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 …
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November is Prematurity Awareness Month
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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I Wasn’t Wearing My Seat Belt. Will That Affect My Personal Injury Claim?
We all know that seat belts are an essential safety tool. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017 alone. Wearing a seat belt is not …
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