Articles for Motorcycle Accidents

This Week is Speed Awareness Week in New York State

From July 31 to August 8, New York State Police and local law enforcement officials will be increasing the number of police patrolling the roadways during the state’s annual “Speed Awareness Week” to target speeding drivers. In 2020, speed related fatalities increased by 36 percent, leading to 365 deaths that included drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. There were 230 total fatal crashes in…

Peter J. Gregory

Summer Motorcycle Safety Tips

Most bikers in the Rochester area wait all winter for the freedom of riding their motorcycles in the summer. Unfortunately, it can also be the most dangerous time of year for bikes on the road. The…

Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Overturn Defense Verdict

Drivers have a duty to exercise “reasonable care” under the circumstances. This includes a duty to see what could be seen through the proper use of their senses. Earlier this year, the…

Dangerous Driving Conditions During COVID-19

As the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues, there has been an increase in speeding and reckless behavior on the nation’s roadways. Although traffic congestion is down, average driving…

COVID-19: NY Tolls Statute of Limitations Deadline to File Lawsuits

In response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed an Executive Order tolling the statute of limitations for all civil claims, including personal injury…

Study: Distracted Driving Leading to Increased Injuries

A recent study that appeared in a division of the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that the number of cell phone related head and neck injuries in recent years has increased, likely…

Pedestrian Deaths: It’s Getting Riskier to Walk and Bike

According to a recent report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding roadway fatalities, fewer people are dying in vehicle crashes. That is encouraging, especially since…

Are Your Covered? New York Makes Key Auto Insurance Change

What happens if you are in a car accident caused by another driver who has woefully inadequate insurance to compensate you for the pain, suffering, and permanent disability you have experienced?…

Summer Begins “100 Deadliest Days” for Teen Drivers

By Peter J. Gregory From Memorial Day to Labor Day, there is a sharp increase in automobile fatalities involving teen drivers. It is what AAA calls the "100 Deadliest Days." According…

Cell Phone Addicts are the New Drunk Drivers

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the National Safety Council, every day, at least 9 Americans die and 100 are injured in distracted driving crashes. A recent study of…

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