Riding public transportation is an excellent way for you to save on resources, especially if your job or other commitments require you to spend considerable time traveling each week. Commuting on the subway system in New York may also allow you to get things done...
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What you should know about no-fault insurance
If you are in an auto accident in New York, then you should have a no-fault insurance policy. The New York State Bar Association explains this is a mandatory requirement under state insurance laws. It provides you with guaranteed coverage for the expenses that you...
Avoiding injury and incident as a pedestrian
Parts of New York are great for walking, which is beneficial to those who would rather not drive and those who simply cannot afford a car. That said, being a pedestrian does not come without its risks. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center provides safety...
How can pedestrians stay safe in the winter?
The weather may be turning for the worse here in New York, but that does not mean that thousands of pedestrians will not be out and about on New York streets accomplishing their daily business. However, less sunlight and potentially icy roads can make the daily walk...
Does your employer have to provide your protective clothing?
Recently, you got your first job in the construction industry with a company in New York. You do not yet have protective clothing or equipment, nor do you know what type of equipment or clothing is best. When you do learn what you need, do you have to buy it, or...
Learning how to drive safety during the winter
Harsh New York winter weather may make roads and highways dangerous for drivers and passengers. Snow, ice and poor visibility may increase the frequency of motor vehicle accidents that include serious injuries. Individuals may reduce their risk of car accidents by...
Highlighting the dangers of eating while driving
There is always a risk of you being involved in a car accident whenever you travel in your vehicle in Queens. Yet it is likely one you are willing to take, based on the assumption that other drivers emphasize safe driving practices just as you do. There are, however,...
How can you reduce the risk of falling on black ice?
Winter is fast approaching New York, and as you know, that means you are about to deal with plenty of slick and icy surfaces. Walking on ice is one of the biggest winter dangers for slip-and-fall accidents. But is there any way you can cut down on your chances of this...
Head-on collision on New York State Thruway injures 3, kills 2
A head-on collision is one of the most frightening and dangerous types of car accidents that can occur. Even more frustrating for those affected, almost all of them are preventable because they most often happen because a driver is going the wrong direction when...
Crash off an overpass kills New York teens
It was a Sunday afternoon during a holiday weekend when three teenagers in Pearl River, New York, set out in an SUV on a grocery run. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash that followed, but the two passengers are dead and the driver required...