Car Accidents

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10 February

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Benefits of New York City Car Accident Lawyers

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Learn about the benefits of New York City car accident lawyers

In New York City car accident cases, there are many details that must be taken into consideration in order to qualify for benefits that help minimize the impact that the accident may have on the victim’s life. But, in order to achieve those benefits, it is first important to have the support of good car accident lawyers.

If you’ve been in a car accident in New York City, it’s important to understand the details that must be taken into consideration in order to qualify for benefits that help minimize the impact of the accident on your life. To achieve these benefits,…

30 January

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Laws for a bike-friendly New York City

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New York City can be a challenge to navigate. To alleviate some of the traffic volume and help the environment, the city has been developing the necessary infrastructure to promote bicycling.

Getting people to switch to two wheels is more than adding bike lanes, however. The laws of both the city and state need to reflect the move to pedal power.
Laws for motor vehicles
When cars and bikes share the road, auto accidents are always a possibility. These incidents are often due to drivers who are not keeping an eye open for cyclists. Drivers can receive a ticket for failing to observe a…

27 January

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What makes fatigued driving impaired driving?

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Research has shown that fatigued driving is just as harmful as drunk driving. In New York, courts have ruled drivers liable for negligence if they drive while drowsy. Other states clearly define fatigued driving as impaired driving, so New York may soon update the law this way as well.
Slower reaction times
Fatigued driving comes with slower reaction times. You only have a few seconds or less to respond appropriately to hazards on the road. The drowsier you are, the more impaired your ability will be to react quickly and effectively to problems on the road.
Lack of coordination
Drowsiness impairs your hand-eye coordination,…

26 January

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Different injuries based on where you sit in a car accident

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Car accidents can be sudden and traumatic experiences. Despite this, there has been some research done on what types of injuries are common with different types of auto accidents. This research done on auto accidents might help keep you safe and aware while driving through the traffic-heavy streets of Queens or the Bronx in New York.
What are the risks if you’re driving?
Ultimately, drivers were more likely to protect themselves during accidents even if subconsciously. Even with that in mind, a recent study said that they still account for about 60.8% of injuries reported in an auto accident.
What are the risks…

26 January

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Collecting evidence after an accident

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After a car accident occurs, the primary concern is to ensure that everyone involved in the collision is safe and seeking medical treatment if necessary. Your secondary concern is to ensure that you document evidence of the accident. This will be necessary to support any claims made relating to the collision. Drivers in New York and elsewhere should take certain steps to collect evidence of damages sustained from a vehicle accident.
Accident report
Following auto accidents, it is usually a good idea to call the police. The police can help deal with traffic issues and document what happened in a collision by…