NY DOT Unveils Updated Biking Website Promoting Safety
The New York State Department of Transportation announced earlier this month the unveiling of its updated bicycle Web site – Bike NY. The website is offered as “a gateway for everyone to discover the wide variety of cycling opportunities and information available in New York.” NY State DOT Commissioner Joan McDonald said bicycling is growing [...]
January 31, 2012 Read MoreCauses of NY Tractor-Trailer Crashes Explored
Over the last few months, New York has seen too many tragic tractor-trailer accidents. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are the result of an error caused by the truck driver. A July tractor-trailer crash involving a Canadian tour bus carrying fifty-two people near Junius Ponds, NY was found to be caused by driver inattention and [...]
January 26, 2012 Read MoreNHTSA Encourages Everyone to Drive Safely After Cheering on the NY Giants
For the fifth time in franchise history the New York Giants are heading to the Super Bowl after besting the San Francisco 49ers in an exciting overtime win last weekend. More than likely friends and family will be getting together to drink alcohol and cheer their favorite team on to their fourth Super Bowl win. [...]
January 24, 2012 Read MoreUpcoming Snow Serves as a Reminder to Drive Safely in Adverse Weather
Pressconnects.com reports the National Weather Service is predicting a fast-moving storm system bringing snow squalls and a wintry mix over the next few days. In addition, it is calling for temperatures to stay below freezing with wind gusts of up to 30 mph. This can be a dangerous combination when driving in the area. Our [...]
January 19, 2012 Read MoreNew York’s ‘Move Over Law’ Expanded to Include Tow Trucks
In a press release issued December 26, 2011, the New York State Department of Transportation alerted New Yorkers to a change in the state’s ‘Move Over Law.’ The ‘Move Over Law,’ which initially took effect on Jan. 1, 2011, has been expanded to require motorists to change lanes when approaching vehicles with flashing amber lights, [...]
January 17, 2012 Read MoreCan Driving with a Common Cold be Dangerous?
Our New York car accident attorneys have frequently reported on the dangers of distracted driving. Most recently, we identified a variety of driving distractions and offered suggestions for eliminating them when driving. Now, ABC News has identified yet one more hazard for drivers – the common cold. Researchers in Great Britain have found that a [...]
January 12, 2012 Read MoreTragic Binghamton-Area Car Crash Brings Awareness to New York Accident Statistics
Two adults and two children lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident Saturday afternoon on Airport Road near Binghamton, NY. While police are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident, it appears that a minivan carrying three children crashed head-on into an SUV. The driver of the minivan died at the scene of [...]
January 10, 2012 Read MoreConstruction Accident in Rochester Serves as a Reminder of Dangers in the Workplace
A construction worker working on securing a concrete slab to a window façade, while standing on scaffolding three stories high, was struck in the head by a falling concrete slab yesterday. The Democrat and Chronicle reports the man was treated at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for his injuries. Unfortunately, accidents like this happen frequently [...]
January 6, 2012 Read MoreNew York Motorcyclists Encouraged to Use Anti-Lock Brakes for Added Safety
At the start of the motorcycle season this spring, our New York accident attorneys reminded motorists to share the road with motorcyclists. Motorcycles are smaller, can be difficult to handle, and have no protection around the vehicle making the riders vulnerable in an accident. However, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), motorcyclists [...]
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