The Legal Considerations of Auto Technology Advances
The NY Times recently published an article entitled End of the Road May Be Near for Side Mirrors. This article was interesting to me because it reminds me of the many advancements made in vehicle safety over the course of the last thirty years, as well as the effects those safety improvements have had on personal injury litigation. […]
Q&A: Tractor Trailer Accident – Who’s at Fault?
Question: I was trailing two large semi trucks following each other for about half of a mile. They were going extremely slow around 30 mph so I decided to pass them because you are allowed to pass on the road I was taking. I see no cars for at least 1 mile in the left lane. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stay Safe on Wet Roads This Fall
Summer is officially over, and rainy weather has begun to hit the Hudson Valley. Now is a good time to make sure your car is in shape for winter weather, and to refresh yourself on safe driving in precipitation. Did you know that 1.2 million crashes each year occur during rainy weather? Below are some […]