Emergency First Aid for Head Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries
After a traumatic event, you should seek medical attention immediately even if you are not sure whether you have sustained a serious head injury. While you wait for a professional to evaluate your condition, Mayo Clinic notes you should: Seemingly minor trauma can turn deadly in a matter of seconds. Continue reading to learn more about administering […]
Struck And Injured By A Reckless Cyclist In Nyc? Contact A Bicycle Accident Lawyer For Help
One of the big news stories regarding cyclists on New York City streets that city residents were discussing recently is how U2 frontman Bono was seriously injured when he crashed his bike while riding in Central Park. After suffering extensive injuries and receiving hours of surgery, he is left with permanent damage that may seriously […]
New York Worker Injuries Show Marked Decrease in Latest Figures
Injuries sustained on the job continue to be a major issue in this country. While the goal for all places of business should be zero workplace accidents, the reality is that employees in all sorts of jobs — not just blue-collar positions — run the risk of getting hurt in some way or another. Our NYC […]
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Can You Tell By the Damage on a Car Who Is at Fault?
More often than not, after a motor vehicle accident, an examination of the vehicles involved along with police reports, damage photographs, and other expert testimony from accident reconstructionists can provide valuable evidence of fault. Different Accidents Reveal Different Details Every case is unique and vehicle damage is one factor in a typical accident claim. Other […]
Injuries to New York pedestrians can be overwhelming
Is there an epidemic in New York of pedestrians being hit by cars? The numbers might back up that assertion. Last year, 173 pedestrians were killed in car accidents; about 10,000 people survive but suffer injuries, many of them serious. An emergency room doctor recently described some of the injuries presented by people who have been […]
Are car accidents common in New York City?
Car accident statistics show an average of six million vehicle collisions across the United States every year. The accidents lead to three million injuries, with about two million drivers experiencing permanent damages. Additionally, about 90 people die in motor vehicle collisions every day in America. When it comes to New York City, car accidents are common […]
Nursing Home Restraint Injuries
It is often the case the nursing home residents need to use chemical or physical restraints to get the appropriate care. Yet, there are plenty of instances of incorrect restraint usage that have led to strangulation, serious injury, and even death. There are also cases where nursing home staff don’t use the right restraints that […]
Drunk Driving Accidents
According to a 2011 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average drunk driver has driven drunk 80 times before his or her first arrest. Every single time a drunk driver gets behind the wheel, he or she is increasing the odds of motor vehicle accidents and putting lives at risk. If you or […]
Nursing Home Physical Abuse in NYC
One of the most horrible feelings you can experience is the thought that your loved ones are being abused or improperly treated by the people you are paying to care for them. Unfortunately, the staff members at nursing homes sometimes engage in behavior that unquestionably qualifies as physical abuse. When nursing home employees hit, beat, […]