Vaccaro Law Sues NYPD and the DMV to Uphold Cyclists’ Rights
On December 5, 2023, Vaccaro Law sought appellate review of the refusal by NYPD and DMV to apply...
Open Letter from the NYC Bike Family to Mayor Adams
Dear Mayor Adams, Traffic violence has killed 26 New Yorkers riding bicycles in 2023 alone — and more...
“After the Hit-and-Run,” Mari Cohen for Jewish Currents
Mari Cohen, a hit-and-run crash victim represented by Steve Vaccaro, wrote about her experience in Jewish Currents, where...
The U.S. Sun: “Drivers are just realizing wearing headphones behind the wheel is illegal – you could face $150 fines and jail time,” Kristen Brown
Normally, pedestrians aren’t subject to fines or jail time for wearing headphones while walking but wearing headphones can...
“‘Shattered’: Driver Fined Just $250 After Killing Queens Man”, Kevin Duggan
Vaccaro Law represents Faye and Daniel Zuzworsky, whose son Daniel was killed in the crosswalk with the right...
“Experts Slam Lawsuit by Open Streets Opponents (Who, Of Course, Have No Problem with Cars),” Kevin Duggan for Streetsblog
Plaintiffs alleging disability discrimination sued individuals and neighborhood associations that perform the work necessary to run the Department...
“HE WALKS: Postal Service Driver Dodges Jail Time Despite Killing Cyclist”, Kevin Duggan
Steve Vaccaro represents the family of Jeffrey Williamson, a cyclist killed on the Upper West Side in 2021...
“GUILTY! Former USPS Driver Facing Jail Time for Killing UWS Cyclist”, Kevin Duggan
In only the second known full bench trial of charges under the Right of Way Law, prosecutor Candace...
“NYC Comptroller’s Report Finds Payments to Settle City-Owned Vehicle Crashes Have Nearly Doubled Over the Past Decade,” Comptroller Brad Lander
Personal injury settlements totaled $653.9 million for claims filed between FY 2012 and FY 2021. The New York City...
“No Charges for Truck Driver Who Killed Cyclist Despite Being on a No-Truck Route and Failing to Yield,” Gersh Kuntzman for Streetsblog
Steve Vaccaro commented on the extensive evidence of criminal recklessness visible in photographs of the crash scene: The...