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...
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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...
What should I do if a car hit me while I was in a crosswalk?
Using the crosswalk provides some protection as you navigate New York City streets. However, drivers continue to strike law-abiding pedestrians, most notably due to speeding and left-hand turns. After a collision, any of these actions may help you to recover...
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...
What should new riders know about motorcycle safety?
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...
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...