NY & National Accident Statistics
Automobile Accidents
There are eight million people who live in New York City, and if you’ve spent any time there, you know it seems as if there are also eight million drivers caught crawling along on its streets. So it is not surprising to find out that according to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (www.nydmv.state.ny.us), in 2007 there were nearly 80,000 total motor vehicle accidents. Of those, however, only 264 involved fatalities. 52,711 accidents caused personal injury, and more than 26,000 resulted in property damage. Of the accidents involving personal injuries, some 3,500 resulted in what is classified as "serious" injury, with 5,700 classified as "moderate." The most prevalent reported contributing factor? Driver inattention.
Pedestrians did not fare well either. 11,035 accidents involved pedestrians and motor vehicles. 135 pedestrians were killed in the accident. Almost 3,000 involved bicycles and motor vehicles, and 25 cyclists were killed. Males, particularly between the ages of 21 and 49, accounted for by far the largest number of accidents, and 80% of the fatalities.
Slip and Fall Cases
A slip and fall case is a type of premises liability case, where a person is injured because of a dangerous condition on someone’s premises. A slip and fall can result from icy conditions, wet conditions, unsafe walkways or staircases â a quick slip with long-term serious injury consequences. In New York City, slip and fall cases cost the City about $70 million for 2005, according to the New York Daily News. Sidewalk lawsuits accounted for $68.2 million, with an average payment of $30,637 for the 2,226 cases where damages were awarded. In the prior fiscal year, NYC paid $71.6 million for 2,581 cases, for an average payment of $27,741.
This article has been provided courtesy of NY Accident attorneys Pulvers, Pulvers, & Thompson LLP, 866-642-5604, www.pulversthompson.com.
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