Hands-free cellphones: A safe alternative?
In New York, and in many other states in the nation, drivers are prohibited from talking or texting on a hand-held cell phone while behind the wheel. This legislation was passed after thousands of people lost their lives from distracted driving car accidents. Hands-free cellphones are a primary cause of manual, visual and cognitive distractions that […]
Allergy symptoms, medication and car crashes
Common auto accident risk factors include speeding, drinking and driving and failing to stop. However, drivers may behave dangerously in many other ways, some of which may not even cross their mind. Unfortunately, they may endanger the lives of others and place their own safety in danger as well. For example, allergy symptoms have become […]
What should you know about dog bite laws?
Dog bite laws are specific to every state and New York is no exception. While a dog may seem harmless and is often referred to as “man’s best friend”, the reality is that they are still animals and there is no way to completely control or predict their behavior. If you or someone you know […]
Preventing painful slip and fall accidents
A slip and fall injury can lead to lingering pain and psychological damage in some victims, especially in months of inclement weather in New York. Slippery conditions can occur just about anywhere, even in the summer and fall. A slip and fall can happen at any time if people do not exercise caution. The Occupational […]
May is Motorcycle Safety Month
With the weather warming up across New York state, motorcyclists will start dusting off their bikes and getting ready for the road. There is nothing better to bikers than enjoying a springtime ride, but they should also understand the dangers they face – and it is imperative that the drivers of other motor vehicles realize […]
New York crash injures two teens, kills driver
Parents may have good reason for concern if their children ride in automobiles driven by peers. Recently, an 18-year-old driver from Queens, New York, lost his life from crashing into a tree after veering off a highway in Long Island, and as if that were not tragic enough, the young driver was also carrying three passengers, ranging […]
Is it dangerous to eat while driving?
Most drivers know how dangerous it is to send a text message on the road or get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. However, it is vital to point out that there are many other behaviors which can result in a motor vehicle collision, even if they do not seem very dangerous. […]