A pedestrian road accident is a traumatic event. It also happens very suddenly. You may have been crossing the road at an intersection when a negligent driver forgets to yield way, colliding with you head-on or a tired driver is blinded by the sun and rams into you. You are injured and...
Combating Texting While Walking
With the surge in mobile electronics, more of us today are walking around looking down at our phones, instead of in front of us. Walking while staring at a phone has created a whole new category of accidents dubbed “distracted walking.” The...
What Laws Are in Place Regarding Distracted Driving In New York?
In 2006, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report identifying “driver inattention” as the primary cause of 80% of automotive crashes in America, as well as 65% of ‘near collisions.’ The definition of driver inattention includes the use of devices like cell phones that divert the driver’s attention from the road. Distracting...
NY Legislature Passes ‘Lavern’s Law’
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How Can You Ride Your Bike Safely This Summer?
Over 1,500 cyclists took to the streets last week to participate in the Police Unity Tour, an annual four-day bike ride that cumulates at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. The entire trip spans more than 300 miles.
Hundreds of riders passed by the site where retired Roxbury Lt. Joseph...
School Bus Injuries – Who Is Liable?
Schools have a duty to care for the safety and health of students who are under their protection. This duty is not only operational whenever a child is in the classroom. It also applies whenever a child is in the school fields, in the school bus or even on a school trip. Therefore,...
Common Types of Emergency Room Errors
A trip to the emergency room is always frightening. Most people enter the ER with serious injuries and illnesses. Emergency room doctors are trained to skillfully diagnose and treat patients while working in a fast-paced and often demanding environment. At...
How long do I have to file a personal injury suit in NJ?
If you or a loved one has been injured because of the negligence of someone else, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages suffered in terms of medical bills, lost time at work or school, and for any permanent or debilitating injuries. However, this right does not exist in perpetuity....