Bicycle And Pedestrian Accidents Continue to Rise
For many people, walking and cycling are healthy activities that allow a person to enjoy the outdoors. According to the Highway Safety Association (HSA), bicycle and pedestrian accidents are on the rise. As summer approaches, the number of people engaging in cycling and walking in New York City will begin to increase. However, the number […]
Increasing Speed Limits: Getting There on Time vs. Getting There Safely
In 1973, the federal government instituted the national maximum speed limit to be 55 miles per hour (mph), but the goal at the time was not to save lives; it was to save fuel. The National Research Council noted that, in the first year of the new speed limit, the number of people killed in […]
Clinicians Make Mistakes While Inserting and Maintaining Feeding Tubes
Under certain circumstances, a person may be unable to eat food, which requires a clinician to insert a feeding tube into the person’s stomach in order for he or she to receive proper nourishment. However, there are some instances where the patient is injured during the insertion or maintenance of the feeding tube as a […]
Get Immediate Medical Treatment Following a Crash
When an individual is involved in an accident, he or she may experience a rush of adrenaline causing their pain to be delayed for hours or even days. This delay can often result in death or serious life-threatening injuries. For this reason, anyone involved in a crash should immediately seek medical attention to mitigate the […]
New York State Works to Update Insurance Laws to Account for Ridesharing Services
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have essentially taken over the “ride-hailing” industry, and lately, many people prefer them to taxis or other limousine companies because of their reliability, accessibility, and affordability. These services quickly became popular in New York City, however, outside of the city, these companies only recently became available because the laws […]
VTech Recalls Rattles and Mobiles: Check Your Baby’s Toys!
Recently, VTech recalled some of its child products, due to a potential choking hazard. Certain items, such as the Shake & Single Elephant Rattle and the Lights and Lullabies Travel Mobile were recalled for product defects. These items posed significant danger to infants, toddlers, and young children. According to a report from VTech, there were […]
Shared Fault in New York
When filing a lawsuit in New York State, it is important to first consider how the defendant might respond to your claim. He or she could deny it, settle, or even try to place all or part of the blame on the plaintiff, and that is perfectly legal so long as it can be proven. Most personal […]
New York Court of Appeals Decides Social Media is Subject to Discovery in Personal Injury Case
Since the rise of the digital age and social media’s takeover, the law has had to adjust to this new form of communication and determine how it can be used in court. While it has already been decided in the past that social media posts can be used as evidence in court because they are […]
You’ve Been in a Car Accident: Now What?
Car accidents occur each day, ranging from minor to devastating, especially in a very populated state like New York. More than 12,000 people are hospitalized each year due to motor vehicle-related injuries, so it is important to understand what to do in the days following a car accident and how to receive compensation for your injuries, if […]
New York Schools May be Liable for an Injury Sustained by a Child
While children tend to be accident-prone, due to their constant curiosity, parents are still entitled to have a reasonable expectation that his or her child is kept safe while under the care of an institution. Institutions are supposed to have safety precautions in place to ensure the safety of every child. However, according to SafeKids […]