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The Constant Risk to Motorcyclists on the Road   

Many motorcycle accidents occur because the driver fails to see the motorcyclist. A 2018 study found that many traffic accidents involving motorcycles may occur because...

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....

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...

Determining Liability After A Multi-Vehicle Accident

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between  2016 and 2020 nearly 1,5000 fatal car crashes happened on New York...

Importance of Proper Child Safety Restraints

Seatbelt use can save lives. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seatbelts saved nearly 15,000 lives in 2017, and over 2,500...

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...

September 24, 2022 is National Seat Check Saturday

Each year, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) participates in National Seat Check Saturday to promote child passenger safety. The GTSC partners with local and...

Glossary: U-Turn 

U-TURN:  Some motorists try to execute U-turns when they wish to change directions and drive in the opposite direction. Many U-turns occur at intersections where...

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...