Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 5, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
Driving very slowly can cause car accidents too
When you hear about the connection between vehicle speed and car accidents, it almost always focuses on drivers who break the speed limit. This is dangerous, as common as it is. Speeding can cause accidents, it increases the severity of injuries in those accidents and it makes it harder for people to control their cars…. read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 5, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
Accidental gunshot kills officer in Rochester crash
Most in New York likely have a very clear idea of who is responsible for covering one injury expenses in most situations. In the case of a work-related injury, an employer’s workers’ compensation plan provider should cover it. When a car accident occurs, people rely on financial assistance from their auto insurance companies. Yet what… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 22, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
Dram shop liability in New York
You take to New York’s streets in your vehicle every day, knowing that the potential of you being involved in a car accident exists. Knowing this, however, does not make it any less frustrating if and when you actually are. Your frustrations may boil over if you later discover that the person who caused your… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 4, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
The age of most drunk drivers
In theory, drunk driving ages are controlled, in that people under 21 years old cannot drink. In practice, of course, people who are underage do wind up breaking this law, so you do have drunk drivers — who are also breaking the law by driving under the influence — of all ages. Even so, you… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 20, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
New York ranks as one of the worst cities for drivers
You recently moved to Manhattan to start a new job. You have always owned a car and commuted to work, and so you assume that you will do the same thing in New York. You know that it’s a big city and that a lot of people use public transportation, but you like the freedom… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 20, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
Does optimism bias lead to distracted driving?
A lot of things lead to distracted driving. Some people struggle with phone addiction, for instance, so they feel like they cannot put the phone down behind the wheel. Others run late for everything they do, so they often find themselves eating or drinking behind the wheel as they attempt to get back on schedule…. read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 18, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
One day, one driver, two drunk driving arrests
Residents in New York State may often hear reports about how strict the state’s laws on drunk driving are. Most people are generally pleased to hear these reports as they provide a feeling of safety and security. Other people may wonder whether or not the laws are actually strict enough, knowing that there are many… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 20, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York \ Motorcycle Accidents \ Truck Accidents
Are you ready to share the Manhattan road with e-scooters?
The rules of the road are always changing, but many New Yorkers may get caught off-guard by a law that may soon affect their safety on the streets. Both chambers of the legislature have passed a law that allows for rental e-scooters on New York streets, except for in Manhattan. The bill has not yet… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 18, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
Autonomous vehicles and levels of automation
Some residents in New York may be very excited to see the development of self-driving cars. Other people may be a bit concerned about ceding control of driving to a computer. Regardless of their feelings on the topic, these vehicles are the future and it is important to understand what is really meant when the… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 9, 2019 | Car Accidents in New York
Why August is a deadly drunk driving month
It’s no secret that the summer months are some of the most dangerous times to be a motorist in New York with the amount of reckless drivers everywhere. If you look at most reports, July and August often have the highest DUI fatality rates out of any month. According to the NHTSA, August had the… read more