After involvement in a crash, it is likely that those inside the vehicle will suffer from damage to the head, neck or back. These areas often absorb the brunt of the collision. In particular, head injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) remain among the most...
Motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents
What happens after a crash with an uninsured New York driver?
Drivers in New York have a reputation for being aggressive, and the traffic itself is famous for being heavy. Crashes can back up traffic for blocks, making them inconvenient for everyone in addition to harmful for the people involved in the wreck. Serious collisions...
Motorcycle passengers face higher head injury risks than drivers
Traumatic brain injuries are the most common type of injury suffered in motorcycle crashes across New York and the nation. This holds true regardless of whether an individual is in control of the bike or riding on the back of it. However, studies show that the risk of...
Thousands of teens could soon be driving big rigs
If the thought of a teenager driving through New York in a big rig worries you, you're not alone. There is a new Senate bill to train thousands of young people to drive semi-trucks, and it has a lot of traffic safety advocates concerned. What the bill includes...
Quickly obtain black box data after a trucking accident
If you were in a trucking accident in New York, you need to preserve the black box as soon as possible. Contacting a lawyer is the fastest way to secure that data. Companies typically react faster when attorneys approach them because they don't want legal troubles....
Keeping your eyes on the road and avoiding rubbernecking
When you're driving in the busy state of New York, it's imperative to pay close attention behind the wheel of any vehicle. Everyone occasionally falls victim to the dangers of distracted driving, but there's one dangerous behavior that isn't often mentioned while...
A look at collisions between motor vehicles and motorcycles
As New York enters the springtime season, more and more motorcycles can be heard driving up and down its busy streets. This should serve as a reminder to both motorcycle riders and vehicle drivers that they need to take some extra precautions to ensure each other's...
Are rear-end collisions unavoidable?
Rear-end collisions may come to people's minds when asked to visualize a "common" auto accident. Of course, New York sees all kinds of collisions each year, not only rear ones. Rear-ending another vehicle, however, remains a typical vehicle crash incident on Empire...
Who is liable for bus accidents?
Scores of commuters choose to ride the bus in New York. While traveling by bus is often safe, accidents do happen. Unfortunately, people become injured in bus accidents, sometimes severely. Bus accidents might lead to some confusion as injured persons wonder who is...
Safety advocates argue for stricter seat belt laws
A new law in New York requires all drivers and passengers to wear a seat belt or risk getting pulled over by the police. After the success of that bill, safety advocates in New Jersey want the state to pass its own seat belt law. Currently, the state of New Jersey...