Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you asked people you know whether they think they are good drivers, a vast majority of them would say, “Yes!” However, you have probably observed others whose driving actually scared you. Unfortunately, you cannot avoid every car accident, but you can prevent some....

Pedestrian deaths occur more often in New York during the warmer months when more people are out and about on foot than they are during colder temperatures. Many American motorists have also begun demonstrating a clear preference for SUVs, as opposed to smaller,...

Car crashes are now the top cause of death among teenagers. While teenage drivers cause many of the fatal and nonfatal crashes that take place across New York and the nation, drivers and passengers traveling in cars not driven by the teenager often wind up injured or...

When you feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your skin while riding, you can easily see the benefits of having a motorcycle. However, there are some distinct handling differences between motorcycles and cars. One of the biggest is the size and visibility of a...

Any vehicle can roll over although some are more susceptible than others to such an accident. Your SUV, for example. Many rollovers occur because the vehicle “trips.” What does this mean, and where does responsibility lie? About tripped rollovers According to data...

A good deal of chaos surrounds a vehicle crash, even if it is only a minor accident. If you are the injured victim of a crash, you want justice. What steps can you take after the accident to help your own cause? Take charge Check yourself for injuries, then see to the...

As a New Yorker, you are no stranger to walking dozens of blocks in a single trip. To stay safe, you watch and listen for approaching vehicles. This approach may have to change as electric vehicles become more common, though, as these vehicles emit virtually no sound....

There are some inherent dangers to operating a motorcycle, which has led to a number of misconceptions about the role motorcycles play in traffic accidents. Even motorcycle drivers themselves might be under misconceptions that can lead to an accident. Understanding...