injury lawsuits. Approximately one new lawsuit is filed every two seconds throughout the nation. Some of the most common causes of personal injury cases include traffic accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, construction accidents and dog bites. Things to Remember if You are Sued If someone has filed a lawsuit against you, there are a number of different steps you need to take. The first thing to do after you have been served is to respond. You have 30 days to respond by filing a typed response to the Court, including

The legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana has become a hot button issue throughout the United States. As voters and lawmakers are asked to consider what constitutes an appropriate policy on marijuana use, it is important to think about what relaxing laws on marijuana can mean for driving safety. Understanding the accident risks presented by marijuana use before getting behind the wheel is very important when considering policy proposals.  If marijuana makes accidents more likely, as evidence seems to suggest it does, it becomes important to protect motorists. Motorists also need to work with New York injury attorneys if they are harmed in drugged driving

QUEENS: Woman Stuck By City MTA Bus While Pushing Stroller In Accident On Queens Street CITY MAY BE LIABLE FOR TRAGIC ACCIDENT QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 16, 2016) – A 43-year-old woman that was pushing her baby in a stroller was hit a city bus as she was crossing 46th Ave. at 111th St. in North Corona, according to the New York Daily News. The bus crushed the woman’s leg as she was crossing Queens Street. The three year old in the stroller did not appear to be harmed. The city had designated the street where the woman was hit as having a “Vision Zero” problem.

The holiday season is coming and it is that time of the year for shopping in crowded malls. When it comes to shopping and traveling, November and December are without a doubt the busiest months of the year. With so much excitement going around, people tend to forget about elevator and escalator safety while moving through the crowds. You should keep in mind that you can prevent most accidents by following simple tips for escalator and elevator safety. Guidelines to Keep You Safe on Elevators There are certain guidelines that you should keep in mind while you are boarding and riding elevators, including: Always board