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A bicyclist was hit and killed in Prospect Park in early October, according to the NYPD. Both the cyclist and a Peterbilt tractor trailer were traveling eastbound. The driver of the tractor trailer suggested the cyclist “probably hit” a parked car, and “fell into his truck.” 13 other cyclists have been hit and killed in… Read More »

Campaigns against drunk driving have been part of the conversation around American driving habits for decades. More recently, we’ve gained a greater understanding of the risks around texting and driving. But what about driving while drowsy? Unfortunately, drowsy driving is also a large contributor to traffic injuries and fatalities—and since it’s not as widely publicized,… Read More »

Being injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence may seem like a pretty clear-cut case: the other driver is at fault and therefore liable, and you’re probably owed compensation. But what happens if you were already injured, and the accident made a pre-existing condition worse? While the presence of a pre-existing condition… Read More »

Ten individuals, ranging in age from 2 to 65, were injured recently when a New York Police Department vehicle jumped a curb after colliding with another vehicle in the Bronx. Among the injured parties were six pedestrians. Read on to learn what to do if you’ve been hit by a car as a pedestrian. Where… Read More »

The custody and support hearings are long over, and your ex owes you several months’ worth of child support already. Many single parents rely on child support to make ends meet. When your child’s other parent refuses to pay, it can have a detrimental effect on your child’s well-being. How can you collect the missing… Read More »

Few people look forward to divorce, even when it’s amicable. Many people wish they’d never gotten married at all. If they’re eligible for an annulment, that wish can come true—at least in the eyes of the law. Annulment doesn’t just end a marriage. It declares the marriage void, as if it had never happened. That… Read More »

One major (and often contentious) part of divorce proceedings is dividing assets. Which are separate property? Which are marital property, and what can do you do if you disagree on how they should be divided? New York state requires couples to disclose their financial information and assets, so property can be split equitably. Here’s a… Read More »

When a relationship ends, it can be devastating for parents and children alike. When one parent is abusive or neglectful, however, it can be frightening for the other parent. How do allegations of child abuse and neglect affect custody and visitation? New York decides custody and visitation in the “best interest of the child.” There’s… Read More »

If you ride an electronic bike, be careful: e-bike battery fires are on track to double in New York City this year. E-bikes are popular among delivery services today, but their batteries can cause lethal fires. Dangerous batteries E-bike batteries are lighter than other battery types. These lithium batteries “contain a flammable liquid that conveys… Read More »

If you own a boat, the warm summer weather is the perfect time to hit the water. Unfortunately, boating accidents can be just as deadly as vehicle collisions. Last month, two people were killed in a tragic boating accident on the Hudson River when an overloaded boat may have gotten caught in the wake of… Read More »