According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are three types of driving distractions: cognitive, manual, and visual. Cognitive distraction occurs when you take your mind off driving, while manual distractions involve removing your hands from the...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you are in an accident with a public transit vehicle
If you sustain an injury in a motor vehicle crash caused by someone else's negligence or recklessness, New York laws allow you to hold the at-fault person liable for the damages you suffered. This extends to accidents caused by public transit, as well When it comes...
What makes motorcycle accident injuries so common?
As a motorcyclist, you are likely more prone to injury during an accident than motorists who drive enclosed vehicles. The Insurance Information Institute reports that in 2017, motorcycle riders were almost 30 times more likely to die in crashes when compared to...
What are some tips for sharing the road with pedestrians?
Pedestrians are vulnerable when walking in and near roadways. While they should follow laws and do their part to stay safe, you also have to look out for them. As a driver, part of your duty is to ensure you share the road safely with everyone. The New York Department...
Is eating and drinking while driving dangerous?
Thanks to a great deal of effort by many both in New York and throughout the U.S. in recent, you know that distracted driving is a real problem facing you and other motorists. Yet if asked to define distracted driving, you might limit it to using a cell phone while...
Overview of insurance coverage for Uber accident victims
Connecting with transportation through the Uber application has become a normal activity for many NYC residents. Even so, your Uber driver's insurance coverage may not be the top thing on your mind unless an accident happens. Suffering an injury while riding with an...
Why femur fractures in car accidents are serious
Motor vehicle accidents in New York sometimes involve pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists. While all crashes can result in serious injuries, pedestrians and cyclists have greater injury risks because of the lack of protection that they have from the forces in...
How can I find the right motorcycle helmet?
According to the New York State Health Department, both passengers and riders of motorcycles must wear helmets at all times. Choosing the right helmet is also important to ensure you are fully protected in the event of an accident. There are many factors that must go...
Is this a distracted driving behavior?
New York roads are often dangerous for drivers like you. Many factors feed into the risks. The crowded streets and mix of pedestrians and vehicles is one risk factor. Another includes distracted driving behaviors. Most people know the most risky of distracted driving...
Seat belts are mandatory in New York
Using a seat belt when in a vehicle is not a mere suggestion in New York. It is the law. According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, it is a primary enforcement state, which means that officers can pull over and ticket someone for not wearing a seat...