Thanksgiving is just days away. People are likely thinking about the family and friends they will see and the food they will eat. Because Thanksgiving week is one of the deadliest for motorists, New York City residents and others elsewhere should also be thinking about how to get to their destinations safely. According to AAA, close to 40 million Americans will drive more than 50 miles from their homes. People often get in their cars, whether at Thanksgiving or other times of the year, expecting to get to their destinations safely. Sadly, a negligent driver can change that. Thanksgiving is a particularly dangerous time for

posted in Car Accidents on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Traffic signs are put in place for a reason. When people fail to obey them, terrible tragedies can occur. A recent crash in another state should serve as a reminder to New York City residents how important it is to obey traffic signs and traffic laws in order to prevent a car accident from happening. On the evening of Oct. 31, a combine collided with a minivan on a rural Indiana road. The driver of the combine reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a minivan carrying six people. One report says

New York City residents know how devastating a car accident can be. Even when people suffer only minor injuries, they may be forced to endure months of pain. People who suffer serious injuries may require surgery and rehabilitation. Their injuries may even prevent them from working. A car accident can not only leave people with physical scars, they may also be left with financial burdens. Medical bills can quickly add up. People whose recovery prevents them from working could be forced to deal with even more financial struggles. However, people who are injured as a result of another person’s negligence can pursue a personal injury