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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
