On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Feb 25, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
It’s a proven fact that helmets save lives and prevent serious head trauma that could cause permanent disabilities. Nearly every state in the U.S. has motorcycle helmet laws. New York is one of them. In New York, both motorcycle drivers and passengers are...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Nov 26, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
If the radio is playing “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” then there are special precautions you need to take when riding your motorcycle. You always need precautions like a helmet on your bike, just because bike riders are more vulnerable than people in...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Sep 21, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
If you’ve just started riding a motorcycle, you want to make sure you drive it safely. Motorcycles are not surrounded by the tons of metal that car and truck drivers and passengers are, yet they share roadways with both those vehicles. So you are more vulnerable...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Jul 6, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles, unlike automobiles, offer a much more visceral experience – one that mandates a certain degree of risk but is rewarded with the ultimate sense of freedom. As soon as you hit the road and feel the wind in your hair, your senses are completely...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Mar 17, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
Apart from crashes with passenger vehicles, road hazards are among the leading causes of motorcycle injuries and deaths. Gravel, potholes, or uneven pavement may have little effect on a car, but these things can pose real danger for motorcycles, which are more apt to...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Dec 15, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
New Yorkers like to brag about their roadways, some of which offer the most stunning views you’ll see anywhere in the northeast. It’s why New York, especially upstate, is a top destination for motorcycling enthusiasts. When you’re ready to plan your...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Nov 15, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
In New York, the law requires that you wear a helmet that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards when you ride on a motorcycle. This is true whether you are a driver or a passenger. Helmets are required for both. You are also required by law to wear protective...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Aug 3, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
In all vehicles, mirrors are essential safety equipment. They are there for one reason and one reason only: to help you see other traffic and road conditions. If another driver, whether car, truck, or other motorcycle, is too close to you, you want to be able to see...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | May 9, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
With summer just around the corner and temperatures heating up around the country, more bikers are sharing the roads with motorists. Accordingly, the month of May has been designated National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – a time when the National Safety...
On behalf of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC | Jun 2, 2016 | Motorcycle Accidents
The month of May was designated Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a good reminder before the start of summer when motorcycles begin to inundate New York roadways in record numbers. The purpose of the designation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
