There isn’t a moment that passes for some people that they aren’t on their phones. They check it in the morning, during walks or when they’re out with friends. One of the most common places for people to check their phones is in the car. People who look at their...
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Checks to make before setting off in your car
Having a car can be convenient. You can wake up a few minutes before you need to leave for work, walk a few paces to your vehicle and be on your way. Yet leaving in such a rush can decrease your safety once you are out amongst the mad morning traffic. Allowing...
What to avoid after being in a car accident
Being involved in a car accident in New York can be a scary and overwhelming situation. There’s a lot of activity at the scene, and it can be difficult to know what to do. While it’s only normal to feel a bit out of it, it’s important to avoid certain mistakes that...
3 common injuries in car wrecks
Car wrecks can lead to many injuries. Some are life-changing and some are just an inconvenience. Knowing some of the more common injuries might help you to recognize them if you’re ever in a crash. Anyone who has signs of an injury should seek medical care after the...
Accidents: In 2021, was New York’s Vision Zero a dismal failure?
Vision Zero is a New York City initiative to reduce motor vehicle accidents through education, engineering and enforcement. Part of the Vision Zero mission statement is “no level of fatality on city streets is inevitable or acceptable." Vision Zero became policy in...
Slamming on the brakes isn’t necessarily the answer
If an animal jumps out in front of you or another vehicle has pulled out when it shouldn’t have, your natural reaction may be to slam on the brakes. After all, your brakes are tasked with slowing you down or even bringing you to a complete standstill. Nonetheless,...
How safe is it to ride in an Uber?
Ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft have made it very easy to hire a car when you need one. All you have to do is use the app on your phone, and a driver shows up in minutes. It is certainly convenient. But is it safe? You're entrusting your life to a driver that...
Auto accidents are usually caused by driver error
When someone gets involved in a car accident, they may blame another driver. They may blame the road conditions. They may blame the design of the road itself. While all of these things may be true in certain cases, the statistics show that the biggest reason for car...
Why driving in New York City is so dangerous around the holidays
While the holidays are a time of celebration and merriment, it is important to remember that December is also designated as Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that each day of the year here in the...
Why don’t brain injuries fully heal?
Some brain injuries do fully heal, so let’s start by acknowledging that not every injury falls into this category. However, these are notorious for failing to heal as completely as other injuries, such as fractures. Many people with brain injuries have symptoms for...