What to Expect from a Personal Injury Lawsuit
After you’re injured in an accident, such as in a slip and fall on a poorly-maintained business, or in a crash with a negligent driver, you may be sure that someone else owes you money for your expenses, but you may not be sure how to initiate the recovery process. Several important steps that set […]
Tire Blowouts Can Lead to Car Crashes: Prevention Tips
Preventing Tire Blowouts Tire blowouts are one of the leading causes of car accidents, causing approximately 11,000 accidents each year. There are a couple of things outside of your control such as tire design or manufacturing defects, but the majority of the time, you can take steps to prevent blowouts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has […]
Five Ways to Get Your Car Ready for Winter Weather
Driving through winter precipitation in and around the Hudson Valley can be a dangerous proposition. The dreaded “winter mix” and black ice can make roads into ice skating rinks, and powerful cold snaps can take a toll on engine function. Plan ahead for the worst winter weather by preparing your car now to be up […]
Technology for Short-Range Communication Could Save Drivers from Accidents
We are currently in an exciting time for developments in automobile and driver safety. The development of the driverless car may be the flashiest example of advances in automation making drivers safer, but even human-driven vehicles are now available with features like automatic braking programs and electronic stability control. While these systems offer automated safety […]
Change in Federal Law Limits Travel of Teen Truckers Across State Lines
After months of wrangling, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a multi-year highway funding bill, hours before the existing highway spending bill was set to expire. The bill underwent a series of dramatic amendments and changes over the course of months spent before legislators. Fortunately, a number of proposed changes to existing federal regulations […]
Keep Safe on the Road During the Holidays
Whether you’re planning on staying in the Hudson Valley during the holidays or taking a long road trip to visit farther-flung family, roads and highways tend to become more dangerous during the holidays. Read on for some reasons why roads become a little less safe during the holidays, and stay safe when on the roads […]
What Happens When an Autonomous Car is in an Accident?
You’ve probably heard about Google’s now-famous self-driving car, and possibly you’ve been skeptical of how safe they may be on the road. Now that the autonomous cars have spent more and more time on the road, the cars have been involved in several accidents—reportedly all caused by the other (human) driver involved. As autonomous cars become […]
Hitting a Deer in the Hudson Valley
If you’ve been driving for any length of time along rural and wooded roads on the East Coast, you’ve surely either seen for yourself or heard from a friend a horror story of an encounter with a deer on the road. Striking a deer isn’t just bad for the animal; it can destroy even substantial […]
Injuries Caused by Airbags
If you’ve been behind the wheel when your car’s airbag has deployed, you may have been surprised by the force with which it occurred. Many individuals have incurred serious injuries from the safety device that would not have resulted from the accident itself. If you believe you may have incurred injuries from your airbag, read on to […]
Change in Large Truck Weight Restrictions Debated by Congress
A bill introduced by Wisconsin congressman Rep. Reid Ribble would change the federal weight limit for large trucks, from the current limit of 80,000 lbs. up to 91,000 lbs. for trucks that install a sixth axle. While members of the trucking industry and a number of industries heavily affected by transportation costs are in support […]