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Common Types of Bicycle Accident Injuries in Personal Injury Claims

Bicycle accidents can result in devastating injuries that have long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Unfortunately, in New York State, personal injury claims arising from bicycle accidents are prevalent due to the high volume of cyclists sharing the roadways with motor vehicles. This article briefly reviews some of the most common types of bike accident injuries seen in…

Peter J. Gregory

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Personal Injury Claims

Bicycle accidents can lead to severe injuries and, in some cases, even fatalities. The Greater Rochester area, with its active cycling community, witnesses a significant number of bicycle accidents…

This Week is Speed Awareness Week in New York State

From July 31 to August 8, New York State Police and local law enforcement officials will be increasing the number of police patrolling the roadways during the state’s annual “Speed Awareness…

Dangerous Driving Conditions During COVID-19

As the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues, there has been an increase in speeding and reckless behavior on the nation’s roadways. Although traffic congestion is down, average driving…

COVID-19: NY Tolls Statute of Limitations Deadline to File Lawsuits

In response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed an Executive Order tolling the statute of limitations for all civil claims, including personal injury…

Study: Distracted Driving Leading to Increased Injuries

A recent study that appeared in a division of the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that the number of cell phone related head and neck injuries in recent years has increased, likely…

Pedestrian Deaths: It’s Getting Riskier to Walk and Bike

According to a recent report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding roadway fatalities, fewer people are dying in vehicle crashes. That is encouraging, especially since…

Are Your Covered? New York Makes Key Auto Insurance Change

What happens if you are in a car accident caused by another driver who has woefully inadequate insurance to compensate you for the pain, suffering, and permanent disability you have experienced?…

Summer Begins “100 Deadliest Days” for Teen Drivers

By Peter J. Gregory From Memorial Day to Labor Day, there is a sharp increase in automobile fatalities involving teen drivers. It is what AAA calls the "100 Deadliest Days." According…

Cell Phone Addicts are the New Drunk Drivers

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the National Safety Council, every day, at least 9 Americans die and 100 are injured in distracted driving crashes. A recent study of…

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