Alcohol-impaired driving kills thousands of people each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the data available for the most recent 10-year period shows that 3,233 people died in New York motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol-impaired...

A motor vehicle crash can result in devastating injuries. It is essential to know what happened and who caused the accident. Advocates for the injured victim will initiate a thorough investigation of the crash site and look for evidence that will help determine who...

Not too long after a car crash, you may notice dull or aching pain down your back. Even though it may not seem like it at the time of the accident, it could be the beginning signs of a spinal cord injury. Common symptoms According to the Mayo Clinic, you should note...

Riding a motorcycle involves inevitable risk, but you may be able to mitigate your risks to some extent by wearing a helmet whenever you ride on one. Wearing a helmet reduces head injury risks for motorcycle drivers as well as passengers, but studies show that...

In New York, motorcyclists must follow the same traffic laws as other motorists and share the same responsibilities and rights while on the road. Unfortunately, the relatively small size of motorcycles compared to other vehicles means that even careful riders may find...

Because motorcycles are smaller and more agile than cars, trucks or SUVs, you may be at increased risk of an accident every time you ride. Therefore, you should always put on a high-quality helmet and other pieces of protective riding gear before climbing behind the...

According to the New York City Motorcycle Safety Study, the rate of fatal motorcycle accidents in the five boroughs is twice the rate in the rest of New York state. Traffic congestion, alcohol use and lack of proper licensing contribute to this increase...

New York motorists are notorious for having a temper on the road. Drivers in the city can become easily irritated if stuck behind a slow driver or cut off by another motorist. This is especially true if you are stuck in traffic while rushing to get to an important...

The streets in New York bustle with people at all hours. In a city with such dense population, hands-free technology is becoming more popular. While car companies tout it as a way to avoid the dangers of distracted driving, how helpful is it in the end? The Open...

Drivers in New York may own a car with the latest safety features like lane-keeping assist, which helps prevent lane drifting, and adaptive cruise control, which accelerates and decelerates without driver input to maintain a good distance from the vehicle in front....