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 [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #6: Tailgating. Leave tailgating for Buffalo Bills games, not the road. Driving too close to the vehicle ahead puts you at a greater risk of not stopping in time if traffic slows or even stops, especially at high speeds on the highway. While it’s easy to stick close, try to [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #5: Drowsy driving. Driving while tired can be just as dangerous as drunk or impaired driving. In fact, drowsy driving is impaired driving. Being overtired behind the wheel can cause repeated yawning, swerving or tailgating, slow reaction times, blurred or reduced vision, poor judgement, and difficulty concentrating. There’s even a [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #4: Not obeying yield or stop signs. Like traffic lights, directional signs such as STOP or YIELD are a safety precaution that manage the flow of traffic, assign the right of way, and ensure the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Commonly placed in neighborhoods or on the off-ramps of [...]
