Drowsy driving is one of the single most dangerous things someone can do on the road, as drowsy driving causes a very similar impairing effect to drunk driving. Drowsy driving has become such a problem that it has become necessary to convene panels made up of academics and safety experts to try to resolve the problem. One such panel was recently conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health. The panel was called “Asleep at the Wheel,” and panel members referred to drowsy driving as an “epidemic.” When drowsy driving occurs, there is a significant likelihood a serious car accident will occur. New York City

Lots of different things can cause someone to become distracted behind the wheel. Some motorists are simply absent-minded and not focusing on what is going on. Others are upset while driving and may not be as focused on the road as they should be. Still others face distractions not because of their mood or internal turmoil but because of outside factors like phones and electronics. In fact, texting and driving has become one of the biggest issues, as texting while operating a vehicle can cause a major distraction. Any time a driver is texting (or otherwise distracted) and causes an accident to happen, the victims

New York City is a city where lots of people walk. Pedestrian traffic is heavy almost all the time, in large part because walking can actually be an easier way to get around than trying to cope with driving in city traffic. While New York is an extremely walkable city, the fact that you can get a lot of places on foot does not necessarily mean the city is safe for pedestrians, In fact, according to Business Wire, some of the most walkable cities are actually the most dangerous for people who get around on foot. When and if a pedestrian accident happens, victims need