Many equate falls with clumsiness. However, tripping and hurtling towards a floor or other obstacle can result in serious injuries and death. In New York, falls account for the most hospitalizations in the state. Those most susceptible are young children up to 14 years old and adults over 25. The
We live in an increasingly mobile and hurried society. Various conveyances can get us from place to place, whether that involves walking, biking, or jetting across oceans and continents. Automobiles remain our primary mode of transportation. Driving a car or truck presents inherent risks, particularly if the driver is distracted,
If you want to increase your chances of surviving a serious car accident, you should wear your seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. After all, of the roughly 37,000 people who died in car accidents in 2017, nearly half were not wearing seat belts. While your
If you are teaching your teenager to drive, you will quickly discover how easy it can be to become overly comfortable in our driving abilities. Riding with someone who has yet to develop habits can highlight just how complicated and dangerous some driving situations are. And some situations are far
You may never have been the victim of a vehicle crash, but that could change in an instant. Rear-end collisions, for example, happen every day in the state of New York. Even after this kind of seemingly minor accident, you should seek prompt medical attention since you could have underlying
New York drivers understand the need to stay focused on the road. After all, distracted driving makes up an enormous share of driving-related crashes and fatalities. But sometimes, there are situations in which a driver must use a handheld device. Rideshare and delivery workers are among these people. Hands-free technology
Working at a restaurant in New York means you will probably encounter a wet floor on occasion along with many other potential hazards. Staying safe while you are at work is a joint effort between you and your employer. Taking initiative for your own safety may improve your confidence and
A property owner has a duty to keep his or her space clear and free from hazards. When this does not happen and you fall and hurt yourself as a result, you may have legal recourse. To be successful in making a premises liability claim in New York, you must
Intersections can make motorists feel confused and stressed. With many signs, signals and markings to acknowledge, drivers may make mistakes that they wouldn’t elsewhere on the road. Around 40% of motor vehicle accidents occur at intersections. Most of these collisions stem from several common causes. Accidents caused by recognition errors
The death of a loved one is always tragic. However, the situation becomes much worse when the reason for your loved one’s death is the negligence or fault of a third party. This is the basis of a wrongful death suit. However, all 50 states have different laws when it
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