How much a car crash costs you will depend on several factors. One of them will be how severe the wreck was. Another will be how much coverage you carry, as well as how much insurance the other driver has. New York mandates that drivers carry both liability coverage...
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Is a property owner liable for your fall on an icy sidewalk?
Saratoga Springs, New York, gets about 60 inches of snow, on average, in the winter – which is more than double the average for the United States as a whole. What does that mean? Well, if you have to walk anywhere this winter, you need to make sure that you grab your...
Teenage truckers in New York? It could soon be a reality
Traveling down the highway with a lot of big rigs can make anybody nervous. You really have to hope that the truckers behind those wheels know what they are doing. That’s why it’s so concerning to so many people that New York wants to give teenagers the ability to get...
How big of an impact does a phone have on driving skills?
Distracted driving is in some ways like drunk driving. It is a driving decision that contributes to numerous motor vehicle collisions and thousands of deaths every year. Distracted drivers, like drunk drivers, may habitually engage in unsafe behaviors and believe that...
Road hazards to look out for this winter season
Weather hazards are more pronounced over winter, which is why you should be extra careful whenever you hit the road. From poor visibility to hazardous road conditions, the danger is ever-present, and even the most experienced drivers fall victim to accidents. For your...
Why do soft-tissue injuries take longer to heal than broken bones?
Broken bones that occur following an accident may take several weeks or months to recover and heal, depending on the severity of the break. For many people, the recovery process seems like it should be over once that bone is healed enough to go back to using it...
What are the main causes of pedestrian accidents in New York?
Walking is a natural part of life and can help you maintain good health. So, it is not surprising that New York is parked with pedestrians on their way to work, the gym or even one of the city’s attractions. But what happens when that morning or evening walk turns...
3 key facts about truck blind spots
Vehicle collisions are potentially dangerous in their own right. However, accidents that involve trucks and larger commercial vehicles pose a further risk of serious injury. All vehicles have blind spots. Essentially, these are areas around the vehicle where vision is...
3 seasonal safety issues you need to consider before a fall drive
Most safety guides addressing seasonal traffic safety will focus on winter. After all, New York can get slammed with snow and may have icy streets even when there isn't much precipitation on the ground. With all of the focus on extreme winter weather, however, people...