Every day hundreds of accidents occur in New York. While some incidents are minor and don’t cause real or lasting symptoms, others are more serious. Some of these accidents can result in serious head injuries and, in some cases, a TBI (traumatic brain injury)....
Car Accidents
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...
Why windshield wipers are so important
While New York enjoys warm summers, rainfall is heavy at other points of the year. This rainfall poses unique safety risks to those traveling by vehicle. Rain can decrease traction, increase stopping distances and it can also decrease visibility. Poor visibility...
No texting-while-driving hacks are safe for drivers
Life hacks are popular on the internet. People like to share ideas that they think are useful workarounds to problems that others encounter. Texting while driving is illegal in New York, and it causes numerous crashes. People want to avoid causing wrecks and getting...
How much will your New York no-fault coverage actually pay?
How much a car crash costs you will depend on several factors. One of them will be how severe the wreck was. Another will be how much coverage you carry, as well as how much insurance the other driver has. New York mandates that drivers carry both liability coverage...
How big of an impact does a phone have on driving skills?
Distracted driving is in some ways like drunk driving. It is a driving decision that contributes to numerous motor vehicle collisions and thousands of deaths every year. Distracted drivers, like drunk drivers, may habitually engage in unsafe behaviors and believe that...
Road hazards to look out for this winter season
Weather hazards are more pronounced over winter, which is why you should be extra careful whenever you hit the road. From poor visibility to hazardous road conditions, the danger is ever-present, and even the most experienced drivers fall victim to accidents. For your...
Why do soft-tissue injuries take longer to heal than broken bones?
Broken bones that occur following an accident may take several weeks or months to recover and heal, depending on the severity of the break. For many people, the recovery process seems like it should be over once that bone is healed enough to go back to using it...
3 seasonal safety issues you need to consider before a fall drive
Most safety guides addressing seasonal traffic safety will focus on winter. After all, New York can get slammed with snow and may have icy streets even when there isn't much precipitation on the ground. With all of the focus on extreme winter weather, however, people...