While motorists cannot always tell when another driver is impaired, you should be able to spot the signs of drunk driving. Keeping your distance in this situation may help you avoid a serious auto accident. These are the red flags that often indicate an impaired...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
When accidents happen during ride-hailing trips
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way people in New York travel, but the worst sometimes happens, and the ride-hailing car is involved in an accident. At that point, there are some key actions that passengers need to take. Steps to take...
Truck accident liability
Survivors of serious truck accidents often have to deal with physical and emotional stress. Sometimes, the most stressful part is filing a claim because crash victims don't know who is liable for the accident. Determining liability in a trucking accident should be...
Does using GPS count as distracted driving?
Most people in New York don't count using a GPS unit as distracted driving, but this behavior doesn't just distract you: It can actually be illegal under certain circumstances. Anything that pulls your attention away from the road can increase your risk of getting...
How evidence is found in a truck accident
Accidents are becoming increasingly common in areas such as the Bronx, New York. Despite this, however, it is always important to get the necessary evidence to prove who is at fault. You need to understand the types of evidence for a vehicle accident. Accident reports...
Your rights after an Uber accident
Depending on the circumstances, you may seek compensation for damages from an Uber driver or the company’s insurance carrier if you suffer an injury in an Uber-involved accident. Which party incurs the actual liability may depend on whether the Uber driver was...
How does a no-fault law affect you after an accident?
New York is a no-fault state when it comes to car accidents. What this means is that each party pays for his or her own damages after a crash. However, you may still have the ability to take the other party to court if he or she is responsible for the accident and the...
Pedestrians dying at high rates in SUV crashes
Whether they spend more time driving or walking, New York residents should know that pedestrians are facing more and more risks and that the rise in SUVs may have a part to play in it. While deaths arising from motor vehicle accidents have been declining in recent...
Teen driving fatalities
Parents in New York and other parts of the country likely worry each time their teenager leaves home for a drive. Unfortunately, 3,000 teenagers each year never make it home after becoming involved in traffic accidents. Motor vehicle accidents represent the leading...
What are the laws regulating operating hours for truck drivers?
Given the prevalence of people who report experiencing some degree of fatigue while behind the wheel, you likely know just how impairing drowsiness can be while driving. For you (and most other motorists in New York), the solution may be simple: just pull off the road...