Distracted driving, most often a result of drivers looking at their smartphones, is a leading cause of traffic collisions on New York roadways. When you operate an automobile, your eyes need to remain on the road at all times. Unfortunately, far too many people do not...
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Month: February 2018
A distracted driver is a negligent driver
Injured in a car accident? Was the other driver distracted when the collision occurred? According to the laws of New York and general common law, a distracted driver is a negligent driver. Victims may be entitled to seek compensation for any losses experienced in a...
Alleged drunk driver causes wrong-way crash
Police in New York are in the process of investigating a crash that injured seven people. This incident occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 9. Authorities believe a drunk driver is responsible for the incident. According to a recent report, at...
Driver responsible for truck accident had a suspended license
A young boy in New York recently lost his life after being struck by an oil truck. This incident occurred in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area on Jan. 26. The driver believed responsible for this truck accident is said to have been operating his vehicle on a suspended...
5 things never to do after a car accident
New York has been incredibly proactive at reducing the number of traffic-related fatalities. The number of deaths as a result of a car accident has decreased over the last couple of years. However, the number of pedestrian deaths has gone up. If you ever find yourself...
New York pedestrian accident: 2 hurt in school bus accidents
During the week, big yellow school buses are a common sight in the mornings and afternoons as bus drivers work to transport children to and from school. Unfortunately, for two individuals in New York, the sight of these buses was not a pleasant one. A child and a...
Tesla owners need to fully understand how Autopilot works
Well into the 21st century, we have no flying cars as many people predicted, but we do have some amazing technology nonetheless. One of the most groundbreaking features in motor vehicles is the Autopilot feature introduced in Tesla cars. If you are one of the...