As readers of this blog know, we have a speeding problem in New York. Indeed, as explained recently, our state has ranked in the top 10 with the highest percentage of speeding fatalities from the years 2010 to 2020. And, if you are in the unfortunate situation of...
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Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
Distracted driving is any activity that takes your attention away from the road, and it is a serious problem that causes thousands of deaths and injuries every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,142 people died and 324,000 people...
How are commercial vehicle crashes different from other wrecks?
In some ways, motor vehicle accident are all the same. If a driver operates carelessly and causes injuries to another driver, the driver has to pay compensation to the victim. The victim of a negligent driver can recover items like lost wages, medical bills and other...
New York 10th in states with the highest rate of speeding deaths
Traffic fatalities caused by speeding are not unusual in the U.S. where many roads and highways have high speed limits that motorists regularly violate. In 2020 alone, the United States saw over 11,000 traffic fatalities due to speeding. New York is amongst the states...
Current statistics surrounding motorcycle crashes
As the warm weather sets in, more and more New York residents will enjoy the warmth in different ways. For motorcycle enthusiasts, this means spending more time on the road. While many residents and tourists enjoy the perks of riding on a motorcycle, the reality is...
Traffic fatalities tick upwards for cyclists in 2023
As reported recently in the Daily News, 11 cyclists have been killed this year in New York City, making this the most lethal first quarter for cyclists in a decade. The most recent fatality involved a 16-year-old on an electric City Bike killed in a hit-and-run on...
Daylight savings drowsiness can lead to an uptick in car crashes
Daylight savings took place in mid-March, and this meant the clocks in New York “sprung forward” by one hour starting at 2:00 a.m. This results in one hour less sleep that particular night, making us tired the next day. While this one-day drowsiness may not seem like...