Were you recently involved in a motor vehicle accident in New York? Just coming out of a holiday season, traffic is still quite heavy on most days with people getting in the last of their scheduled parties or heading to department stores to return a few things. Then...
The New York State Police have an important role to play in road safety. By pulling over drivers and ticketing or arresting them, they're keeping other drivers safe from reckless or negligent individuals.Mahopac is no stranger to crashes or injuries as a result of...
Most highway safety studies show that fatal crashes occur most often during summer holidays, such as Memorial Day and Fourth of July. However, the days between Halloween and the New Year can be just as dangerous for travelers. While you can certainly do your part to...
Winter doesn't even begin for another few weeks, yet there have already been record-breaking cold temperatures and snowfall this year. As we prepare for what the season holds, it can be helpful for us to re-educate ourselves on ways to adapt to driving among...
Wrecks involving trucks are often serious. They can cause significant damage to other vehicles and severely injure other motorists. There are a few common reasons that truck crashes occur.Lack of experience While all truckers must undergo both classroom and...
With any type of accident, whether involving a motorcycle, pedestrian, bike or car, there's generally one party that can be pointed to as being responsible for having caused it. Even in a no-fault state like New York, proving who was to blame for causing a collision...
If you ask most drivers who is likelier to get killed in a crash between a passenger car and a truck, most would likely respond that the person operating the former would be less apt to survive. Would you know what to say when asked why this is the case though?Aside...
You've likely noticed many more buses or parents with children in the back seats of their cars recently as school is getting back into session once again. It can always be helpful to get a refresher in about how to keep our kids safe out on the roadways.School...
Distracted driving has become quite a hot button issue ever since individuals and their cellphones became inseparable a few years ago.Although smartphone usage isn't the only type of activity that can distract motorists, it's unlike other types of distractions in that...
During the long New York winters, you probably count the days until summer when you can get back on your motorcycle and enjoy the freedom, even if it's only to get to work. Maybe you ride for convenience, for the savings on gas or for the camaraderie of the motorcycle...
