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
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
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
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
Anyone who has suffered a blow to the head in New York is at risk for a traumatic brain injury. TBIs can cause many long-lasting physical complications that are easy to recognize, and thus accept. However, there is another side to these injuries that is less tangible and thus often
In New York slip and fall cases, there are specific criteria to determine the liability of the property owner. In other words, not all falls on someone else’s property are necessarily the property owner’s fault. If you or a loved one has been injured and are interested in filing a
Across New York City, residents and visitors alike may find it challenging to navigate the crowded streets and sidewalks. Whether in a car, on foot or on a bike, the realities of sharing the road with a myriad of other vehicles and mass numbers of people are faced every day.