A Safety Upgrade in the Works to Help Remedy the Hazards of this Dangerous Taconic Roadway A much-needed and highly-anticipated safety upgrade to a portion of the Taconic State Parkway is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2021. Labeled the most dangerous intersection on the Taconic State Parkway, the “at-grade” intersection at Pudding… Read more »
March 31, 2023
In 1981, the New York State Legislature created the STOP-DWI program. STOP-DWI stands for Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Impaired. The driving force behind this legislation was Senator William T. Smith, whose daughter was killed in 1973 by a drunk driver. Just this month, there was a wrong way driver, traveling westbound in… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Wearing a Helmet Helps Prevent Injuries in Motorcycle and Bicycle Crashes Just as drivers and passengers in motor vehicles must wear seat belts to help protect against injury, so must motorcyclists wear helmets while riding. Riders of non-motorized bicycles have fewer restrictions, but with the increased incidence of vehicle-bicycle crashes, most experts recommend wearing one.… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Why You Should Avoid Posting on Social Media After an Accident Social media has become a daily part of our lives. So much so that people often post information without thinking twice about how it might affect something like their personal injury case. For an injured person involved in litigation, the ramifications of social media… Read more »
February 10, 2023
What You Need to Know About Riding an E-Bike in NY In April 2020, New York legalized the operation of bicycles with electric assist (e-bikes) on certain streets in the state. However, before you venture out on your electric bike, you must know the rules and regulations. Failure to comply with these safety measures can… Read more »
January 23, 2023
