As people attempt to get in shape and save money on fuel costs, biking becomes more popular. While we all know about the benefits of riding a bicycle, few people ever discuss the hazards involved. That’s why we feel the importance of addressing bicycle accidents and how to stay safe while on your bike. We’ve
There’s no question that riding a motorcycle is riskier than driving a car. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that 5,172 motorcyclists died in crashes during 2017. Bikes are less stable than cars and riders have less protection when facing a collision. That’s why it’s imperative riders take extra precautionary measures to stay
According to the International Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), there were 37,133 motor vehicle deaths in 2017. Anytime that you get behind the wheel of a car, you put yourself at risk of being the victim of an accident. While you can’t avoid driving in today’s world, there are some ways to lessen your risk
The most recent OSHA statistics show that in 2017 there were 4,674 workers killed in private industries. Of those 7 percent were in the construction field. Given the rate of progress throughout the United States, these numbers are expected to climb in the coming years. There are many causes of construction accidents, and while some
Millions of people travel along U.S. roadways every day. Whether it’s a commute to work or a trip to the grocery store, driving is heavily embedded in our culture. The necessity of travel has paved the way for innovation in safety and global conservation. Seatbelts are required by law in most states and groundbreaking moves
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, most car accidents, including those in New York City, can be traced back to the motor vehicle operators themselves in the form of driver negligence or operator error. According to the New York City Police Department as of March 19, 2019 there have already been over 17,500
In general, car accidents in New York City are most common on the weekdays, and even more common during the lunch hour and evening commute. However, there were hundreds if not thousands of accidents during the hours of 9pm and 3am, especially on the weekends. NEW YORK CITY CAR ACCIDENT STATISTICS According to the New
Is there any sort of medical malpractice lawsuit that’s not extremely emotionally taxing? Probably not – but birth injury lawsuits are arguably among the most traumatic type of personal injury claim. If you’re a parent seeking to recover in a birth injury action, knowing what you’re in for, and finding the right New York
We’re sometimes urged to stereotype slip and fall personal injury actions as the sham attempts of “overly litigious” individuals aiming to make a fast buck. But when a slip and fall happens to you, you realize that slip and fall cases can be extremely serious – and a little preparation can go a long
If you have suffered from medical malpractice due to errors in the emergency room, diagnosis or surgery, you should contact an experienced attorney to evaluate and represent your case. Whenever a medical professional is considering using any type of medical treatment or procedure on a patient, he or she must first get an informed consent
