On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Sep 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Aug 25, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Aug 18, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Godosky & Gentile, P.C. | Jul 31, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
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...
