Car Accidents in New York
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 26, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
Smart watches and distracted driving
Smart watches and fitness trackers are the latest tech fad to hit the market. There are a variety of “smart” wrist-worn devices from simple fitness trackers to complex products that are mini-substitutes for phones like the Apple Watch and Galaxy Gear. Unfortunately, the expansion of all these devices means that there is yet another device… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 21, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
What to do after you have been involved in a car accident
Every year, thousands of motorists and passengers across the United States experience car accidents. While modern safety features mean many accidents are injury-free for those involved, there are still tens of thousands of accident related injuries and deaths every year. While accidents are incredibly common overall, the size of the national population is such that… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 5, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
U.S. government introduces self-driving car policy
The White House just introduced the first federal self-driving car policy. Before this policy, the majority of regulations was ad hoc and introduced by a smattering of federal agencies. The purpose of this new policy is to coordinate these various agencies and facilitate a self-driving car future. This post will discuss the new Federal Automated… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 31, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
Injuries associated with car accidents, Part 2
You should always see a doctor if you are involved in a car accident, even one you think is relatively minor. You never know what might have been dislodged or knocked around. As discussed previously, this post will address the whiplash, the second most common injury associated with car accidents. As you may recall, car accidents,… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 15, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
Injuries associated with car accidents, Part 1
People don’t get behind the wheel of their vehicle and ponder the likelihood that they will become involved in a car collision. Every day millions of people wake up and drive to work. It is as intuitive as eating or breathing for many people and most people don’t consider the possibility that they will lose… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 15, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
Car companies volunteer to make smart brakes standard
Brakes are among the most under-appreciated parts of any car. Advertisements and movies always focus on the acceleration and torque, not on the brakes. Luckily, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not neglect brakes in the same way that pop culture does. NHTSA announced a new voluntary initiative to make “smart brakes” on cars… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 1, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
Texting is not the only distraction for drivers
Distractions encompass more than texting or calling. A driver is distracted every time his or her eyes are taken off the road to change the station, “like” a song on Pandora or Spotify or even turn their head during a conversation. Unfortunately, the number of these distractions is set to skyrocket as cars become connected to the… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | April 14, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
The dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs
People generally do not associate driving while taking drugs as the same caliber of illegal as drunk driving. It most assuredly is very illegal. Drugged driving does not benefit from the clear instructions for drunk driving, specifically the 0.08 blood alcohol test ? but that does not make it any less dangerous. Driving while under… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | March 4, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
You can hold parent’s liable for the actions of their children
The general rule is no, your children are people and are held to their own standards. Though this is the general rule, there are exceptions. This article will explore those exceptions and how you can hold their parents accountable for their actions. For example if a child hits you with a boat and causes a… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 19, 2016 | Car Accidents in New York
Insuring and registering your car in New York
Every state imposes specific requirements on car insurance, sometimes less reputable insurance agents will try to skirt these regulations and offer you coverage that fails to meet these standards. If your car insurance policy does not provide minimum standard coverage, then it is possible that your insurer may try to deny your claim. This article… read more