Automotive trends come and go, but signs suggest that America’s penchant for large vehicles is here to stay. The sales of large trucks and SUVs have outpaced the sales of smaller cars since 2002, and the number of pedestrians and cyclists losing their lives on New...
Personal Injury
Study shows teen motorists prone to texting, speeding
It takes time and practice to be able to drive safely on New York’s roadways, and many teenage drivers have limited experience behind the wheel. While this, alone, raises accident risks for everyone they encounter, many teenagers also admit to engaging in dangerous...
Falls cause more than 95% of hip fractures
When you suffer a hip fracture in New York, you may find that it interferes with most areas of your life. A hip fracture is a serious injury that has the potential to make it difficult for you to work, earn a living or even get around, and research shows that the...
Does back pain affect mental health?
Back pain is one of the leading causes of people taking time off of work not only across the country, but across the globe. Despite this, many people underestimate the true impact of back pain. Not only does it seriously interfere with a person's physical...
Assessing the severity of a burn injury
Though vehicle fires from car crashes are uncommon, there are many ways that burn injuries can result from a collision. Burn injuries occur due to hot debris or contact with hazardous chemicals or a live electrical current. Burn injuries can be severe and possibly...
How safe are electric scooter rentals?
If you have noticed more electric scooters in New York City lately, you are seeing the results of a Department of Transportation effort to decrease congestion. In fact, according to a company press release, Lime recently positioned 1,000 more shared scooters in the...
Who is to blame for your e-bike injuries?
Because of New York's notoriously congested roadways, you can save a great deal of time during your commute by jumping on your e-bike. E-bikes have become exceedingly popular in recent years. In fact, according to reporting from Bloomberg, more Americans are buying...
How is TBI treated?
A serious car accident can cause a wide range of significant injuries. Traumatic brain injury is often the most serious consequence of all, as it can have a lasting impact on your life in numerous ways. It is important to receive immediate medical care after TBI, as...
Crashed using a rideshare app? Now what?
Their convenience, cost-effectiveness and other benefits have contributed to the ever-growing popularity of rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft. Despite the safety improvements these services have brought to traffic in the cities in which they operate, accidents...
SCI costs after the fact
Spinal cord injuries involve a lot of action right after people sustain them. They result from serious accidents, commonly auto accidents and slips or falls. The first few days most likely involve a trip to the emergency room, immediate surgery and a long hospital...
