Everyone has a responsibility to drive safely, especially during times of bad weather. As the Federal Highway Administration explains, poor weather can hamper your ability to drive. Your vehicle may not perform as well, your visibility may decrease, and the wet...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are the possible impacts of a TBI?
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury due to an accident, you could face a long-term impact. According to the National Institutes of Health, TBIs have a range of side effects and complications depending on the severity of the injury. While some issues may arise...
How does drowsiness contribute to a crash?
In this day and age, drivers who text behind the wheel get almost as much flack as intoxicated drivers, and for good reason. But did you know that texting while driving is not the only extremely risky and common distracted driving behavior of the day? Drowsy driving...
How do helmets help with crash injuries?
Motorcyclists will almost always face a higher chance of injury - especially serious or lethal injury - when involved in a crash with other vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to injuries of the head, neck and brain. Fortunately, helmets provide a...
Can footage from dashcams be used in court?
You are probably familiar with at least one instance of a crime, accident or some other altercation caught on camera. This is happening with increasing frequency due to the widespread use of personal recording equipment. If you have been in an accident and are...
Statistics on large truck and bus crashes
You need to look out for many hazards on the road, from drunk drivers to bad weather. However, accidents involving large trucks and buses are especially dangerous. Sadly, due to the size of these vehicles and other factors (such as difficulty bringing a large truck to...
What are the dangers of nighttime driving?
Constantly changing conditions, such as the weather or the amount of traffic on the road, can affect your risk of a motor vehicle accident. There are specific hazards associated with driving at night. With autumn comes the end of Daylight Savings Time. Fewer daylight...
What should I do if I am the victim of a hit-and-run?
Even the most minor fender bender is an annoyance. However, any variety of accidents, no matter how minor, quickly becomes a major headache if the other person involved in the accident decides to speed away from the scene. Even though hit-and-run accidents are very...
Aging New Yorkers at highest risk for pedestrian fatalities
The average New Yorker walks more than the average resident of any other state, according to recent data. All that walking is good for health and the environment but can lead to pedestrian accidents. Older residents are particularly at risk. What is being done to...
The Boulevard of Death: the most dangerous road in Queens
If you are a resident of Queens, you are likely already familiar with the name Boulevard of Death. For decades, Queens Boulevard has held this moniker due to the high number of vehicle-related deaths that have occurred. Between 1990 and 2017, at least 186 people,...