By Anthony Licatesi | Published January 15, 2021 | Posted in Car Accidents, Motor vehicle accidents | Tagged Tags: black ice, safety tips, slip and falls | Comments Off on Black Ice Safety Tips for Motorists and Pedestrians
New York winters bring a mixed bag of snow, rain and fluctuating temperatures that cause days-long cycles of freezing, thawing and refreezing. Those are ideal conditions for the formation of dangerous black ice — the clear, thin coating of ice that covers roadways and sidewalks and makes driving and walking treacherous. Black ice can be Read More
Read MoreWe are all dependent on Amazon one way or another in our lives through online shopping. However, controversy exists on the degree of liability Amazon should face if one of its delivery trucks is involved in an accident. According to a report from ProPublica, Amazon does not take enough responsibility for motor vehicle accidents involving Read More
Read MoreThe Coronavirus has taken a toll on many lives over the course of the last few months and those tolls are not only at home, but ironically on the roads and highways. In May, according to Business Insider, people are driving up to 60% faster across American metropolitan areas. In the month of March alone Read More
Read MoreUber has become a very popular method of travel for many people in the United States. Ubers are usually very affordable and thus help save a lot of money and are also very convenient. However, Ubers can also be very dangerous and it is important to know what you should do if you are involved Read More
Read MorePolice officers and other first responders face increased risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has changed nearly every facet of our lives. As stay at home orders in many states and cities require non-essential businesses to shut down or cut back on hours in operation, measures are also being taken to protect law enforcement Read More
Read MoreSevere restrictions on travel, health fears and closed workplaces have sharply curtailed automobile traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accidents have dropped so much that many auto insurance companies are providing refunds to policyholders. People who are stuck at home and facing financial distress might be tempted to cancel or suspend their coverage. However, if an Read More
Read MoreOnce Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail business and personal travel, but many stopped going to their workplaces. That has led to a reduction in car accidents at the same time that Read More
Read MoreOn behalf of Rubin & Licatesi, P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Under New York’s no-fault system, auto insurance policies are required to include no-fault components to ensure that a base of medical coverage and lost wages compensation are always available to those who are in an accident that is ruled Read More
Read MoreOn behalf of Rubin & Licatesi, P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Just about everyone has felt the urge to text or talk on their phone while driving. In fact, there are many people who act upon this urge on a regular basis. While most people are aware of the dangers Read More
Read MoreHOW TO COUNTER THE SEAT BELT DEFENSE IN A NYC CAR CRASH CASE On behalf of Rubin & Licatesi, P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Under New York law, a defendant in a car crash case can introduce evidence that the plaintiff was not wearing a seat belt to prove contributory Read More
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