Motor Vehicle Accidents

As a caring and responsible parent, you understand that placing your children into size-appropriate car seats is a critical safety measure. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, using car seats reduces a child's chances of dying in a...

If you drive a newer General Motors SUV, your family undoubtedly enjoys your vehicle's spacious interior. Still, while your SUV gives your young passengers some space to move around, they always should wear their seat belts. Indeed, according to the National Highway...

Whether drivers get behind the wheel without enough sleep, drive for too long or feel fatigued after a demanding day at work, drowsy driving is extremely dangerous. Not only should you understand some of the risk factors linked to drowsy driving, but you should also...

Even though modern vehicles are safer than ever, car accidents remain a leading cause of both serious injuries and death in New York. In fact, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 931 individuals died in traffic accidents in the Empire State in...

Whether you ride your bike to work every day or occasionally enjoy getting some exercise on a bicycle and find yourself near traffic, you need to understand the risks you face. Every year, many bicyclists lose their lives in traffic accidents and even more suffer...

After getting into an accident or experiencing an incident resulting in a head injury, you are likely to suffer from brain injuries, too. The severity can differ depending on the type of incident and your overall health. At the most extreme end of severity, you have...

When someone says that they’re addicted to their phone, you may think that they’re just using hyperbole. What they mean is that they use the phone a lot or that they enjoy using technology. Maybe they just find it useful. They’re not really saying they’re addicted in...

In your area, you know that it’s dangerous to be on the roads as a pedestrian or cyclist. There isn’t a lot of room for you, and drivers aren’t always paying attention to what’s happening around them. The risk of a pedestrian crash is too high for your liking,...

In 2014, the mayor of New York City launched an initiative designed to eliminate all traffic deaths on city streets. Since then, many other cities around the country have initiated similar programs. The effort to keep people safe on the street, however, may not always...