Glossary

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage? 

Uninsured motorist coverage  protects drivers injured in accidents, such as hit-and-runs or those involving uninsured drivers.   By law, all vehicles registered in New York must...

Glossary: Driveway

Driveway: Under New York law, a driveway is defined as “every entrance or exit used by vehicular traffic to or from lands or buildings abutting...

Glossary: Private Road

Private Road: New York law defines a private road as: “Every way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner...

Glossary: Bicycle Lane

Bicycle Lane: Some people may think that the rules of the road, as contained in the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, only apply to...

Glossary: Insurance Limits

Insurance Limits: Generally speaking, insurance limits establish the maximum amount that an individual’s auto insurance policy may pay out for personal injury claims following a...

Glossary: Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Supplemental uninsured/underinsured motorist (SUM) coverage may be helpful in situations where someone’s injuries are more serious than the amount of available...

Glossary: Traffic Control Devices 

Traffic Control Devices:  Traffic signs, traffic lights, pavement markings, and other similar devices help maintain order on roadways by guiding the flow of motor vehicle,...

Glossary: Limited-Use Motorcycle 

Limited-Use Motorcycle The New York Vehicle and Traffic Law defines a “limited-use motorcycle” as a “limited-use vehicle having only two or three wheels, with a...

Glossary: Venue  

Venue:  The term “venue” generally describes the place where a civil trial is conducted.  New York law provides that, except where otherwise stated by law,...