You are driving to work. Your phone rings and you reach for it to see who is calling. The radio goes to commercial and you need to switch the channel. Your kids are arguing in the backseat, so you take your eyes off the road to find out what they are fighting over....
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Don’t forget the mental health consequences of a wreck
Road traffic collisions can take a severe toll on a person’s physical health. Head trauma, spinal cord injuries and broken bones can all take a long time to heal. In some cases, the damage done may be permanent. In such instances, victims are generally able to pursue...
What are the main causes of head-on collisions?
Make no mistake; any kind of car accident is dangerous. However, a head-on collision is specifically risky. If you are involved in a head-on collision that is not your fault, you may be eligible for compensation for your damages according to New York car accident...
Reasons your pedestrian accident claim can be reduced or denied
Not many things are as beautiful as taking a morning or an evening walk with your puppy or a loved one. But that beautiful morning or evening walk can turn into a horrible nightmare if you are involved in an accident. An accident that involves a pedestrian and a...
What are the main causes of pedestrian accidents in New York?
Walking is a natural part of life and can help you maintain good health. So, it is not surprising that New York is parked with pedestrians on their way to work, the gym or even one of the city’s attractions. But what happens when that morning or evening walk turns...
The risk of wearing headphones when you run
If you’re a consistent runner, you know that wearing headphones to listen to music or other audio content can make your runs a lot more fun. When you’re out there on the sidewalks and the shoulder of the road for an hour or more, music helps to cut the boredom and can...
Accident statistics and safety strategies for bicyclists
Many federal and local governments have encouraged their citizens to use alternative and sustainable forms of transportation. Riding bicycles has become more commonplace as people are turning to green solutions. With the increase of cyclists sharing the roads, has...
New York lawmakers considering legislation to make streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians
As the weather warms up and kids begin summer vacation, we’ll be seeing more bicyclists and pedestrians on the road. A New York organization, Families for Safe Streets, is calling on state legislators to pass the Crash Victims Rights and Safety Act before the end of...
Why haven’t improvements in vehicle safety reduced pedestrian fatalities?
Vehicle manufacturers tout the advances they have made in in-car safety features. Cars now have things such as airbags that keep those inside the car safe. They have sensors and advanced braking systems, which should keep everyone safer. So why did pedestrian...