Any time you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you put yourself at risk. However, you do not have to be afraid of driving. While accidents do happen, and you could get injured, it is important to understand what types of accidents are the most common so that you can...
Car Accidents
Study shows SUVs more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Many car buyers across New York and the rest of the United States have changed their preferences in recent years, and large, heavy SUVs have become far more popular than smaller sedans. However, SUVs pose much more of a threat to pedestrians than traditional sedans....
How can back pain affect your life?
After getting into a crash, you are more likely to suffer from certain types of damage than others. Injuries to the head, neck and back serve as the most common points of physical distress. In particular, back pain can have a bigger impact than you anticipate. In...
Car crashes, TBI and dealing with long-term health issues
Falls and car crashes are responsible for the majority of brain injuries that occur annually in the U.S. Even a minor head injury such as a concussion can result in long-term issues, but severe brain damage can lead to the need for lifelong rehabilitation....
How does memory damage affect your life?
After getting into a crash, you have a long road to recovery ahead of you. Many aspects of recovering from brain injury do not get enough attention, so they may come as an unpleasant surprise. For example, did you know that brain damage can affect your memory? Memory...
Drunk driving deaths jump in New York
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving fatalities across New York State jumped notably from 2017 to 2018. This unnecessary and tragic reality logically makes people wonder what more can or should be done to crack down on and...
Speeding and pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians face a wide variety of risks while walking near traffic, especially in certain areas. For example, roads that are very hectic during rush hour or on the weekends are a major concern with regard to pedestrian accidents. Furthermore, there are many factors...
Is a structured settlement right for you?
If you sustain an injury in a motor vehicle accident, the New York courts may award you compensation for the damages that result. Those include pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, mental anguish and others. Even if your case does not go to trial,...
Eating behind the wheel; an underappreciated distraction
You take to East Aurora's streets in your vehicle understanding that you face risks from other drivers. Yet you do this assuming that the others on the road around you exercise the same amount of caution you do in avoiding accidents. That caution would almost...
How do brain injuries affect all aspects of life?
New York residents who get into crashes often suffer from brain injuries. In fact, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) rank among the most common crash injuries. They are right up there with neck and back injuries. Today we will focus on TBIs. We will examine the impact...