All parents and guardians responsible for children know that accidents are bound to happen. But it’s not always obvious what parents should do when their child is injured in an accident. The law is clear that children aren’t expected to…
According to TrafficSafety.NY.gov, 149 motorcyclists died and another 3,827 motorcyclists were injured in 2018 accidents. That’s more than 4,000 lives severely altered or ended in a single year. Even non-fatal motorcycle injuries can affect the rest of the rider’s life…
More than 10.5 million emergency room visits for fall injuries were reported in 2017 alone, according to the CDC. That makes slip-and-fall accidents a serious health concern, both in New York and the broader United States. But if you’re injured…
Under New York law, any owner of any vehicle used or operated within the state is responsible for property damage, injury, or death resulting from the negligent use of that vehicle. This includes property damage, injury, or death caused by…
The dangers of distracted driving are deadly serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), roughly eight people die in the U.S. every day due to distracted driving accidents. In 2018 alone, about 400,000 accident-related injuries and more than…
Scaffolding is used frequently on job sites across New York, whether the job involves simple home repairs or building a 50-story skyscraper. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) estimates that 2.3 million construction workers—or roughly two out of every…
The birth of a child should be a time of joy and hope for the future for parents and other relatives. Unfortunately, when negligence on the part of a medical professional injures the baby during birth, that joy can abruptly…
Scaffolds can be one of the most important pieces of equipment on a job site. They can keep people where they need to be, prevent dangerous falls, and give workers a stable platform to work on. But when those in…
When you buy a car, truck, or SUV, you expect it to be designed, tested, and manufactured for safety. Car manufacturers incorporate airbags, braking, and many other modern safety features to protect you. But the fact is that some vehicles…
It is heartbreaking to lose a loved one under any circumstances, but it is even more tragic when the life of someone close to you was taken through a preventable accident. As you work through your grief, you may soon…
