If you are a new motorcycle owner, you are probably excited to get on the road. While riding can be a fun and freeing experience, it is not without its risks. That is why it is crucial that new riders are properly informed before taking off. Having the right...
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Making Brooklyn safer for pedestrians
You never really know what could be in store when you step out onto the sidewalk in this city. We believe that kind of experience should trigger excitement and hope — not fear. Unfortunately, fear is exactly what reckless and negligent drivers engender when they...
Pedestrian deaths are increasing
In 2019, there were almost 7,000 pedestrian deaths in the United States. Many of these deaths occurred right here in New York. Municipalities and other governments need to reconsider the laws and the ways that drivers interact with pedestrians in order to bring down...
Motorcycles and vehicles can share the road safely
When the weather is nice, the number of motorcycles on the road surges. Along with this surge is an increase in accidents, and many of them are serious, if not fatal, for motorcycle riders. Both motorists and motorcyclists have a responsibility to respect each other’s...
The claims process after a car accident
You may not be one of the 38,800 people the National Safety Council estimates died in a car accident in 2019, but you may still have suffered in a collision. Serious car accident injuries may have made it difficult for you to get back to work and your normal routine. ...
Heavy rain and pedestrian accidents
During the spring and summer months, there are times when certain parts of the country see very heavy rainfall. For some, this weather is a relief from hot temperatures and welcomed for other reasons, but rain also poses various threats. In fact, heavy rain increases...
Safe riding practices for more control of a motorcycle
New motorcycle riders in New York share the anticipation of adventure and thrill. Their focus on developing the skills and competence to operate their bike with control and confidence may lessen their risk of getting hurt in an accident. People may choose to...
Study: senior drivers lower car crash risks by watching videos
Because of the pandemic, traffic on Bronx streets is dramatically thinner. When the city, nation and world rebounds and recovers, most people expect the hustle, bustle and traffic congestion to return as well. Part of the return to normalcy will, for many people,...
What to do if you are in a multi-car accident
Identifying the driver at fault in a two-car crash on New York roadways is often a simple process. If a car hit you from behind, ran a red light or sideswiped you while trying to pass, they are at fault. However, in crashes that involve several cars, determining who...
What you should know before getting a rideshare
In New York and in many other states in the nation, drivers who do not own a vehicle or who depend on public transportation now have other options when attempting to go somewhere. Using their app, drivers can contact Uber, Lyft and other rideshare companies, to let...
