What’s the shortest route between any two points? It depends on your mode of travel. If you happen to be trying to get through heavily traveled streets, it can be faster to take the route that seems longer. Cabbies, delivery people and UPS drivers all know that it’s...
Car Accidents
What are the most common warning signs of a brain injury?
Some medical conditions have distinct and obvious symptoms. A broken bone will often look abnormal and will cause someone pain, either constantly or when the person tries to use the affected body part. A spinal cord injury will affect all sensation and motor function...
3 things to do immediately following a car accident in NY
Regardless of the severity, a car crash can leave shaken and confused. If you have sustained injuries, your attention will rightfully be focused on getting help rather than thinking about who is at fault and how they will be made to pay for the damages. However, it is...
Post-accident PTSD could make driving impossible
If you get into a car accident, it’s natural to feel pretty shaken up about it. If you or someone else is injured or killed in the accident, then things get even worse. This likely is one of the most terrifying things you’ve ever gone through in your life. For many...
What you need to know about the dangers of distracted driving
There is a variety of driving behaviors that fall into the reckless category. These include passing a stopped school bus, speeding, operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, failing to yield to another driver's right of way, and failing to...
Texting: An increasing cause of traffic collisions
Texting is something that most people realize they should not do behind the wheel. Despite that, many people still use their phones while they’re supposed to be focused on driving. This bad habit isn’t just dangerous for the person who’s driving, it’s dangerous for...
Why is it important to have high limits on your SUM coverage?
There are different kinds of insurance for your vehicle, and many drivers find all of the options a bit confusing. New York has liability insurance for those with vehicles, as well as no-fault medical coverage. There are also supplemental forms of coverage that you...
Got a teen with a new license? They could be in for a wild ride
It is a cherished rite of passage for 16-year-olds all over the United States — passing their drivers’ test and getting their licenses. But parents shouldn’t be so quick to hand over the keys until they are sure that their teens have the driving skills to safely ride...
Distractions can quickly overtake drivers
Distractions of all kinds can cause drivers to lose focus on what they’re doing. This could lead to a serious vehicle crash. What many people might not realize is just how many types of distractions can be problematic for drivers. Some individuals have become so...