Child Car Restraints Save Lives
Did You Know That Twenty Percent of Children Who Die In Car Accidents Are Not Restrained Properly? A study that was recently published in the Journal of Pediatrics reported that approximately twenty percent of children who were killed in car accidents between 2010 and 2014, or of the eighteen thousand children involved in the auto […]
Medical Emergencies While Driving
Car accidents occur all the time, and they can cause property damage, injuries, and even death. Crashes can be the result of a variety of factors, including negligent drivers, poorly maintained roads, or defective vehicle components. However, what if the car accident was the result of an unforeseen and sudden medical emergency that a driver […]
Distracted Drivers Are Costing Insurance Companies Big Money
Last year, one of the nation’s largest automobile insurers lost a significant amount of money for the first time. State Farm claims that it lost seven billion dollars in 2016 which has been driving the cost of insurance policies. In fact, the insurer says that it has had to pay out so many insurance claims […]
Top 5 Industries That Lead to Workplace Injuries
New York is home to thousands of different types of businesses, ranging from small start-up companies to Fortune 500 businesses. Unfortunately, workplace injuries happen every day. Workers who get hurt on the job may suffer for months or years, depending on the type of injury, which can lead to financial difficulties and an exorbitant amount […]
Chelsea Bike Lane Plans Coming Together
Being a cyclist in Manhattan is challenging and dangerous. Thousands of tourists, motor vehicles, buses, and pedestrians force their way through crowded streets at all hours of the day and night. For years, cyclists have felt that they are at an increased risk of injury due to the lack of bike lanes in many parts […]
Whistleblower Protections
When an employee of a company or agency exposes his or her employer’s legal violation, that employee becomes a “whistleblower.” Whistleblowers can be employees who expose illegal practices ranging from sexual harassment to violations of environmental or safety regulations. Laws Protecting Whistleblowers Various whistleblower protection laws exist on both the state and federal levels. These […]
Can Your Smart Home Be Used Against You in Court?
Smart phones are old news. Just about everyone—including your 12-year-old—has an iPhone or an Android phone. These devices have revolutionized the way we communicate with each other. Now, many homeowners are exploring their ‘smart home’ options. Amazon’s Echo or the Google Home are popular devices. Amazon Echo works through voice commands. Users can ask about […]
Catastrophic Injuries May Cause Paralysis
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, you know that medical treatment can be extensive and the recovery can last a lifetime. Some catastrophic injuries can be life-changing, and among these injuries is paralysis. When you are paralyzed as a result of a devastating accident, you might find that you will require ongoing […]
What Can I Do to Help Limit Traffic Jams and Car Accidents?
As warmer weather approaches, both air and road travel will start to increase to a significant degree. As a result of more vehicles on the road during the summer months, the potential for traffic congestion and car accidents also increase. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that in 2014, more than a third […]
Do Emergency Rooms Always Catch Traumatic Brain Injuries?
It is estimated that 1.7 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries every year in the United States. Of this group, 52,000 will die; 275,000 require inpatient hospital care; and close to 1.4 million are treated and later released from emergency rooms. However, are emergency rooms properly handling traumatic brain injuries? Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are […]
