Obtaining a driver's license is a right of passage in the U.S. According to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, a person can apply for a driver's license when he or she reaches the age of 16. While receiving a license requires passing some tests and meeting...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How can people driving while drowsy put you in danger?
As you travel along, you may not take much notice of whether people around you are sleepy or not while driving. However, someone driving while drowsy can put any surrounding vehicles in danger. Learning about why this issue is important can help you if you are in an...
Drunk drivers pose a serious threat to NY motorists
When one chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking, they put everyone’s life at risk, including their own. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, there are more than 300,000 drinking and driving incidents across the U.S. every year. While drunk drivers...
Tips for avoiding U-turn accidents
Anyone who has ever driven in New York understands that the traffic can be difficult to navigate. Additionally, parking can be hard to find. These factors make U-turns a common, but risky, maneuver that New York drivers must execute. These tips can help you stay safe....
Red-light-running, road deaths increasing in New York
Traffic fatalities are on the rise across New York City and the rest of the nation, and so, too, is the number of drivers who are blowing through red lights at signaled intersections. Research suggests a clear link between the rising number of road deaths in New York...
How do TBIs manifest?
Suffering from a head injury after a motor vehicle accident can cause a number of other difficulties, as well. This includes the possibility of a traumatic brain injury or TBI. Understanding how TBIs manifest is important for administering the correct treatment as...
Why is driving an overweight truck dangerous?
Truck drivers across the country must follow specific protocols and procedures in order to ensure that they transport their loads as safely as possible. To that end, strict regulations exist to help prevent these drivers from hitting the road with a truck that is over...
New York motor vehicle accident laws that may affect your case
Motor vehicle accidents cause injuries ranging in severity from minor to death, and financial strain is a common side effect. According to U.S. News and World Report, New York City is the fourth most congested city in the country. If you suffered an injury from an...
Questions insurance companies ask after auto accidents and why you should not answer them
An auto wreck is a traumatic event. Painful though it may be, the moment of impact is only the beginning. A dance will follow over who is at fault and must pay for the damage. According to Forbes, State Farm is the largest auto insurer in America. Dozens more operate...
Why are SUVs more dangerous to pedestrians than cars?
Over the past 40 years, there has been an overall decline in fatalities from motor vehicle accidents. However, one type of accident that has defied the trend is the vehicle-to-pedestrian collision. For the past decade, the number of pedestrian deaths has increased...