Motor Vehicle Accidents

Vision Zero was an initiative launched in New York City to reduce potential motor vehicle collision risks while also minimizing, if not ending, fatalities. The results so far are mixed and based on where you live within the city. In any city across the nation, holiday...

It’s summer and you likely want to enjoy some time driving while the sun is out and the temperature is high. You may be making plans to travel across the country while sightseeing, or maybe you booked some time at a water resort. Whatever your plans may be, you don’t...

The Fourth of July is a time of celebration and festivities in the United States. As people come together to commemorate Independence Day, it's important to prioritize safety while enjoying the holiday. Here are some common tips and guidelines to travel safely during...

If someone suffers from a head injury, a very common piece of advice is that doctors will tell them not to go to sleep. If family members, friends or even medical professionals are watching this individual, they will try to keep them awake. The reason for this is that...

Being involved in a road traffic collision is both physically and emotionally traumatic, especially if it is a serious crash. Numerous areas of the body can be injured in such an incident, and head and facial injuries are a serious concern.  Your orbital bones are the...

Living in New York means you must deal with winter weather. Snow, ice, sleet and slush are all part of the landscape.  Unfortunately, these conditions can cause serious issues on the road. While most long-term residents are comfortable driving in the snow, ice is...

One of the most severe injuries that a person can suffer after a road traffic accident is damage to the spinal cord. This type of injury takes two forms, incomplete spinal injuries and complete injuries. Both conditions are serious but the latter is typically...

You may consider the likely commute when negotiating a job offer with a different company or when looking at places to buy with your spouse. The length of the commute and how much time you spend on surface roads versus freeways can be major concerns as you make...

Eating at the wheel is dangerous. You have to take at least one hand off the wheel to grip your beverage or food item. You will also likely look down at the food to make sure you don't bite into a wrapper or spill something in your lap. Finally, you will mentally...

Although car crashes can happen anywhere, there are certain roads that see more than their fair share of collisions. Issues with visibility and road design, exposure to the elements and traffic density all influence how frequently collisions occur. The speeds at which...