On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Mar 10, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Jan 7, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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....
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Dec 20, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In a survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 45% of the 2,003 respondents admitted to driving in such a drowsy state that they had trouble keeping their eyes open. This, as New York residents should know, is a dangerous condition to drive in. AAA reports...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Nov 22, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Artificial intelligence may provide the answer when it comes to reducing distracted driving. Researchers and automakers are striving to create cameras and sensors that can monitor drivers’ behavior and do several things in response to distracted driving. One of...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Oct 30, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The number of traffic accident fatalities in New York and across the country dropped from 2017 to 2018, and the trend is continuing into 2019. According to statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there was a decline of 2.4% in the...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Oct 17, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Drivers in New York and every other state are concerned about road safety. The unfortunate truth is that every seven seconds, someone is injured in a car accident. However, there are a couple of ways that drivers can prevent motor vehicle accidents from occurring. One...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Sep 30, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Lawmakers in New York City have been debating the issue of electric bicycles and scooters for years. Those in favor of e-bikes and e-scooters say that they offer a clean and green alternative to diesel and gasoline engines, but they are currently banned in Manhattan...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Sep 13, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many people living in New York and around the country are cyclists. While cycling is a popular sport and mode of transportation, it is not without its risks. In many areas, streets are primarily occupied by automobiles, which can pose a significant danger to those...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Aug 29, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Some people in New York may have purchased a Subaru Crosstrek because the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety gave it the highest safety rating. However, the vehicle has also been involved in the highest number of at-fault accidents. Insurify, an auto insurance...
