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What NYers Should Know about Drunk Driving on Halloween

Car Accidents Drunk Driving Accidents DUI Accidents

Between parties, trick-or-treating, and other festivities, Halloween is one of the busiest nights on the road for pedestrians and motorists alike. Unfortunately, Halloween is also a busy night for drunk drivers. In fact, Halloween is one of the most deadly nights on the road, with drunk driving accidents and fatalities surpassing even those of New Year’s Eve. How bad is it? Forty-four percent of car accidents on Halloween and the weekend prior involve drunk drivers, […]

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How Does New York Handle Dog Bite Injuries?

Dog Bite Injury

If you get injured by a dog bite in New York, you may be surprised how the law applies to your case. In this post, we’re going to share stories of a couple of different recent situations where people were bitten by dogs, then let you know how claims work if you want to seek compensation. Stories of Dog Bites If a dog attacks you or someone you know, you can legally fight back to […]

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Over 25% of Older Adults Fall Each Year – What NY Seniors Can Do

Elderly Accidents Slip and Fall

Over one million U.S. residents seek emergency help for slip and fall injuries every year, and seniors are more likely to fall than the average person. It’s just a fact, and if you or someone you love is getting up in years, it’s one you have to accept. Over 25 percent of seniors fall each year, and an initial fall raises the risk of a subsequent fall by 50 percent. A slip and fall injury […]

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Who’s Responsible When NY School Bus Accidents Occur?

Back To School Bus Accidents Child Injuries School Bus Accidents

If your child is injured in a New York school bus accident, who can be held responsible probably isn’t your first worry. You want to make sure that your kid is okay. After you get over your initial fears, though, determining responsibility is one of the most important things you can do. Why? A number of reasons. School bus injuries can be costly. If another’s negligence hurt your child, they should have to pay instead […]

On September 20, 2018 by

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Injuries NYers Can Expect If They’re Hit by a Car While Walking

Pedestrian Accidents

Many New Yorkers walk to work, school, and other places around the city every day. Far too often, though, New York pedestrians are seriously injured by cars while walking. How often? Take a look at the facts: Every eight minutes, a pedestrian is injured. A pedestrian is killed every 113 minutes. Every year, over 60,000 pedestrians are injured and over 4,000 are killed in the U. S. Almost 40 percent of pedestrian fatalities involve a […]

On September 6, 2018 by

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How New York Parents Can Protect Kids after a Bicycle Accident

Bicycle Accidents Child Accidents & Injuries

Bicycle riding is a great activity for children. It helps them stay active and enjoy the outdoors, and it can give older children more independence as they use their bikes as a means of transportation. However, bike riding is also a common way for kids to sustain injuries. How common are bike riding injuries? Bicycle accidents account for about 500,000 emergency room visits annually, and about 300,000 of these injured cyclists are children. Worse, around […]

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As Asbestos Makes Comeback, a Reminder of Why It’s So Dangerous

Asbestos

In Russia, the city of Asbest is built around the largest asbestos-producing mine in the world. Nearly all of the town’s residents work in the mine, and oncologists in the tiny town see about 40-50 cancer patients per day, nearly all of whom are suffering from asbestos-related ailments. Interestingly, the mining company, Uralasbest, recently released boxes of product printed with Donald Trump’s face, stating on social media that “Donald is on our side!” Why? Well, […]

On August 30, 2018 by

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What to Do If Your Child Is in a NY School Bus Accident?

Bus Accidents Child Accidents & Injuries School Bus Accidents

Buses carrying students and commuters are commonplace, especially in New York. It’s no wonder, then, that buses are involved in about 63,000 crashes annually. Sadly, many of these crashes involve school buses or private carriers contracted to transport students. School bus accidents can run the gamut from minor fender benders to catastrophic accidents with serious injuries and even fatalities. Fortunately, accidents of this magnitude are relatively rare, but any school bus accident is traumatic for […]

On August 30, 2018 by

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Premises Liability due to Inadequate Lighting

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While sometimes overlooked, inadequate lighting in homes or businesses is the cause behind all types of injuries. Even those with 20/20 vision are impaired significantly when a room’s lighting is insufficient. Property owners are required by law to ensure that individuals legally allowed on their property are kept reasonably safe. As such, individuals injured as a result of inadequate lighting may have a claim for compensation from the property owner. Injuries Sustained from Insufficient Lighting: Falls […]

On August 28, 2018 by

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Starbucks False Arrest and Racial Profiling

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After asking to use the bathroom without yet ordering, two black men were arrested for defiant trespassing in a Philadelphia Starbucks on Thursday, April 12. The Starbucks barista called police, despite the men’s explanation that they were waiting for a friend to join them. The friend joined just in time for them to be taken out of the establishment in handcuffs. Police commissioner Richard Ross, who is reviewing the incident, defended the officers’ actions via […]

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What NYers Should Know about Drunk Driving on Halloween

How Does New York Handle Dog Bite Injuries?

Over 25% of Older Adults Fall Each Year – What NY Seniors Can Do

Who’s Responsible When NY School Bus Accidents Occur?

Injuries NYers Can Expect If They’re Hit by a Car While Walking

How New York Parents Can Protect Kids after a Bicycle Accident

As Asbestos Makes Comeback, a Reminder of Why It’s So Dangerous

What to Do If Your Child Is in a NY School Bus Accident?

Premises Liability due to Inadequate Lighting

Starbucks False Arrest and Racial Profiling

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