As of right now, 2007 holds the record as the deadliest year for motorists, but if the numbers continue to increase as they have, 2015 will soon take its place as the deadliest for drivers. Already this year traffic deaths are on the rise by 14 percent, according to a recent article published by CNN. […]
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Among the many forms of medical malpractice, misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose are two of the most common. From broken bones to cancer, doctors frequently misread or simply overlook patients’ serious – and in some cases life-threatening – illnesses and injuries. Sadly, these medical errors happen more often than any of us would like to
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Going under the knife, for many people, is one of the most stress-inducing medical procedures available. From routine procedures to life-saving medical interventions, surgery can have immeasurable benefits. But, as a startling number of people know all too well, it also carries significant risks. In many cases, simple errors during the surgery can quickly lead
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a pedestrian is killed every two hours in a vehicle collision. Equally astonishing, every seven minutes, a pedestrian is injured by a negligent, distracted, or drunk driver. In New York City, pedestrians are 10 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries than vehicle passengers, and
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While airbags are designed to protect drivers and passengers in the event of a collision, they often do more harm than good. Due to the violent way in which they deploy, airbags can frequently leave accident victims with injuries above and beyond those directly attributable to the force of the collision. If you have been
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From construction zones and aging buildings to snowy city sidewalks, New York City has no shortage of potential hazards for residents and visitors to suffer injuries in slips and falls. In addition, weather, age, occupation, living situation, and numerous other factors can all contribute to an individual’s risk of slipping or falling and suffering a
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With few exceptions, New York law mandates that all employers carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover the costs of their employees’ job-related injuries. If you have been injured or become ill in the course of performing your job duties, as long as you haven’t waited too long, you are most likely entitled to benefits. These
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In June 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its latest truck accident data report, using data from 2013. The data shed light on some startling trends. For example, while commercial trucks account for just four percent of all registered vehicles, they account for nine percent of vehicles involved in fatal accidents. In
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Many people are taking advantage of summer by spending time relaxing and socializing at residential pools. While enjoying the remainder of the warmest season, it is important to take poolside precautions to keep everyone safe. The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports approximately 280 pool-related fatalities of children younger than age five occur annually. Additionally, an
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As of June, eight NYC construction workers have been killed on-the-job in 2015 – the same number of deaths occurred in all of 2014. The year before there were only three fatalities. The number of injuries from construction accidents is also on the rise. So, what’s the reason for this uptick in construction accidents? After
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