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Liability of municipality in bike accident case. Estate of Madison Lyden v. City of New York, No. 1:19-cv-07212 (S.D.N.Y. 2019)

Bicycle accidents in urban areas like New York City are unfortunately common. One such tragic incident occurred on August 10, 2018, when a young Australian tourist named Madison Lyden was struck and killed by a garbage truck while riding her bicycle in Manhattan. The accident sparked outrage among the cycling…

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Liability in a motorcycle accident caused by hazardous road conditions.  Madarash v. BUCH, 151 A.D.2d 297 (N.Y. App. Div. 1989)

Riding a motorcycle can be an exciting and exhilarating experience. However, it can also be dangerous, especially when other drivers are negligent or reckless. In some cases, accidents are caused by factors outside of the rider’s control, such as poor road conditions. One such case is Madarash v. BUCH which…

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Court found driver liable in a pedestrian accident because he did not exercise due care. Stathis v. Leonardis, 72 N.Y.2d 517 (1988)

Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries, and the victim may be entitled to compensation for their damages. The law in New York provides protection to pedestrians, and drivers have a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing harm to them. In Stathis v. Leonardis, the New York…

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