As New York enters the springtime season, more and more motorcycles can be heard driving up and down its busy streets. This should serve as a reminder to both motorcycle riders and vehicle drivers that they need to take some extra precautions to ensure each other's...
Motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents
Are rear-end collisions unavoidable?
Rear-end collisions may come to people's minds when asked to visualize a "common" auto accident. Of course, New York sees all kinds of collisions each year, not only rear ones. Rear-ending another vehicle, however, remains a typical vehicle crash incident on Empire...
Who is liable for bus accidents?
Scores of commuters choose to ride the bus in New York. While traveling by bus is often safe, accidents do happen. Unfortunately, people become injured in bus accidents, sometimes severely. Bus accidents might lead to some confusion as injured persons wonder who is...
Safety advocates argue for stricter seat belt laws
A new law in New York requires all drivers and passengers to wear a seat belt or risk getting pulled over by the police. After the success of that bill, safety advocates in New Jersey want the state to pass its own seat belt law. Currently, the state of New Jersey...
Why do motorcycle accidents happen?
Many people in New York prefer to ride motorcycles, but these vehicles bring some added risks since they don't offer the same protection for the rider as a truck or SUV does for a driver. Motorcycle enthusiasts should be aware of the common types of bike accidents...
Common car insurance filing mistakes can void a claim
After a car accident, those involved in the crash have some work to do. Drivers must assess themselves and others for injuries, work with responding police, provide and collect insurance information, and somehow get home. After that, drivers must work with their...