Back injuries from an accident are often underestimated until they become a source of persistent pain and discomfort. Affecting people of all ages and walks of life, these injuries can stem from various causes. You can help protect yourself by learning about some of...
Personal Injury
Products putting infants at risk
Despite greater awareness and improved safety testing of children’s products, the marketplace remains filled with potentially dangerous items that should be nowhere near an infant. Some new offerings are not subject to mandated standards, showing up on store shelves...
What are blind spot crashes?
Driving in New York is complex enough without having to add extra dangers. One of the worst things that you can do is drive too near a commercial truck. You are immediately exposed to the risk of getting into their blind spot. This is the area where you are directly...
File a claim for lost wages if you’re hurt in a car accident
Car accidents in New York tend to be expensive if you don't have the proper coverage, but most of your expenses, such as the damage to your vehicle and medical bills, should be covered by the at-fault party's insurance. But what do you do if you lose time at work...
Complications in truck accident lawsuits in New York
Truck accidents have additional factors that make them more complicated than car accidents. Companies usually have legal teams that are ready to defend them. A thorough investigation into the truck's condition to determine who was liable might be necessary. Negligent...
The signs of a distracted driver
Driving in New York, the roads can be hazardous even during the best of times. And even if you're doing everything right, accidents can happen. This is especially true when the drivers around you are driving recklessly. While many motor vehicle accidents are the...
Daylight savings time and car crashes
Daylight savings time might be valuable to people living in New York who appreciate the sun setting at a later date. Some commuters might like having more daytime in which to drive. However, commuting during the early onset of daylight savings time could have a...
Understanding quadriparesis
Quadriparesis is a medical condition that refers to weakness in all four limbs. It is a type of motor deficit that can have a significant impact on a person's ability to perform daily activities and can be caused by a variety of underlying medical conditions....
Why winter driving can be hazardous
Driving on New York roads isn't always easy during the winter months. This is because they are often covered in snow or ice that can result in a loss of traction and increase the risk of a crash. Even if the roads are dry, traveling during periods of exceptionally...
Severity and types of catastrophic injuries
The state of New York has more than 19 million residents. And thousands of those residents have experienced catastrophic personal injuries. A catastrophic injury drastically affects a person’s quality of life. You can sustain these injuries in many different...