We live in an increasingly mobile and hurried society. Various conveyances can get us from place to place, whether that involves walking, biking, or jetting across oceans and continents. Automobiles remain our primary mode of transportation. Driving a car or truck...
Year: 2020
Despite saving lives, seat belts may also cause major injuries
If you want to increase your chances of surviving a serious car accident, you should wear your seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. After all, of the roughly 37,000 people who died in car accidents in 2017, nearly half were not wearing seat...
Is there a right way to make left-hand turns?
If you are teaching your teenager to drive, you will quickly discover how easy it can be to become overly comfortable in our driving abilities. Riding with someone who has yet to develop habits can highlight just how complicated and dangerous some driving situations...
A rear-end collision, TBI and those costly medical bills
You may never have been the victim of a vehicle crash, but that could change in an instant. Rear-end collisions, for example, happen every day in the state of New York. Even after this kind of seemingly minor accident, you should seek prompt medical attention since...
Why is hands-free technology imperfect?
New York drivers understand the need to stay focused on the road. After all, distracted driving makes up an enormous share of driving-related crashes and fatalities. But sometimes, there are situations in which a driver must use a handheld device. Rideshare and...
Staying safe from slipping and falling when you work in food service
Working at a restaurant in New York means you will probably encounter a wet floor on occasion along with many other potential hazards. Staying safe while you are at work is a joint effort between you and your employer. Taking initiative for your own safety may improve...
What you must prove in a premises liability case
A property owner has a duty to keep his or her space clear and free from hazards. When this does not happen and you fall and hurt yourself as a result, you may have legal recourse. To be successful in making a premises liability claim in New York, you must be able to...
Common accidents that happen at intersections
Intersections can make motorists feel confused and stressed. With many signs, signals and markings to acknowledge, drivers may make mistakes that they wouldn’t elsewhere on the road. Around 40% of motor vehicle accidents occur at intersections. Most of these...
What should I know about wrongful death in NY?
The death of a loved one is always tragic. However, the situation becomes much worse when the reason for your loved one's death is the negligence or fault of a third party. This is the basis of a wrongful death suit. However, all 50 states have different laws when it...
How many people in New York die in DUI crashes?
Since its founding in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has worked tirelessly to create awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. Other advocacy groups and law enforcement agencies have also collaborated with this mission. Over the years, the laws...