Each year in New York, a number of accidents involving large trucks are underride collisions. These accidents happen when smaller vehicles slide under the large trucks, and they often lead to fatalities and catastrophic injuries. In order to address the problem of...
Month: January 2018
Speeding a major factor in fatal car accidents
In New York and across the United States, traffic fatalities have escalated over the past several years. This has been attributed to several factors, including a growing number of motorists and distracted driving and walking due to smartphone use. However, the...
Truck accident precautions
New York residents might like to know about the latest efforts to make the roads safer when it comes to motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks. When cars crash into tractor-trailers or semis, the vehicles can slide underneath the larger trucks. This is very...
Traumatic brain injuries are a common result of accidents
Traumatic brain injuries often happen due to car crashes, falls and other situations where the head sustains an impact. Thus, if you suffered an accident, TBI may number among the consequences. While severe TBI symptoms tend to show up faster and are harder to mistake...
Recovering from a spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury is a serious form of trauma that requires prompt medical care and ongoing treatment. If you get a spinal cord injury, you may have a lot of concerns about your prognosis. While the quickness and completeness of your recovery depend on...
Motorists should give big rigs plenty of road space
"Wide open spaces" is a term that usually refers to the American West. In New York, however, it might aptly apply to rules of the road. Motorists should remember to leave plenty of space between them and big rigs when it comes to sharing the state's highways. For...
What to do around aggressive drivers
In New York, it's common for drivers to come in contact with aggressive drivers. Oftentimes, these same drivers become aggressive themselves. Rather than honking horns, flashing headlights, and making hand gestures, motorists should consider what many experts...
Possible CTE diagnosis may give concussion patients hope
If you are a football fan or played the game in high school or college, you may be familiar with the medical term CTE, meaning chronic traumatic encephalopathy. This is a brain disease that results from repeated strikes to the head. Not surprisingly, former...