Since its founding in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has worked tirelessly to create awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. Other advocacy groups and law enforcement agencies have also collaborated with this mission. Over the years, the laws governing drunk driving and the penalties associated with an impaired
You may have enjoyed riding your bike around Albany and the Capital District region for years without incident until a car sideswiped you recently and kept on going. As a result of the hit-and-run accident, you took a bad fall, suffered a broken arm, and now face significant medical expenses.
When you have grown accustomed to traveling the same roads regularly, a change in traffic patterns or an unclear detour has the capacity to cause confusion and contribute to crashes. Even if you are not familiar with a particular part of the roadway, construction zones present certain hazards that increase
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
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
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
Fatal car accidents occur every day across the country. They change the lives of many people in an instant. While the rate of fatal accidents is on a downward trend, even one loss of life is still an issue that needs our attention. Two of the top causes of fatal car
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
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
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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