School Bus Safety
We place our children’s lives in the hands of school bus drivers almost every day. Even if the driver is competent and safe, accidents can still happen. Recently a number of school bus-related accidents caused …
What Not to Do After a Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident is stressful, and adrenaline may prevent you from thinking straight. But it’s important to maintain a cool head and keep in mind some things you should not do in …
Do Car Safety Features Really Save Lives?
The latest innovations in new cars involve high-tech safety features. There is some concern that all of this technology, with multiple audible and visual warning systems, can be just as distracting as using a cell …
Can Electric Cars be Dangerous?
With the high price of gas and a desire to reduce one’s carbon footprint, electric cars are becoming more and more popular. Unlike conventional and hybrid vehicles, electric cars are powered entirely by electricity stored …
Report Shows Teens Pick Up Bad Driving Habits from Parents
Teens have a tendency to test boundaries and break the rules, but when they do so while driving there can be deadly consequences. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2016 …
Rear-end Collisions
Approximately 1.7 million rear-end collisions occur on U.S. highways each year. Many people equate rear-end collisions with fender benders and don’t give them much thought. However, about 17,000 people die each year in rear-end crashes, …
Taxi and Rideshare Accidents
Taxis and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft operate throughout New York City and provide a convenient way to get around the city. However, they are also the source of serious accidents.
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Dram Shop Laws in New York
When someone is injured by an intoxicated person, it may not be the intoxicated person alone that is liable for the injuries. In some cases, the business or person who served the intoxicated person alcohol …
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
It happens at an alarming rate. Drivers barely able to keep their eyes open are driving all over New York City and placing pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists on the road at risk. Drowsy driving …
Taxi Accidents
Thousands of taxi cabs are on the road at any given time in New York City. Therefore, it’s not surprising that taxi accidents are a common occurrence. Most taxis safely transport people to their destinations, …