AAA: How Not to Be an Intexicated Driver
Every day, nine people are killed, and 1,000 are injured in distracted driving accidents nationwide. According to AAA, there are hundreds of distractions that can snag a driver’s attention from the road. But the most prevalent and deadly distraction to date remains the use of cellphones while driving. Whether it’s texting, talking, navigating, or checking […]
Here’s When You Need a Child Injury Attorney
Children, with their playful spirits and unlimited energy, often get hurt while playing with their friends. Whether it’s a rough game of sports, a race, or just a slip and fall, a minor scrape or an injury is a part of everyone’s childhood and also important to build resilience among children. What accounts for injury […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Their Link to Dementia
A serious head injury can irrevocably change the course of your life. Extensive research has been conducted globally and in the United States to study the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and dementia. From the many studies done, it has emerged that people with TBI are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s or another form […]
The complexity of litigating elevator accident cases
Skyscrapers are a part of New York’s infrastructure and so are elevators. But elevators can pose a serious risk if they’re not adequately inspected and properly maintained. An accident caused in an or due to an elevator can lead to serious injuries or even death. As per theU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Consumer […]
Cycling Accidents in New York City
Public transportation has been one of the most affected services during the pandemic in New York City. During the peak of the outbreak in the city, subway ridership suffered drastically and fell to 25% of what it used to be. When the city opened up, commuters were still awry of the public transit system and […]
Teach Your Teen Driver What To Do After an Accident
You may be excelling at teaching your teen driver how to prevent a motor vehicle accident. But did you know that preparing them for what to do after a collision occurs is equally important? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.), at least 1 in 4 teens will become involved in a […]
Risks Involved in Driving an Automatic Car / Tesla
Tesla’s autopilot is an advanced driver assistance system designed to reduce the overall workload of its driver. Every Tesla car today provides advanced autopilot features and full self-driving capabilities in the future, through a series of software updates. Tesla boldly claims that every one of its cars will have full self-driving capabilities in the future […]
Are Bed Sores an Indication of Nursing Home Negligence?
We often move a loved one to a nursing home in the hopes and expectations of giving them the best possible medical care and attention. But it can very easily become our worst nightmare in case of physical or emotional abuse as a result of unintentional or intentional trauma. In such a scenario, it is […]
October Launches National Pedestrian Safety Month
During October, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is raising awareness of the dangers that pedestrians face on the road. On September 29, 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) designated October as National Pedestrian Safety Month. According to the NHTSA, there was more than a 3% increase in pedestrian […]
What Should You Know About Hiring a Construction Accident Attorney?
Accidents at the work place, especially at construction sites are quite common. They leave workers with serious injuries, disabilities and can even be fatal. All accidents which occur at the workplace make the employer viable liable for compensationbeyond the workers’ compensation often offered as settlements by the employers and the insurers.If you’re in a construction […]