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Walking to work and pedestrian accidents

If you walk to work every day, you probably know how dangerous the roads are for pedestrians in many places. However, even seemingly safe areas present dangers, especially if a driver is under the influence of alcohol. Sadly, some pedestrians are killed or seriously hurt while walking to work and

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How does inattentional blindness contribute to car crashes?

New York drivers understand how dangerous the road often is. Distracted driving is one of the riskiest behaviors that drivers engage with, too. Distracted driving causes many crashes a year and a large number of fatalities.  This is because many dangerous driving behaviors fall under this umbrella. For example, drowsy

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Avoiding slipping and falling when you are at work

Working around equipment, machinery and even standard office furniture may create a tripping hazard. While your employer should take adequate measures to protect you and your coworkers, your own vigilance may better protect your safety.  Your effort to take every precaution to protect yourself may support your case if negligence

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Motorcyclists pay the price for inattentive drivers

What motorcycles offer in terms of thrill and excitement, they lose in safety and security. While riders can take all of the preventative and safety measures possible to secure themselves, it is still up to other drivers to do their part in keeping the roads safe. Motorcyclists know what they

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OSHA categories may affect construction worksite injury claims

The Occupational Safety and Health Act protects New York workers against workplace injury. The American Bar Association explains how OSHA’s multi-employer directive categorizes employers in a way that allocates responsibilities for workplace safety. At construction worksites, overlapping roles may complicate liability for a work-related claim. OSHA outlines four employer categories

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Who pays for a car accident in New York?

Getting in a car accident is overwhelming. It can feel like things are happening so fast and it’s hard to know what you’re supposed to do next. Your car is wrecked and now you have medical bills mounting. One of the biggest questions on your mind is probably, who’s paying

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The rising cost of distracted driving

Distracted drivers are more than a danger and nuisance on Albany County’s roads and highways. They create an economic drain of millions of dollars that could be prevented entirely if more drivers chose to act responsibly. Billions of dollars lost to distracted driving According to the Insurance Information Institute, the

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Challenges abound for people who lose limbs in accidents

April was “Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.” Of the nearly 2 million people living with limb loss in the United States, an estimated 45% or 900,000 lost a leg or arm through trauma. The latter numbers can be attributed to many situations, including motor vehicle, workplace, agricultural and

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Who is to blame if my child was severely hurt at school?

While schools are currently closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, it’s important to consider how things will work when we eventually send our kids back. One of the biggest frustrations for many parents is when their child faces bullying from other kids. When your child comes home from school

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