Soon all the ghouls and goblins will roaming the street, going to Halloween costume parties and trick or treating with their friends through neighborhoods across the country. People will be dressed up in costume of their favorite superhero or scary creatures as they walk through the town. This is also the time to be on high alert, whether you are driving or a pedestrian. Accidents can happen easily especially when costumes are involved. [Read more…]
Motorcycle Safety: Sharing the Road with Our Two Wheeled Cousins
By: John M. Piro, Esq.
Without a doubt, at one time or another, all auto drivers will encounter, and have to share the road with, a motorcycle. Sometimes, more than one, at any given time. Some drivers get understandably nervous when this happens. Even the sleekest of sports cars lack the maneuverability of the average motorcycle. Some drivers tend to ignore motorcycles, perhaps thinking that it is the rider who assumes the risk by choosing to ride such a vehicle that leaves them so vulnerable. Motorcycles are the smallest vehicles on the road, even smaller than the average Smart car. Motorcycles also are typically not equipped with seat belts and air bags like most cars and truck on the road. [Read more…]
Are Hands Free Devices Really Safe?
Technology is advancing at a faster rate than we can handle. Every couple of months. New technology is appearing. The latest is wearable technology, i.e., Google glasses. We have not yet mastered using cell phones while driving. We should not be using cell phones while driving. Do hands free devices make it any safer?
What To Do When You Are The Victim Of A Hit And Run Accident
Imagine being hit by another car and that car leaves the scene of the accident. While these are a small percentage of all motor vehicle accidents they do occur with some frequency. The last analysis of this issue was conducted in 2001 by the U.S. Department of Transportation. [Read more…]
When Is The Right Time To File A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Many people believe they can wait up to two years after an accident before filing a personal injury lawsuit. However, people are often surprised to learn that when bringing a claim for personal injuries against a public entity or an agent or employee of a public entity, that they must give proper notice of the claim within 90 days of their accident or injury or they may have forever waived their rights to bring a lawsuit and receive compensation. [Read more…]
When Is A Motor Vehicle Accident No One’s Fault?
You are involved in a motor vehicle accident. One of the operators is confronted with a sudden emergency such as a medical problem. Can there ever be a time that no one is found at fault for a motor vehicle accident? It is rare but yes it can happen. The question then arises as to what the standard of care that should be applied. [Read more…]
How To Prevent Deadly Motorcycle Accidents
Spring is coming to New York and the number of motorcycle riders on the road will soon be climbing. It’s important that we all take a moment to review motorcycle safety. Accidents involving motorcycles more frequently cause fatal injuries. [Read more…]
Motorcyclists’ Recklessness Puts Others At Risk
Motorcyclists are clearly more vulnerable in crashes than other motorists. But this does not mean that motorcyclists are never at fault in accidents. [Read more…]