A car accident can bring feelings of shock, guilt, anger and confusion. At the accident scene, you may not have the coherence to comprehend what happened. Once you receive medical attention, you may still deal with painful injuries and substantial property damage....
What should you know about skull fractures?
After experiencing a car crash, you will likely deal with injuries in the aftermath that can range from mild to severe. Many of these injuries center around your head, neck and back, and these also tend to have the biggest impact on overall physical health. Among the...
The dangers of eating while driving
After experiencing a car accident in New York, you may rightly question the actions that led to the driver that caused your accident to hit you. As a motorist yourself, you know that while inherent driving dangers exist, the right amount of caution allows you to...
Prepare your bike for safe summer rides
If you plan to explore your neighborhood or commute to work on your bicycle this summer, prioritize your safety. Having a well-maintained bike with the right equipment can reduce your risk for serious auto accident injuries. Prepare for safe summer cycling with these...
How can I gather evidence after a car accident?
After a car accident, you need to be your own advocate to protect yourself. In that scary moment, it can be quite difficult to settle your nerves and straighten out your thinking to take the right actions. Preparing yourself ahead of time for the possibility of an...
How can you choose a safe motorcycle helmet?
While on a motorcycle, you may worry about the safety of your head in the event of a crash. When you purchase a helmet, you should look at several factors in order to make the best choice possible. Highly rated in safety According to the National Highway Traffic...
The hazards of taking selfies while behind the wheel
Although using a hand-held cellphone while driving is illegal in New York, many motorists continue to engage in the dangerous practice. At any given moment in the United States, more than 600,000 drivers can be found texting, checking social media, composing emails...
How is whiplash treated?
One of the most common injuries following a car accident is whiplash. Whiplash is a neck injury that occurs when your neck jolts back and forth rapidly. Since whiplash can range in severity, Mayo Clinic explains the common treatment. How to diagnose whiplash When you...
Applying negligent entrustment to car accident cases
It goes without saying that a good deal of frustration comes with a car accident. Yet those in New York who experience such accidents often temper those frustrations with the understanding that they are just that: accidents. However, such understanding often vanishes...
3 steps to take after hitting an electric pole
In early 2020, a young man in Texas was driving on a highway when he collided with a utility pole. Even though he survived the accident, the man died when stepping out of the vehicle to check damage. The medical examiner determined the cause of the man’s death to be...
