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Can A Child Sit In The Passenger Seat Of A Car?

Important Child Passenger Safety Considerations   Car seats save more than 300 children each year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, but such restraint...

 Dangers to Cyclists

Helmets are the most effective motorcycle-safety measure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For motorcycle riders helmets are 37% effective in preventing...

What is Pain and Suffering?

If you’ve been in an accident, you may know all too well what pain and suffering feel like. Defining it can be another issue entirely....

What Are Common Bicycle Accident Injuries?

Bicycle-related injuries account for about 900 deaths, 23,000 hospital admissions, 580,000 emergency department visits and over 1.2 million physician visits per year in the United...

Three Types of Driving Distractions 

A small distraction—one that takes a driver’s eyes, mind, or attention off the road even momentarily—is dangerous, not only for the distracted driver, but also...

Is a Helmet Required When Biking in New York?

Bike helmets help prevent cyclists from sustaining serious head injuries when they are involved in accidents. For this reason, New York lawmakers have mandated when...

Bike Safety for Everyone

Owning, driving, and maintaining a car can get expensive.  New Yorkers looking for less-expensive ways to get around are increasingly turning to bicycles, causing bike...

Where Are Bicyclists Supposed to Ride on New York Roads?

Individuals across New York State regularly enjoy biking as a means of transportation, fitness, and leisure. While bicycles offer a healthy and enjoyable way to...

New York to Require New Drivers to Take a Bike and Pedestrian Safety Course

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law new legislation aimed at expanding bicyclist and pedestrian safety in New York State.   The new law...