Drowsy Driving Accidents
Sleep-deprived drivers get behind the wheel every day. Whether it’s the new mom with a colicky infant or a truck driver who’s been working long shifts, drowsy driving can occur anywhere. Just because an individual is awake, doesn’t mean they are alert enough to drive. Drowsy driving can be extremely dangerous. In fact, a study […]
New York City Intersections are Dangerous for Cyclists
In New York City cycling deaths have been on the rise. The City has slowly been taking steps to make the streets safer for bicyclists, but progress has been slow, and the death toll has been disturbing. It’s no secret that all New York City intersections are dangerous places for cyclists, but a new report […]
November is Prematurity Awareness Month – 2019
In the United States, 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely. Premature birth occurs when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies who are born prematurely are at risk for complications and serious health conditions. Medical professionals have an obligation to take steps to prevent premature birth and to ensure that babies […]
What is a Design Defect?
When someone has been injured by a defective product, there are a number of different theories regarding what made the product defective. Sometimes there is a problem in the manufacturing process, which may constitute a manufacturing defect. Other times there is an issue with the way a product has been marketed and the warnings or […]
Was My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Preventable?
Cerebral palsy is a common motor disability in childhood, and it is estimated that 1 in 323 children suffer from the condition. When your child has been identified as having the condition, it is a scary and stressful time. The cost of caring for a child with cerebral palsy can be astronomical and hard on […]
Study Finds Distracted Drivers More at Risk in Work Zones
Distracted driving is never a good idea. Attempts to multitask while driving can have deadly results. It is crucial that drivers operate their vehicles safely, especially in work and construction zones. This is why fines for speeding and other violations are usually doubled in work zones. Work zone collisions are inherently high risk and occur […]
Wrong-Way Driving Accidents
Wrong-way drivers pose a serious threat to others on the road. While wrong-way driving accidents only account for approximately 3% of accidents, they are more dangerous and more deadly than other types of accidents. These accidents cause the death of hundreds of people every year and frequently result in significant injuries. The impact of two […]
Pre-existing Injuries and Your Car Accident Claim
Not every car accident victim comes into an accident with a perfectly healthy body. Many individuals have some type of injury, whether it’s serious or minor. These injuries can include things like knee pain, back pain, or shoulder injuries. However, having a pre-existing injury will not necessarily derail your car accident claim. New Injuries If […]
Study Shows Rideshare Apps May Lead to More Accidents
Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft have been credited with keeping more impaired, dangerous drivers off the road. With a rideshare app, a rider can summon a car with an app on their phone and pay for the ride using their credit card. Rideshare apps are extremely popular, especially for individuals who are too […]
OSHA Fatality Investigations on the Rise
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, it conducted its highest number of fatality investigations in more than a decade in the fiscal year 2018. This is despite the fact that investigations overall are down 1.2%. In the fiscal year 2018, OSHA conducted 941 fatality/catastrophe investigations, which is a 12.4% increase over the fiscal […]