Victims of New York car accidents can suffer serious injuries, including to their head and brain. If you were left with a TBI, it’s important to know what to do next. How serious are TBIs? Traumatic brain injuries rank among one of the most catastrophic injuries after...
With summer fast approaching, New York traffic is seeing a dramatic increase in activity on city streets, highways and neighborhood roads. From young drivers now out of school to the sharp rise of both motorcycle and bicycle traffic, roads often become crowded at a...
Bone fractures are a common injury in motor vehicle accidents. Bones can break when the body is thrust into something hard, such as the dashboard or window. If you've been in a motor vehicle accident recently, you may be having one of these bone fractures. Arm...
While the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has not yet released official figures, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published estimates based on preliminary data. Unfortunately, traffic fatalities across the nation show no signs of...
Most car owners know that vehicle maintenance is essential. If check-ups are not regularly performed, a short trip to the store or out-of-town journey may lead to misadventure, frustration and even a crash. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety...
Truck manufacturers and software developers are claiming that self-driving trucks are some of the safest vehicles on the road and that autonomous technology is taking care of driver shortages in New York and other states. Even so, critics say that not enough...
They are colossal, weigh several tons and share the road with other vehicles. They also, sometimes, intimidate the average driver and cause potential dangers. Semi-trucks are an important part of U.S. commerce and the country’s supply chain, hauling cargo from state...
With Motorcycle Awareness Month arriving in May, once again, all motorists must understand the importance of sharing the road with these smaller, gas-efficient and adventurous two-wheelers. Obey the traffic rules, pay attention and make space for every motorcycle on...
Distracted driving is one of the most common reasons that teenagers in New York are more likely than older drivers to get into car accidents. Distracted driving is typically defined as scrolling through social media, texting friends or talking on the phone while...
Every new parent faces a period of adjustment when they welcome a baby into the family, from buying new laundry detergent for your baby's clothes to overhauling your sleeping schedule. You might even change the way you think about your driving. When you have a baby in...