MTA Stats Show Auto Accidents and Injuries Have Increased on the Verrazano
The MTA has released new figures showing accidents by each crossing, which show that the Verrazano Narrows saw the greatest increases in the number of accidents. According to a news report in the New York Post, there were 57 more accidents and 17 more injuries there in 2009 than there were in 2008. The RFK Bridge, on the other hand, saw large decreases with 78 less auto accidents and 10 less injuries during the same period. The Bronx-Whitestone, Cross Bay, Marine Parkway, the Queens Midway Tunnel and Throgs Neck Bridges also saw increases in the number of incidents. Officials believe speeding and reckless drivers cause most of the problems on the Verrazano and say they will deploy more MTA officers who will enforce the speed limit there.
Statistical studies are a great yardstick for cities and agencies to measure the safety of their roadways, intersections and crossings. Numbers don't lie. Agencies rely on numbers to determine trends and figure out how to make those roadways safer for the traveling public. It's a significant tool in their arsenal. However, despite these studies and reports, often we find that very little is done to actually improve traffic safety. Dangerous and defective roadways cause hundreds if not thousands of auto accidents in New York City.
If you have been injured in an auto accident because of someone else's negligence or because of a dangerous roadway, please remember that you have rights. You may seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages and other damages. If you have been injured, please contact the experienced and knowledgeable New York car accident attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, LLP for a free and confidential consultation. We will thoroughly investigate your case, fight for your legal rights and make sure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries, damages and loss.
Source: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/report_accidents_up_on_verrazano_PqQhJxqZ7dMBfqothcfNlO
