What is an Attractive Nuisance?
Children are, by nature, very curious creatures. Children also don’t have the safety awareness and good judgment that adults have. That is why special rules apply when a child has been injured on someone else’s property. If a child’s curiosity puts them in a position where they can become injured, as a society, we have […]
Older Drivers More Prone to Distraction from In-vehicle Technology
Distracted driving is on the rise, and the advent of advanced in-vehicle technology has made matters worse. Infotainment systems are found in many newer vehicles. While millennials are often seen as the major source of distracted driving, a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that older drivers may be more prone […]
Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2019
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its annual list of the top 10 safety violations for 2019. The list does not differ much from 2018’s list and highlights the need for safety in the workplace. Fall Protection Fall protections consistently tops the list of safety violations. Falls are the leading cause of fatalities […]
Radiological Malpractice
Obtaining the correct diagnosis is crucial to effective medical care. Radiologists are often an important factor in the diagnostic process. The use of medical imaging such as x-rays, MRIs, CTs, ultrasounds, and sonograms by radiologists is critical in the diagnosis and treatment of some patients. A correct diagnosis is important to a patient’s health, and […]
Distracted Driving: Are Millennials the Worst Offenders?
Distracted driving is a major cause of serious car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claimed 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. The increase in smartphone usage and in-vehicle technology has been a major contributing factor in distracted driving. But who is responsible for this increase in distracted driving? A […]
Important Steps to Take After a Car Accident
When you’ve been involved in a car accident, it can be a stressful and emotional time. It is important, however, to take the right steps after an accident in order to help you with any potential claim you may have in the future. Stay Safe It is important never to drive away from the scene […]
CDC Warns of Risks Associated With Juul E-cigarettes
Juul is the top-selling brand of e-cigarettes in the country. Juul has been criticized for years for inappropriately directing its marketing at young people. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning consumers of the dangers of using Juul, especially for young people. What is a Juul E-Cigarette? A Juul is a […]
Taking Good Photos After a Car Accident
If you’ve been in a car accident, photos of the scene can be important evidence. Taking high quality, useful photos can help establish what happened during the accident. These pictures will not only help with reconstructing the accident, but they can also be used to establish damages and liability. There are some important steps you […]
Backover Accidents
Every year thousands of people are injured in backover accidents. A backover accident can cause severe injuries. A backover accident occurs when a bicyclist or pedestrian is struck by a car that is going in reverse. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 284 people were killed in backover accidents in 2015. Thousands […]
Despite Safety Issues NYPD is Issuing Fewer Traffic Citations
According to data released in the Mayor’s Management Report, New York City motorists were issued 1,027,000 moving traffic citations in the fiscal year 2019. This is the lowest number of citations since 2015. Citations for speeding and running red lights fell 4.1% while citations for cellphone use fell by almost 15%. This decrease comes in […]