Roads can be unsafe for many reasons. They may be lined by big trees or bushes that obscure the ability to see approaching traffic. They may experience heavy levels of commuter traffic or feature numerous blind curves. They could be close to a popular bar where people...
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Navigating Slip and Fall Concerns As Spring Arrives
Springtime in New York can be pretty magical. As the brutality and isolation of wintertime fade away, many New Yorkers spend far more time outside their own homes than they have in many months. It is important to embrace the beauty of spring, if only because doing so...
Why The NHTSA’s Crash Test Dummies Need An Update
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a study indicating that the crash test dummies that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been using for decades need to be updated. Specifically, the current models do not...
How much uninsured motorist coverage should a driver have?
After a car crash, people have to cover expensive vehicle repair invoices and pay for medical treatment. Lost wages are also a concern, especially if someone suffers a significant injury. Drivers in New York have several different layers of protection from the cost...
4 distractions that cause motor vehicle accidents
Distracted driving is one of the leading contributing factors to motor vehicle accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claimed 3,142 lives in 2020 in the U.S. Drivers should concentrate on driving to be...
2 ways New York property owners can cause outdoor slip-and-falls
Slip-and-falls typically receive the most attention when they occur inside a business. People readily acknowledge negligent maintenance may have played a role in someone falling in a store because of spills or electrical cords running across the aisles. Such incidents...
Common causes of truck accidents
Most road users will agree that there are risks when it comes to sharing the road with larger vehicles such as trucks and other commercial vehicles. Their sheer size and presence on the road can be intimidating and it sometimes feels like their movements can be...
Who is responsible for injured passengers in an Uber or Lyft?
Rideshare arrangements can be very convenient. You can get a little wild at your class reunion or at a friend's bachelor party without worrying about hurting yourself later. You can get from the airport to your hotel while visiting another city without the hassle of a...
Don’t post about your car accident on social media
Almost everyone uses social media in some capacity. Whether you have accounts of your own or you just spend time browsing online, you’ll know that anything that’s posted has the potential to spread far and wide. There’s always the temptation to share details of your...