Speeding and distracted driving are widely known to contribute to most fatal car crashes. In New York, an accident-prone vehicle is also determined by the type of manufacturer and model. Types of vehicles The type, make and model of the vehicle determines how safe it...
Car Accidents
Rate of accidents rising in New York City
Like many other cities, New York is currently experiencing a surge in the number of traffic accidents that take place. While it is not yet clear what exactly is causing this increase, more people than usual are now the victims of crashes, and that includes drivers,...
Car accident injuries
Car accidents can leave you with long-term life-altering injuries that affect how you can work or earn income in the future. Florida roadways are busy with drivers from all around the nation. Motorists stop suddenly, change lanes, or attempt to exit the road without...
The types of catastrophic injuries and their severity
Residents of southern New York don’t expect anything out of the ordinary to happen on any given day. However, life is uncertain and accidents can happen. Some result in catastrophic injuries that can range in severity. What can cause catastrophic injuries? Many...
Why has the percentage of traffic deaths increased sharply?
Driving statistics from the early days of the Coronavirus pandemic show that motor vehicle deaths increased during this period in New York and across the United States, even though drivers used their cars less. These collisions resulted in the highest highway death...
What drivers need to know about traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most common types of injuries from car accidents in New York. You should know what the symptoms are and why it's so important to promptly seek medical treatment for a traumatic brain injury. What is a traumatic brain injury? A TBI...
Fatal car accidents increased in NY in 2021
New Yorkers did not have a good year in 2021 in terms of car accidents. There were more crashes that resulted in fatalities. It’s fair to wonder why this happened. What are the statistics for car accidents in New York in 2021? Throughout the first half of 2021, New...
Understanding comparative negligence in New York
Comparative negligence is the legal doctrine that personal injuries are are not always the total fault of another party. Many times the injured victim actually contributes at least in a small portion to their own harm. Most states use comparative negligence in some...
Fatal car accidents may result from careless driving
A man has sadly lost his life in a wrong-way motor vehicle collision in New York. Meanwhile, another person was seriously injured in the two-car collision. Sometimes, wrong-way car accidents happen due to a driver's negligence, which is grounds for civil...
Winter weather requires extra care to avoid car accidents
Regardless of how many winters drivers in upstate New York have navigated snow and ice-covered roads, extra care is necessary as each winter comes around. Complacency causes many car accidents, often with devastating consequences. Safety authorities recommend specific...