Any time people in New York drive, they can only control their own actions. They cannot control he actions of the other drivers on the road. However, when they are riding in Ubers or other ride-sharing services, they have even less control. They cannot even control...
Car accidents happen. Indeed, no matter how safe your driving habits become, eventually, there’s a good chance that another driver’s negligence will catch up with you. The one thing that good drivers rely on is their car insurance. But, can your car insurance company...
In some motor vehicle accidents, the fault is clear. The circumstances plainly point at one driver or the other. In other accidents, fault cannot be easily pinpointed from a simple chronology of events. In a recent collision on Staten Island, three teenagers died in...
While Independence Day is a joyful time for many New Yorkers, it is unfortunately a holiday during which residents of the City are more likely to experience a traffic-related tragedy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) almost 1,400...
In a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 80% of drivers surveyed admitted to aggressive driving at least once in the previous 30 days. This includes speeding, cutting off other drivers, tailgating, etc. This suggests that most, if not all, of our...
According to recent statistics from the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, speeding continues to pose a safety threat on the nation’s roads. Based on 2019 numbers, NHTSA states that about 9,475 people lost their lives because of...
Unfortunately, the number of pedestrian accidents across the United States is on the rise. This is particularly true in New York City. The accident phenomenon has caught the attention of activists and transportation safety agencies, who are very concerned. Whether in...
A personal injury claim can be a great way to find accountability and recover compensation following a serious car accident. But, even if the evidence seems stacked in your favor, you can’t overlook the arguments that the other side might make. Doing so could severely...
On November 1st, a new seatbelt law went into effect in New York State. The new law requires that all passengers in the backseat of a vehicle must wear a seat belt. The law not only extends to personal vehicles but includes ride-sharing services as well. Before the...
According to the CDC Americans spent more than 1 million days in the hospital each year as a result of a car crash. Out of the 2.5 million people that go to the emergency room each year from car crash-related injuries, almost 200,000 of them end up admitted as a...