Most of the time, people consider personal injury cases and criminal cases to be separate affairs. While that is often true, there are plenty of cases where one person’s criminal behavior can become someone else’s personal injury claim. Property owners, in particular, may find themselves paying a legal and financial price if they do not put in proper security measures to prevent crime in or around their buildings. Continue reading “Why Security Measures Are a Personal Injury Issue”
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Five Easily Missed Injuries Common in Personal Injury Cases
Every year, millions of people across the United States are involved in accidents, with more than 170,000 people every year dying as a result. Even when an accident is not fatal, though, people can suffer from severe injuries, often without realizing it. Here are five of the most easily missed injuries commonly seen in personal injury cases: Continue reading “Five Easily Missed Injuries Common in Personal Injury Cases”
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents and fatalities, with around 3,000 people every year dying as a result. While it has declined slightly over the last ten years, distracted driving still accounts for about 8% of all traffic accidents. But what exactly is distracted driving, and what makes it so dangerous? Continue reading “The Dangers of Distracted Driving”
Five Common Types of Injuries Seen in Construction Accidents
In terms of sheer numbers, no industry has more on-the-job accidents than construction. In New York City, for example, construction workers account for only 5% of the workforce, but more than 25% of all workplace accidents. Of those, here are the five most common injuries seen among construction workers: Continue reading “Five Common Types of Injuries Seen in Construction Accidents”
Beware the Danger of Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Time is always inconvenient whenever it happens, but it is never truly a surprise. And yet, every year, the rate of fatal motor vehicle accidents goes up during the week after switching to Daylight Savings Time. This increased incidence of motor vehicle fatalities shows the importance of staying alert and getting proper rest, even once the clocks get moved ahead. Continue reading “Beware the Danger of Daylight Savings Time”
What Should You Do if You Get Into a Car Accident?
Being in a car accident can not only cause serious injuries, but it can also be very expensive. While it is a stressful time, there are steps you can take to improve the overall situation. Continue reading “What Should You Do if You Get Into a Car Accident?”
Seven of the Most Dangerous Professions in New York
Every year, thousands of people across New York are injured or sickened as a result of their jobs. While the unique hazard of COVID-19 has made many jobs more dangerous, the fact is that some of the most dangerous jobs have been that way for a very long time. Here are seven of the most dangerous professions in New York, based on the rate of on-the-job illness and injury: Continue reading “Seven of the Most Dangerous Professions in New York”
Five Reasons to See a Doctor After an Accident
If you are someone who has recently been in a motor vehicle accident, you may very well have walked away feeling relatively fine. Unfortunately, just because you feel fine now does not mean you did not suffer any harm in the accident, or that seeking medical attention will not do you any good. Here are five reasons you should always see a doctor after a motor vehicle accident, even if you feel fine: Continue reading “Five Reasons to See a Doctor After an Accident”
Winter Storms and Low Salt Supplies Spell Danger for LI Drivers
New York has recently been hit by a series of snow storms that have pushed local resources to their limits. As a result, towns across Long Island have been running low on road salt, which is essential to keeping roads free of ice and snow. This may increase the likelihood of dangerous road conditions, which in turn makes it more likely that people will get into accidents while driving. Continue reading “Winter Storms and Low Salt Supplies Spell Danger for LI Drivers”
Five Things to Know About Fall Injuries in the Workplace
The single greatest source of workplace-related injuries across the United States is from falling accidents. While most commonly seen in construction accidents, fall injuries can happen anywhere someone is working from an elevated height. Here are five things you should know about fall injuries in the workplace, preferably before you suffer an injury yourself: Continue reading “Five Things to Know About Fall Injuries in the Workplace”
