Tips on how to become a more courteous New York driver
How does New York State rank in courteous drivers? It depends on what reports or news article you read. Several years back, the Drive Human Campaign gave New York State an F for courteous driving. This year, USA Today posted an article citing Schenectady as the rudest city in the state (36% ruder than other cities in the state), […]
Why a personal injury attorney is needed in minor impact soft tissue injuries (MIST)
If you’ve been injured in a car accident and have sustained minor impact soft tissue (aka/MIST) injuries, you will likely soon discover that you are going to need a personal injury attorney to help you settle your case fairly. The reason for this is that insurance companies act on the mistaken idea that such injuries […]
How prevalent is drowsy driving and what are the dangers?
Sleep is an essential part of our lives. A good night’s sleep is crucial to one’s health, enabling the body to recover from the previous day’s activities and stress, and allows you to wake up refreshed and ready to take on a new day. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation is all too common. The CDC reports that […]
The top 5 car accidents you can avoid causing
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), in 2019, an estimated 38,800 people died in car accidents in the U.S., with 4.4 million people injured seriously enough to require medical attention. Human error caused almost every single one. If you stay attentive and drive defensively, there are some accidents that you can avoid causing to […]
Do you know what to do if you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident?
Although we hope you never have to use this information, it’s very important that you know what to do if you’re ever injured in a motor vehicle accident that wasn’t your fault. To ensure a successful personal injury claim, some of what you’d need to do is time sensitive. What to do if you’ve been […]
The Most Common Car Accident Injuries
In 2018, there were over 6.7 million car accidents in the United States, and over 2.7 million persons were injured. Almost any type of injury can occur in a car accident, and the types of injuries can vary greatly depending upon a number of different factors as no two collisions are exactly the same. It […]
How To Document The Scene Of An Accident :
What To Do Following An Accident To recover medical expenses, lost wages and compensation for pain and suffering following a slip-and-fall, auto or workplace accident, there are several steps you must take. According to James Alexander, personal injury attorney and founder of Alexander & Associates, in many cases there is no authority that investigates the […]