Lane splitting, which occurs when a motorcyclist maneuvers his or her bike in between lanes to pass other vehicles, is a common practice all over the country. However, due to its danger, lane splitting is illegal in New York. Specifically, New York law prohibits a person from operating a motorcycle between lanes...
Construction workers are at greater risk of electrocution than any other type of employee. In fact, construction workers make up around 60 percent of fatal workplace electrocutions nationwide. Fortunately, most electrocutions on construction sites can be avoided with appropriate equipment and training. In this article, we discuss how to prevent electrocution in...
Dogs provide people with protection, companionship, entertainment, and more. Most people with pet dogs consider them to be a part of the family. Unfortunately, however, dogs sometimes attack, and the resulting injuries can be severe. Dogs cause countless injuries every year in the U.S. Therefore, it’s important to know how to react...
Although car accidents between vehicles are usually serious, the most devastating injuries tend to occur when pedestrians are struck by vehicles. Pedestrians lack the protection afforded to those traveling in vehicles, and they often suffer catastrophic injuries when involved in an accident. If you’ve been struck by a vehicle in...
An amputation is one of the most life-changing injuries a person can suffer. Depending on the situation, an amputation can prevent a person from participating in certain activities, obtaining or keeping certain kinds of jobs, fostering personal relationships, and more. Fortunately, if you have suffered an amputation, and it is the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a division of the U.S. Department of Labor that seeks to assure healthful and safe working conditions for workers by creating and enforcing standards and by providing education, assistance, outreach, and training. OSHA is particularly important...
People who suffer serious injuries often find themselves out of work and facing mounting medical bills. Fortunately, if you’ve been hurt on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Following an accident on someone else’s property, one of several parties may be liable for your...
Although traffic laws are intended to protect pedestrians, not all drivers exercise caution when operating their vehicles. And, unfortunately, this often results in pedestrian accidents. Whether walking in a parking lot, crossing the street, or using the sidewalk, pedestrians who are struck by vehicles often suffer serious, life-threatening injuries.
Any type of injury can seriously affect your life. However, there are few injuries more serious than paralysis. Paralysis, whether temporary or permanent, can not only affect your ability to work and earn a living, but it can completely change your life. Paralysis victims are typically unable to participate in the...
Social media is a major part of many people’s lives. People use social media to connect with friends and family, meet new people, consume content, and much more. Given the prevalence and popularity of social media, it’s no surprise that it has had an effect on the legal world. Whether civil or...
