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Driving down the highway, it is easy to overlook the potential dangers lurking on the road, especially when it comes to large trucks. These behemoths of the asphalt are essential for transporting goods across the country, but they often come with hidden hazards that go unnoticed. 1. Fatigue Long hours on the road can take a toll on any driver,…
If you are in a motor vehicle wreck with a tractor-trailer, chances are you or someone else affected sustained injuries. In fact, according to statistics, 74% of fatal vehicle accidents involve a large truck. You may not know who is responsible for crashes involving truckers, so here is some information on relevant New York law. What should you do if…
If you sustain an injury in a vehicle accident caused by an uninsured driver, what happens next? New York is a no-fault insurance state, but how can you be sure you will receive adequate compensation? What steps should you take after the accident? Understanding no-fault insurance If you suffer an injury in a vehicle crash, the no-fault law in New…
Every winter, New Yorkers become acutely aware of how easy it can be to get involved in a weather-related accident. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration reports that at least 24% of weather-related vehicular accidents every year are a result of the icy and snowy conditions. These conditions cause over 100,000 reported injuries and over 1,000 deaths per…
All drivers should have an idea of how to avoid having a crash. One type of accident that is particularly dangerous is the head-on collision because it puts two vehicles that are traveling at high speeds against each other. These crashes can easily be fatal, so you should do your best to avoid it. The first clue that you might…
A Long Island high school senior died following an automobile crash just two weeks before she was set to graduate from high school. The woman, 18, was a passenger in a 2007 Hyundai Elantra being driven by a 17-year-old classmate. Another 18-year old student was a passenger as well. They were traveling south on Miller Avenue in Shoreham, New York…
If you live in or around Rockville Center, you know that rush hour traffic can be challenging to navigate. Driver behavior can be unpredictable, and cars can stop and go frequently. These three tips can help you stay safe, even in the heaviest rush hour traffic: Don’t change lanes too often: There are times when you have to change lanes,…
You try to avoid risks. You don’t go skydiving or mountain climbing in your free time. You didn’t start a career as a police officer or a firefighter. When your friends bought motorcycles, you bought an SUV with a high crash safety rating. You try never to board an airplane unless there is no other choice. However, do you know…
Many New Yorkers have done this while driving: pulling into the Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru for coffee or a bagel on the way to work. Perhaps between seeing clients around lunchtime, workers grab a to-go order from a fast-food restaurant. Sometimes, when the kids asked for chicken nuggets for dinner, you can’t resist reaching into the bag and fishing for the…
Six children were left without a mother when a man intentionally drove his car into a family of eight people in Garnerville, New York, police said. Authorities said the man was so angry that the father of the children had asked him not to smoke near the children that he got into 2013 Infiniti and aimed it at the family.…