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NEW YORK CITY BUS ACCIDENT LAWYER

While buses are a relatively safe form of public transportation for New Yorkers, when they are involved in accidents they can cause serious damage and injury

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Car Accident Review

“I was in a car accident for the first time and was very worried about how to deal with this situation. But when lawyers from

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What Are The Causes and Risks Involved in New York Pedestrian Accidents?

According to a survey conducted by the New York Department of Transportation, more than one-fifth of all pedestrian accidents in the state involve large commercial vehicles, buses, delivery trucks, and taxis. The survey also showed that nearly one-third of all accidents occur due to the vehicle driven by distracted drivers. The rate of fatalities in pedestrian accidents is also significantly higher in New York compared to other types of automobile crashes.

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in New York

Pedestrian accidents may occur for a number of reasons. However, as per the reported data and studies conducted over the years, the majority of these accidents occur due to driver’s negligence. At times, pedestrians are also injured by vehicles in acts of intentional violence. Let us delve deeper into the primary causes of pedestrian accidents in New York City.

Distracted Driving

The use of smartphones and other portable handheld devices while driving contributes to a majority of pedestrian accidents, and it has been getting worse in recent years. In a dense cosmopolitan city like NYC, distracted driving can be more damaging and can quickly lead to a crash. It is not surprising that one-third of all pedestrian accidents in NYC occur due to distracted driving.

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