A recent report by the AAA shows that hit-and-run fatalities are at an all-time high across the U.S. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a report recently that shows that hit-and-run accidents are climbing at a disturbingly rapid rate, according to the New...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pedestrian safety is improved with better visibility
Car crashes can be extremely dangerous for pedestrians. Unfortunately, many people are struck by motorists each year. It's essential that all cities have policies in place to protect pedestrians. This may mean building more sidewalks or improving the quality of...
Knocked unconscious? You could still fully recover
One of the main questions people who suffer severe concussions or who are taking care of people with concussions ask is if they are going to recover. There is no guarantee that anyone will fully recover from any kind of brain injury, but when being knocked unconscious...
New technology could prevent drunk driving deaths on New York roads
Drunk driving is a serious problem in New York and throughout the rest of the country. According to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization, automobile accidents involving driver intoxication kill approximately 28 people in the U.S. every day. However,...
Who is regulating self-driving cars?
According to The Drive, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles currently has in place a test program that allows self-driving vehicles to operate in the state. Every vehicle must have a human being not just in the vehicle but behind the wheel at all times....
Vehicle safety features often disabled by drivers
When many New York residents were children, they may have thought that flying cars would exist by the time they reached adulthood. Though flying cars are still out of reach in 2020, the idea of having self-driving vehicles seems to be getting closer to becoming a...
These are 3 things you shouldn’t do after a car crash
Imagine getting into a car crash. You're sitting at the scene with a vehicle that may or may not run, and there is damage all around you. You may be injured, and others may be dealing with their own medical emergencies. In situations like this, it's easy to make...
Is whiplash a dangerous injury, and is an exam necessary?
You knew that you were hurt after you were involved in a crash, because you immediately had a headache and pains you couldn't explain. After a trip to the hospital, you found out that you had severe whiplash from the head-on crash you'd been in.Whiplash-associated...
Are you at risk of succumbing to road rage?
Many people in New York and elsewhere have short tempers. You may be one of those people, and even though you try your best to keep your temper in check, certain things just seem to set you off. In particular, if you are on the road and another driver seems to be...
After a crash, do you need to go to the hospital?
When you're involved in a car crash, one of the things you need to do is to seek medical care. Most people know that doing so is smart, but did you know that it can help you get more out of your personal injury claim?When you go to the hospital, you're showing that...