Holiday travel across Westchester County and New York City brings excitement, family gatherings, and a seasonal surge in traffic. Unfortunately, it also brings a sharp increase in serious car accidents on highways like I-87, the Bronx River Parkway, I-287, the Major Deegan, the Cross Bronx Expressway, and the crowded streets of Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.

When the clocks “spring forward” each March, New Yorkers look forward to longer days — but that lost hour of sleep can come with serious risks. Studies have shown that daylight saving time (DST) is linked to a sharp increase in car crashes, especially during the first few days after the clock change. A 2020 study in Current Biology found a 6% rise in vehicle collisions nationwide following the switch.

A recent emergency response in Somers, New York—where a driver had to be pulled from a rolled-over vehicle—reminds us how quickly a routine trip on Westchester’s roads can turn life-altering. Rollover crashes are among the most dangerous types of motor-vehicle collisions, often causing serious spinal, head, and orthopedic injuries.

Traffic came to a grinding halt this week on Interstate 287 in Westchester County after a vehicle erupted in flames, leaving the car destroyed and commuters backed up for miles. First responders quickly contained the fire, but the incident underscores a critical reality for New York drivers: high-speed corridors like I-287, the Cross Westchester Expressway, the Hutchinson River Parkway, and the Bronx River Parkway remain some of the region’s most dangerous roadways.

When winter weather sweeps across Westchester County and New York City, even the most familiar streets and sidewalks can become accident zones. At The Law Offices of Norman Gershon, we’ve spent decades representing New Yorkers injured because someone else didn’t do their part to keep others safe. Whether it’s a car crash on I-287, a slip-and-fall in a poorly maintained parking lot, or a pedestrian accident on icy sidewalks in White Plains or the Bronx, understanding how weather plays a role in liability is critical to protecting your rights.

Snow, freezing rain, black ice, and storm debris don’t just make winter in New York inconvenient — they change the legal landscape for both premises liability and motor vehicle collisions. When a property owner or driver fails to take reasonable precautions in hazardous weather, preventable injuries follow. At The Law Offices of Norman Gershon, we’ve spent 35+ years proving that “it was the weather” is not a free pass for negligence. From White Plains and Yonkers through the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, Norman is the go-to trial lawyer other attorneys call for their toughest cases — with tens of millions in verdicts and settlements to show for it.

When winter hits Westchester County and the NYC metro, the roads change fast. One hour it’s wet, the next it’s slush over black ice on the Saw Mill River Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, or I-287. At The Law Offices of Norman Gershon, we’ve tried—and won—complex winter crash cases across White Plains, Yonkers, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and beyond.

As the trees across Westchester County and the New York City metro area burst into shades of orange and gold, the beauty of fall can distract from a serious seasonal hazard: wet leaves on the road. Many drivers underestimate just how dangerous these conditions can be.

Halloween is a beloved time across Westchester County and the New York City area, filled with costumes, candy, and community celebrations. But as dusk falls and trick-or-treaters flood the streets of White Plains, Yonkers, the Bronx, and Queens, danger often lurks where drivers least expect it.

While this collapse did not result in serious injury, similar incidents can cause catastrophic harm: falling debris, collapsing beams, or vehicles crushed under concrete. When structures fail, multiple parties may share liability—property owners, management companies, contractors, and even municipalities if code violations or negligence are involved.