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

New numbers released by the federal government show an alarming trend. During the first half of this year, the number of traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways jumped 9 percent. Estimates show that more than 16,000 people have died so far this year. A spokesman for the American Automobile Association says the numbers are “disturbing,” especially since traffic fatalities have been on the decline in recent years. In fact, there was a 27 percent drop in traffic fatalities during the first half of the year from 2006 to 2011. One explanation for the rise in traffic fatalities is the sheer number of motor vehicles on the