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Drunk driving deaths spike over the July 4 holiday
While Independence Day is a joyful time for many New Yorkers, it is unfortunately a holiday during which residents of the City are more likely to experience a traffic-related tragedy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) almost 1,400 died in fatal motor…
New York City reportedly has the most distracted drivers
Distracted driving is an ongoing problem throughout the country, but some have reported that it is a particularly bad habit among drivers in the New York City area. According to a report prepared by The Zebra, a platform on which the public can compare insurance…
Picking the right bus can make riders safer
These days, riding on a noncity bus can feel like a novelty. But, with the number of bus options throughout New York only increasing for interstate and intrastate travel, it has become even more important to protect our own safety from personal injuries caused by…
Road rage is an ever-growing problem
In a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 80% of drivers surveyed admitted to aggressive driving at least once in the previous 30 days. This includes speeding, cutting off other drivers, tailgating, etc. This suggests that most, if not all, of our…
Speeding continues to be a problem on New York City roads
According to recent statistics from the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, speeding continues to pose a safety threat on the nation’s roads. Based on 2019 numbers, NHTSA states that about 9,475 people lost their lives because of speeding. In terms of percentages,…
Growing concern about pedestrian accidents
Unfortunately, the number of pedestrian accidents across the United States is on the rise. This is particularly true in New York City. The accident phenomenon has caught the attention of activists and transportation safety agencies, who are very concerned. Whether in large cities or in…
Is your case jeopardized by comparative negligence?
A personal injury claim can be a great way to find accountability and recover compensation following a serious car accident. But, even if the evidence seems stacked in your favor, you can’t overlook the arguments that the other side might make. Doing so could severely…
New Seatbelt law in Effect in NY
On November 1st, a new seatbelt law went into effect in New York State. The new law requires that all passengers in the backseat of a vehicle must wear a seat belt. The law not only extends to personal vehicles but includes ride-sharing services as…
Paying medical bills if you’ve been injured in a car accident
According to the CDC Americans spent more than 1 million days in the hospital each year as a result of a car crash. Out of the 2.5 million people that go to the emergency room each year from car crash-related injuries, almost 200,000 of them…
Here’s What You Need to Know if You Are in a Motor Vehicle Accident in NYC
For many New Yorkers, especially those residing in parts of the City with poor public transportation options, private motor vehicles provide the only reasonable way to get around. And while American roads – and the vehicles traveling on them – are getting safer, an alarming…
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