Distracted driving is on the rise, and the advent of advanced in-vehicle technology has made matters worse. Infotainment systems are found in many newer vehicles. While millennials are often seen as the major source of …
Distracted driving is a major cause of serious car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claimed 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. The increase in smartphone usage and in-vehicle technology …
When you’ve been involved in a car accident, it can be a stressful and emotional time. It is important, however, to take the right steps after an accident in order to help you with any …
Every year thousands of people are injured in backover accidents. A backover accident can cause severe injuries. A backover accident occurs when a bicyclist or pedestrian is struck by a car that is going in …
According to data released in the Mayor’s Management Report, New York City motorists were issued 1,027,000 moving traffic citations in the fiscal year 2019. This is the lowest number of citations since 2015. Citations …
Everyone has exceeded the speed limit at some point. However, many drivers make speeding a habit. As the speed of a vehicle increases, it becomes harder to maneuver and control. This can lead to a …
Delivery drivers run rampant throughout New York City, delivering everything from Amazon orders to takeout food. Over the past few years, the number of delivery drivers on the road has skyrocketed. Increased numbers of delivery …
In 2014, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new program called Vision Zero. The purpose of the program was to completely eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2024. Five years later, some people …
If you’ve been injured on the job, in New York, you have the right to file a claim for workers’ compensation to receive reimbursement for your medical bills and lost wages. However, sometimes, a third …
Most car accidents are the result of carelessness on the part of a driver. However, not all accidents are caused by a driver’s negligence. Sometimes the negligence of others is to blame. This may be …