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Any time weather conditions present themselves on the road, it makes for a different journey for drivers everywhere. Summer brings a series of monsoon storms in the southwest, hurricanes on the east coast, and flooding in other parts of the country, often within a matter of minutes. Drivers are suddenly

Summertime brings out the road warrior in all of us. From strolling in our neighborhoods with our children, to running and jogging on popular trails or along the sides of streets, to taking an after-dinner walk while the weather and light still permit. But, taking advantage of the great weather

It is hard to believe that we’re just a little bit beyond the middle of summer and school supplies are already on the shelves of our favorite department stores and retailers. Little ones are excited to start new ventures, and older students are waiting for the day when they can

How many times do we see someone crossing the street—whether in a crosswalk or not—and using a cell phone at the same time? We see people talking or texting and paying no attention at all to the oncoming traffic or traffic that is stopped. We see it in grocery stores,

In-vehicle driver distractions can be blamed for many motor vehicle accidents, from the driver texting to using a cell phone, to programming a GPS for a future destination, to reaching for something in the backseat, to looking over at a passenger while talking, to eating with one hand and driving

This was the determination of the Appellate Division, First Department, in Doerr v. Goldsmith (NYLJ, 4/18/13) where a bicycle rider collided with a dog that ran into his path, causing him to fall off his bike and sustain injuries, and, yet, could not sue the dog’s owner for negligence. The

The timeframe for Spring Break is technically over, but for many the vacation season and summer activity is just around the corner. The weather is warmer, spring fever is in the air and everyone wants to be outside. With many more people on the road and taking part in outdoor

For many parts of the country, the winter season is not yet over. Rare instances of freezing rain earlier this year in Utah caused road closures and slippery highways throughout the state, and rain and snow continue to inconvenience areas nationwide with no end in sight for better weather. Road

The East Coast and the Midwest are no strangers to weathering the brutal winter storms that invade their regions every year. Icy conditions are treacherous for drivers, pedestrians and those who step out the front door to retrieve the morning paper. From an everyday standpoint, icy conditions in neighborhoods occur