Being a pedestrian in New York City can be scary. With the number of vehicles on the road, the reckless way in which people drive and the inherent hustle and bustle, auto accidents are common. For pedestrians, the risk of injury and death is enhanced because they do...
A motor vehicle accident can majorly disrupt your life, causing you major injuries and resulting in lost wages and extreme pain and suffering. Bronx residents are used to high traffic from all types of motor vehicles on the roads, including cars, motorcycles, ride...
Each day drivers get into their vehicles and bring with them the physical and mental burdens of their lives. When they let tasks, thoughts, or actions interfere with their driving, they are likely driving while distracted. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Uber hit the scene a few years back, and the rideshare industry took off. If you live in New York, you probably regularly use ridesharing services. However, if you’re in a ridesharing vehicle that gets into an accident, it can be overwhelming and scary. You should do...
For legal purposes, there are two main reasons accidents involving commercial trucks are different from other motor vehicle accidents on New York's roads. First and most importantly, since commercial trucks are generally larger and heavier than passenger cars, truck...
Even if you own a car in New York, there are probably still parts of your day when you’re a pedestrian. Walking alongside busy streets can be dangerous, especially when sidewalks are inadequate. Unfortunately, pedestrian fatalities are still a major problem in the...
Drunk driving remains a serious problem in New York, and persons hurt by drunk drivers may find themselves looking at significant medical and other expenses. Replacing a totaled vehicle and covering various bills when out of work seems daunting. When the negligent...
The rideshare industry provides a way for commuters to save money through a gig economy alternative to traditional taxis. While sometimes less expensive, there is also an issue with less experienced drivers. Rideshare drivers might find the task of transporting...
Head-on crashes could be the worse collisions on New York highways. All vehicle crashes come with the potential for injuries, but head-on accidents come with a high risk of death. And no, it does not take a large truck colliding with a compact car to cause fatal...
Distracted driving is a common cause of motor vehicle accidents in New York. While many people might think that cell phones are the leading cause of distracted driving crashes, this is not the case. In one study, a motorist was more likely to cause a crash while...