Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Staying Safe in Taxi Cab Collisions
It is well-known that many taxi cab passengers do not wear seatbelts when they are in a taxi, even though they wear them dutifully while driving and riding in other vehicles. When passengers do not wear seatbelts, they are more likely to end up in the emergency room after smashing into the partitions designed to… Read More »
Injuries While Bicycling in New York City
The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) evaluates how bicycle-friendly each state is, using several indicators such as legislation and enforcement, infrastructure and funding, and evaluation and planning. Unfortunately, New York was ranked 42 in the country, and scored especially low in terms of its policies and programs. According to the New York Department of Motor… Read More »
Is an Auto Dashboard Camera Craze Coming?
When a meteor exploded over a Russian town in February, the heavenly body became an international superstar (no pun intended) thanks to a myriad of Internet videos, mostly posted by motorists whose dashboard cameras captured the event. Once we all got the stars out of our eyes, some observant Americans started asking a question: What… Read More »
Statistics on Car Accident Injuries
In New York State in 2011, according to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 257,066 car crashes. Also in 2011, 1,153 people were killed as a result of automobile accidents. Most of the dead — just over 51 percent — were car drivers (597) but significant numbers of passengers (203), pedestrians (296) and… Read More »
The Dangers of Texting and Driving
Everyone, it seems, is plugged into a cell phone or tablet, texting, talking and surfing the web. But when misused, the convenience of ubiquitous communication can quickly become a menace, particularly if a driver decides to use a handheld device to talk or text while driving. Statistics on all distracted driving accidents are suspected to… Read More »
Avoid Sleepy Driving: Pull Over
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are 100,000 car crashes annually caused by driver fatigue. About 1,550 of those crashes result in deaths, and 71,000 cause injury. To head off this preventable driving hazard, drivers should follow some common-sense rules. First, don’t drive drowsy. When you’re tired, your reaction time is… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Motorcyclists saddle up with special responsibilities and special concerns. These powerful vehicles can lead to a fun, liberating lifestyle. But because they don’t provide the physical protection of a car body around you, you’re vulnerable to accidents becoming very serious, very quickly. Problems such as rough pavement, inexperience and collisions can cause lifelong problems. There… Read More »
Subway Accident Injury
If you’re among the 4.3 million who ride the New York public transportation system every day, the thought of being injured in an accident may cross your mind. Riding a bus or railroad car, the transportation system is a generally safe, comfortable way to travel. But there are dangers. Whether it’s falling on the stairs… Read More »
Can We Decrease Distracted Driving Accidents?
After decades of public education and strict legal penalties, the United States is finally seeing a reduction in the number of drunken driving accidents and fatalities. Unfortunately, injuries and deaths resulting from distracted driving, particularly those involving hand-held devices, are on the rise. Talking on a cell phone while you are driving makes it four… Read More »
How Does the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Help Families After Airplane Accidents?
The aftermath of an airplane accident involves action by numerous organizations, including the involved airline, federal, state and local agencies, and volunteer associations. In addition to ensuring that survivors receive immediate medical attention, and identifying fatalities, families must obtain the right support. Detailed investigation of the accident requires that local agencies secure all evidence. The… Read More »
