Even if you’ve lived in this area for years, driving in the snow and other treacherous winter road conditions never gets easy. Moreover, no matter how careful you are, it can be difficult to respond in time if another driver does something reckless or negligent. Let’s look at a few

Insurance can help people involved in motor vehicle collisions cover the cost of a recent wreck. State law requires that all drivers carry basic policies. After a crash occurs, the people involved often have questions about how to handle the claims process. The unique combination of liability and no-fault personal

Even for the most cautious drivers, New York State roads have risks. Accidents can happen even if you are unprepared for them, and their consequences can last years. Thankfully, New York is a no-fault State, meaning that fault does not determine the viability of an auto insurance claim. This can

New York is notorious for having aggressive drivers and high levels of traffic congestion. Discussions about traffic issues often focus on New York City. However, the Capital Region around Albany also sees more than its fair share of stressful driving situations and collisions. Some roads are much more dangerous than

Many of the worst car crashes occur after a moment of horror as someone realizes that another driver has turned directly into their path or is about to hit them. They see the risk but are unable to avoid it. However, some crashes occur without victims realizing that they are

Selecting the right vehicle for a new driver can be a challenge. Cost is obviously a factor, as is fuel efficiency and how much insurance will cost for the vehicle. However, for parents who are about to send a young adult out onto the road for the first time, the

Most parents would do anything to protect their kids. But many are unaware of state laws for child car seats, and it’s not a lengthy list. New York has these basic requirements: Children under 2 years old must ride in rear-facing car seats Children under 4 must ride in front

New York has some of the most dangerous highways in the country. The Federal Highway Administration puts the state at No. 6 on its list of “States With the Worst Roads.” In fact, a study said more than 60% of New York’s major highways are less than good, breaking down the

Crossing or walking along busy New York roads can be extremely hazardous. Our bodies are no match for two-ton vehicles that, even at low speeds, can cause traumatic and life-changing injuries. More disturbing are statistics showing double-digit percentage increases in pedestrian deaths in each of the last two years. The