Three members of the U.S. military were injured on the 4th of July—not in combat, but when the driver of their vehicle fell asleep at the wheel and smashed into a tree near a Brooklyn golf course. Though many are aware of the dangers associated with drowsy driving, you may be surprised to learn just …
The Dangers of Drowsy Rideshare Driver
Both Uber and Lyft place limits on the number of consecutive hours a driver can be logged in to the app, and some cities have placed even more stringent restrictions. In New York, rideshare drivers are subject to the same limitations as taxi and limousine drivers: a maximum of 10 hours of passenger time per …
The Surprising Danger of Driving Drowsy
New Yorkers, and drivers across the country, engage in many dangerous behaviors on the road. From distracted driving associated with texting and other mobile device usage to speeding and driving under the influence, a disturbing percentage of those on the road put themselves and others at risk. Extensive campaigns have been designed to warn us …
Drowsy NYC Bus Driver Causes Multiple Car Accidents
Often, the motivation for taking public transportation can be a desire to avoid the hassle of driving in rush-hour traffic and finding parking. Sometimes, riders just want to sit back and let someone else take the wheel while saving money by not taking a cab. But as New York Bus Accident lawyers know, taking public …