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An auto accident can happen at any time. Many drivers will feel startled and forget what they should do next. After a car accident, drivers should act fast. Here is what you should know: 1. Call the police It is important to call the police after an auto accident....
When many people think of distracted driving, they imagine drivers who are intentionally distracted. For instance, perhaps a driver picks up their phone to try to type a text message while driving to work. They know that it’s a distraction and they’re choosing to do...
If you suffer serious injuries in a crash, it helps to understand the non-economic damages you can recover with your car accident claim. These damages cover intangible or non-financial losses, which can be devastating. Common examples of non-economic damages include:...
People who travel inside vehicles need to get out at some point. It applies to both drivers and passengers. To do so, they need to open one of the vehicle doors. Doing this without due caution could cause the door to be damaged if they open it into the path of an...
The "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" unfold during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, during which the rate of traffic accidents, particularly those involving teenagers, significantly increases. This time spans approximately 100 days and is marked by a surge...
On the interstate, drivers may encounter a construction zone or a portion of the road that has been closed off. This means that traffic has to merge because the road is being condensed down from the original number of traffic lanes. What many people will do is to...
People who don't live in Southwestern New York or Northwestern Pennsylvania may not understand the excitement of temperatures reaching the 30s and 40s after weeks of snow and freezing cold. And while this type of weather may produce better maple syrup in these parts,...
Do your winter holiday plans include travel? Most upstate New Yorkers will at least be hitting the roads for local travels to shop for gifts and ingredients for holiday feasts and desserts, including Christmas cookies to leave out for Santa. According to projections...
Drivers should be aware of the steps necessary to take after a car accident to ensure everyone is safe, laws are followed and an insurance claim is successful. The decisions a driver makes after an auto accident can greatly affect their life. Here’s what you should...
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that there were over 370,000 car crashes in the state of New York in 2022 and some of those were multi-vehicle crashes. Navigating New York's bustling streets and highways comes with a higher probability of...