New York is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Whether it is the night life, the shopping, or the Broadway shows that draw people, tourists flock to New York by the millions each year. Just two decades ago, New York was also considered one of the most dangerous metropolitan cities in America, with a crime rate that seemed as though it would never stop rising. Thanks to a concerted effort by law enforcement and government officials, New York is now a relatively safe big city. Crime, however, does still occur in the Big Apple. Unfortunately, it can sometimes happen right where you are staying, eating or shopping. If you are injured as the result of a criminal act, the property owner where the act occurred could be held liable for your injuries under the laws of premises liability. [Read more…]
What Happens When You Are Injured By An Unidentified Hit And Run Driver?
A Department of Transportation study reported that 1 out of every 5 pedestrians killed in an auto accident was a hit and run victim.
Even though you may not be able to identify the driver or owner of the vehicle that injured you in a hit-and-run accident, you may still be able to recover compensation for your injuries. Although it is not mandatory, many automobile insurance policies provide Uninsured Motorist Benefits (“UM”). If you have UM coverage, then you are entitled to make a claim against your own insurance company to compensate you for your loss. Your insurance company essentially steps in the shoes of the “unidentified” driver. [Read more…]
Walking the Streets of New York–The Not-So-Hidden Danger
New Yorkers love the hustle and bustle of a massive metropolis. Ask a diehard New Yorker if he or she would live anywhere else and the answer is almost always a resounding “no.” New Yorkers are also accustomed to the congestion and the astronomical amount of time it often takes to get from point A to point B. During particularly busy times of the day, you can get to your destination much faster by walking than trying to drive there. Walking, though, can be dangerous in the Big Apple–and not just because of crime. Pedestrian accidents are far more common than many people realize. [Read more…]