27 August

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Driving safely during the school year

On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law Safe driving should be the priority for drivers in New York, especially when the school year begins and traffic increases. When in heavy traffic, drivers should engage in the established safety practices like checking the mirrors and watching the taillights in front to anticipate dangers. Pedestrians and bicyclists can also appear unexpectedly, with the former sometimes darting out where there is no crosswalk and the latter pulling up into blind spots. Drivers should also watch out for cars pulling out of driveways, alleyways and parking garages. Also, sticking to familiar routes whenever possible is encouraged. Sharing the...

22 August

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Nationwide provides safe driving tips

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On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law New York drivers who want to reduce their chances of being in an accident will want to remember a few safety tips. While operating a vehicle, it's important to focus on driving, drive defensively, plan ahead, and never neglect established safety practices. These practices include wearing a seat belt, securing any cargo that will move around and having items like garage passes within easy reach. When drivers plan ahead, they should leave some time for food and rest breaks. Before they head out, they should adjust their seat, mirrors and climate setting. Drivers are encouraged to...

16 August

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How drivers can avoid distracted driving accidents

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On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law All drivers who share the roads in New York are at risk for becoming involved in car accidents, especially on streets that are particularly crowded and busy. However, there are some behaviors that drivers can learn to help them prevent a car accident. One of the easiest ways a person can be involved in a car accident is to become distracted and take his or her eyes off the road. When a person's eyes are not on the road in front of him or her, that person may not be able to react to the other vehicles...

16 August

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Automated driving systems can miss roadway dangers

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On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law While electronic safety systems introduced into modern cars may give some New York drivers peace of mind, flaws in these systems can also cause risks to drivers and others on the roadway. For example, the technology in these cars may be unable to sense stopped vehicles. If drivers don't keep their own eyes and attention on the roads, they could be steered too easily into a dangerous car accident. In a paper released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, researchers detailed their tests of five safety systems in cars by Tesla, Mercedes, BMW and...

08 August

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Newly licensed teen drivers face many risks

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On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law Teens are eight times more likely to get in a crash or near-miss collision in their first three months as licensed drivers than in the preceding three months. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the National Institutes for Health. The NIH has also stated that car crashes are the leading cause of death for those aged 14 to 19, so teens and parents in New York will want to know more about this study. The research involved 90 teen and 131 parent participants from Virginia. Through dashcams and software that recorded data...

06 August

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August 2 the deadliest day for drivers in the U.S.

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On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law Based on crash data spanning the years 2012 to 2016, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety was able to conclude that August 2 is the single deadliest day for drivers in the U.S. A total of 505 people were killed on America's roads during that five-year period. Drivers in New York may have assumed that New Year's Eve or Super Bowl Sunday would be the most dangerous day, so they will want to know the reason for this finding. Researchers at the IIHS state that this random day is the most dangerous for the same...

30 July

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Help avoid a crash with safe driving tips

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On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law When people in New York get behind the wheel, it is critical that they are aware of the dangers that can befall drivers on the roads. Every year, there are over 32,000 lives taken and 2 million injuries caused by auto accidents across America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are a few common issues that cause a large number of these crashes, including distracted driving, drowsy driving and even emotional reactions to events on the highways. Researchers have examined these issues and provided suggestions to drivers for a safer experience...

16 July

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Larger vehicles provide more crash protection for passengers

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On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law Most New York motorists hope they never get into a car accident. Unfortunately, collisions are often inevitable. That's why it's important to have a safe vehicle. According to data from the Highway Loss Data Institute, some cars protect drivers and passengers better than others if that dreaded day ever arrives. According to the laws of physics, larger and heavier vehicles should provide better protection than vehicles that are small and light. HLDI statistics from vehicles manufactured between 2014 and 2016 show that these laws are generally true in real-world conditions. Even though all vehicles are required to...

09 July

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Travelers Institute touches on summertime distracted driving

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On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law Experts have already shown that distracted driving is a major issue in New York, as in every other state, but the issue only gets worse in the summer. This may be because there are more people on the roads who are going on road trips and vacations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that there are 20 percent more miles traveled and 29 percent more road deaths in June, July and August than in the winter months of December, January and February. TrueMotion recently analyzed sensor data from its mobile app, TrueMotion Family, and...

05 July

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There may be a place for car insurance in the future

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On behalf of Orin Cohen of Orin J. Cohen Law Drivers in New York may have heard reports saying that insurance companies will experience a sudden decline in revenue once driverless cars become more mainstream. A 2016 report from Morgan Stanley predicted that by 2040, the insurance industry would contract to only 20 percent of what it is now. However, recent accidents involving driverless cars, in addition to new research, point to a potentially different future. Bloomberg New Energy Finance has released a report stating that auto insurance companies will likely experience a gradual shift in the type of insurance products they provide. Future premiums will probably...