Car Accidents and PTSD
A car accident is a traumatic experience and can have lasting effects. In addition to the physical injuries you may experience in an accident, sometimes there is psychological trauma that results from a car accident. …
Car Accidents in Work Zones
Highways and high traffic areas are constantly under construction in New York City. As a result of the additional hazards present in work zones, accidents and collisions are more frequent. Improperly placed signage, signals, and …
Car Crashes are the Leading Cause of Death for Teens
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens aged 16-19. Approximately six teens die in an accident every day and teens are …
Can a Dash Cam Help Your Car Accident Case?
Often when there is a car accident, there are multiple stories about what happened. A driver who was negligent may try to deny any responsibility. In some instances, a victim of the accident may not …
Rollover Accidents
Rollover accidents are extremely dangerous and pose a high risk of death for the passengers and drivers of vehicles. Rollovers account for only 1% of motor vehicle accidents but 1/3 of motor vehicle fatalities.
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The Dangers of Road Rage
Aggressive driving and road rage are major factors in car accidents and are far too common. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 80% of drivers surveyed expressed aggression, and anger while driving. …
The Three Types of Distracted Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2016 3,450 people were killed as the result of distracted driving. Distracted driving is commonly associated with texting or talking on a cell phone. However, there …
Hit and Run Accidents
Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime in New York, and yet people do it every day. If you are involved in an accident with a hit and run driver who left the …
NYC Traffic Injuries Up in 2018
According to data from the city, the number of traffic injuries is up in New York City for 2018. Collisions were up 11% in 2018 compared to 2014 with a total of 228,227. Collisions …