On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | Aug 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents caused by distracted drivers are a huge problem nationwide, including here on Long Island. In fact, nearby New York City might have the most distracted drivers in the country, if a recent survey by auto insurance comparison site The Zebra is to be...
On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | Feb 22, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Even a relatively minor auto accident can be nerve-wracking. When a collision leads to injury or death, the confusion and chaos of the aftermath often leave those involved feeling deeply shaken and disoriented. Even if you consider yourself a safe driver, it is a good...
On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | Jan 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When you need a ride around Long Island, you may choose a ride-hailing app like Uber or Lyft. These services can give you a relatively affordable ride compared to cabs. And you can have the driver come directly to your door to pick you up. However, like any vehicle,...
On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | Nov 14, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
With the cold weather starting in November, winter seems to be coming early this year. And with winter weather comes snow and icy roads. As a New Yorker, you know how dangerous road conditions can get this time of year. Drivers who go too fast or don’t have experience...
On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | Aug 19, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
It’s no mystery that driving an automobile while tired is a serious hazard, but more than one in three drivers admit that they’ve operated a vehicle while drowsy. A contributing factor to this problem may be the prevalence of sleep aids in New York and...
On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | Aug 8, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving is an epidemic in New York as in many other states, and everyone is susceptible to it. Though the use of smartphones and navigation systems has been rising, this is far from the only possible distraction. Anything that takes one’s attention...
On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | Jul 24, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New York truck drivers could cause accidents for a number of different reasons. For example, some drivers get behind the wheel despite their fatigue. Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving and could lead to a serious accident.Many accidents are caused by...
On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | Jul 10, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New York motorists should be aware that the Department of Transportation plans to scale back federal rules on the number of hours truck drivers can remain driving before being required to rest. The trucking industry has long since been advocating for a relaxing of the...
On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | Jun 24, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many drivers in New York are under the impression that advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, are able to replace them behind the wheel. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has conducted a study to see just how widespread these misconceptions are....
On behalf of Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. | May 28, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many New York car buyers may be interested in the advanced autonomous technology offered by Tesla. However, a recent series of tests conducted by Consumer Reports magazine suggest that the company’s Autopilot feature may not be as safe as its marketing materials...
