Seat Belt Injuries
One of the best ways to keep yourself safe while in the car is to use your seat belt. Seat belts save thousands of lives every year. They are arguably the most important safety feature …
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Driving while distracted is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving was responsible for 2,841 deaths in 2018 alone. This number …
NTSB Issues Bicycle Safety Report
In December, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its full report on bicyclist safety. It is the independent safety agency’s first such report in 47 years. In the report, the NTSB made some important …
Was Your Child Injured at Daycare?
When you send your child to daycare, you’re putting their well-being in the hands of the employees that work there. It can be hard to leave your child in the care of someone else, but …
Birth Injuries Related to Shoulder Dystocia
Birth injuries are complications that affect the youngest victims. Unfortunately, many birth injuries are preventable and may be the result of medical negligence. One of the most common causes of birth injury is shoulder dystocia, …
Nationwide Database Created of Priests Accused of Abuse
The passage of the Child Victims Act in New York has made some important changes to the law that now gives greater rights to the victims of childhood sexual abuse. Many institutions, such as the …
NYC’s Most Dangerous School Zones for Pedestrians and Bicycles
In New York City, most students either walk or bike to school. School zones are designed to be safe areas for people passing through them, including pedestrians and bicyclists. However, NYPD data shows that some …
Dangerous Building Facades
In December of 2019, a prominent architect was killed when a chunk of façade fell from a building in Manhattan. It came to light that the owners of the building knew for over a year …
ABA Calls on Government to Declare Lawyers Essential Workers
In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered that all non-essential workers in New York City stay home. Similar orders have been instituted in cities across the country. …
Use of Electronic Logging Devices by Truckers Can Prevent Accidents
Driving while drowsy is dangerous for everyone. However, it is especially dangerous when the driver of a large truck continues to drive while fatigued. The results can be deadly. Too frequently, drivers of large trucks …