View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Safe Driving Tips: Drowsy Driving The AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety estimates that 328,000 drowsy driving accidents occur annually. Driving while tired can be as dangerous as drunk or impaired driving because drowsy driving IS impaired driving. Exhaustion behind the wheel can [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Completely Clear Ice and Snow Off Vehicle Completely clearing your vehicle of ice and snow is a vital step in protecting yourself and others while driving in winter. That means taking the extra few minutes to clear ice and snow off [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #12: Aggressive driving. Aggressive driving includes reckless behavior that intentionally ignores safety, such as:• Cutting other drivers off• Improper or illegal lane changes• Swerving/Weaving in and out of traffic• Speeding• Tailgating• Running red lights or stop signs• Failing to yield the right of way• Passing vehicles on the wrong side [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #11: Unsafe lane changes. Regardless if you’re on a city street driving 25 or on the thruway driving 55, never change lanes without first:• Checking your mirrors• Turning your head to check your blind spots• Putting on your turn signal Nowadays, your vehicle’s safety features make it very easy to [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Icy Roads: Tips For Staying Safe Today we woke up to freezing rain that left roads and vehicles across Western New York coated in ice. When driving on icy roads, it's essential that you: Give yourself extra time to get to [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #10: Improperly secured trailer load. A friend once saw a highway accident occur when a metal pipe flew off an open bed trailer, causing the truck immediately behind it to swerve and collide with a car in the next lane. Trailers are a convenient way to transport motorcycles and boats, [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #9: Nighttime driving. Drivers face many hazards when driving in the dark including drowsy or impaired drivers, reduced visibility of roadside obstacles such as animals, cyclists, and pedestrians, headlight glare, and more. Protect yourself and others by:• Avoiding driving if tired or you’ve been drinking• Clean your windshield and mirrors [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Driving in Icy Conditions Driving in icy conditions is dangerous enough without other drivers failing to adjust to road conditions and wintry weather. As temperatures drop, this morning's flurry has a good potential of becoming ice. Snow and ice can cause [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #8: Driving on snowy or icy streets. Last week's polar plunge brought plenty of ice and snow to Western New York. While we previously posted a series of winter driving safety tips (find them at multererlaw.com), it's important to remember just how dangerous these driving conditions can become. Snow and ice [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #7: Speeding. Speed limits were set in place for a reason: to keep roads safe for drivers and pedestrians alike. Late for work? Another vehicle driving faster? In a hurry to get home? None of these are good enough reasons to exceed the speed limit. Driving too fast puts you [...]
