Ridesharing services, like Uber, are more popular than ever. Unfortunately, however, with so many Uber drivers on the road, accidents are bound to happen. And when you’re involved in an Uber accident, it’s important to know how to file an insurance claim to ensure that you are properly compensated for your...
Most people associate doctors with medical malpractice. While this isn’t wrong, malpractice extends far beyond doctors. In reality, anyone who provides treatment to patients can commit medical malpractice, including nurses. In fact, nurses routinely commit malpractice, and they can be held legally accountable for doing so. Like other medical professionals, nurses...
Ridesharing services, like Lyft, have greatly expanded the average person’s transportation options. Like any other type of transportation, however, ridesharing vehicles aren’t immune to accidents. And with the popularity of Lyft and other ridesharing services skyrocketing, the number of accidents they are involved in continues to rise. In this article, we...
Falls are one of the most common types of accidents that cause serious injuries and death on construction sites. Construction employees often have to perform their work at great heights. Unfortunately, this increases the risk of serious accidents. New York has laws in place to protect construction workers, including those who...
Broken bones are serious injuries, often resulting in severe pain and debilitation. A broken bone occurs when excessive force is exerted on a bone, causing it to break or crack. This article examines your legal rights after a broken bone injury in New York.
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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...
