Pedestrians are completely exposed when sharing the road with motor vehicles and therefore have an increased potential for suffering serious injury in an accident. Drivers should always apply a standard level of care in their actions, but apply a heightened awareness...
Pedestrians are at a significant size and safety disadvantage in comparison to motor vehicles, which is why they often suffer severe injuries when involved in accidents with vehicles. It is important that drivers and pedestrians alike apply the proper level of care to...
Driving while intoxicated is an avoidable action that puts drivers and others on the roadway at undue risk of injury. Drunk driving impairs a driver's ability to safely operate their vehicle and heightens the possibility that an accident may occur. A motor vehicle...
All roadways can present unsafe conditions for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. This risk is heightened when a driver is failing to meet the proper level of care to ensure the safety of others by driving while preoccupied, failing to regard weather conditions or...
Motorcycles possess few safety features relative to other motor vehicles. This lack of protection exposes riders to a greater risk of serious injury if they are involved in a motor vehicle accident. This heightened risk of injury can lead to significant damages. A New...
All roadways can present unsafe conditions for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. This risk is heightened when a driver is failing to meet the proper level of care to ensure the safety of others by driving while preoccupied, failing to regard weather conditions or...
Accidents involving motor vehicles can lead to serious injuries for the drivers and passengers involved. When a vehicle collides with a bicycle, the potential for severe injury is even greater due to the lack of safety and protective features that are afforded to...
Impaired driving due to alcohol consumption is a highly dangerous activity that jeopardizes the safety of others sharing the road. Such actions are avoidable and should be deterred when possible. A New York woman faces charges related to intoxicated driving after a...
Buses, whether touring, commercial or school buses, are responsible for the safety of each of their passengers. In order to ensure this safety as much as possible, operators of buses must apply a high level of care in all of their actions. Any activities that may be...
Pedestrians constantly enter and use roadways. Whether they are crossing streets at intersections or walking on sidewalks or along roadways, drivers must always be focused and cognizant of their presence. A failure to do so may create a dangerous situation for a...
