Distracted driving has been a major topic in car crash prevention. As New York City residents know, many studies suggest that the risk of a car accident increases dramatically when a motorist texts or talks on the phone while driving. However, did you know that new research suggests that you do not even need to be chatting on your mobile device to be distracted? Reports say that just thinking about receiving a call or message is enough to take your mind off of the road. In a recent study, undergraduate students were asked to take a standardized survey indicating their level of cell phone attachment.

More people in New York City and beyond are using their bicycles as a mode of transportation. It saves people money and is more earth-friendly. However, reckless drivers can turn a peaceful bike ride into a tragic one. In some instances, car accident victims don’t believe police are doing enough to investigate the cause of accidents involving bicyclists. In 2010, a New York City artist and her boyfriend were riding their bikes home from a concert when a driver hit them before fleeing the scene of the accident. The woman had a metal pole inserted in her leg and asphalt remains lodged in her skin.

People in New York expect that others will drive with caution, especially those who are driving emergency vehicles. However, that was not the case when a former fire chief crashed a fire department sport utility vehicle into one woman’s car. The car accident happened in June 2007. According to reports, the former fire chief was driving to another accident at around 60 mph. Reports indicate that he passed another firefighter’s vehicle. A 59-year-old New York woman had a green light and began moving through an intersection when the fire department SUV crashed into her Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. The woman says she never heard any