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NYC Car Accident Lawyers Discuss the Dangers of Red Light Runners
Whenever a driver enters an intersection after the signal has turned red, a violation has occurred. Yet as clear as that standard may be, thousands of Americans are killed annually by people running lights. These careless individuals are just as deadly to pedestrians and other drivers as people who drive drunk or while using mind-altering drugs. Too Many Children and Adults Keep Being Killed & Injured Not long ago, two little children died due to the negligence of a red-light runner. In March of 2018, a Broadway actress was critically injured – and her four-year-old daughter was killed by a person who ran a red light. In addition, the one-year-old baby of the actress’ friend also died during that same tragic event. What Various Studies and Statistics Tell Us About Drivers Running Lights In 2015, a Hunter College study indicated that 10% of all New York City drivers run red
NYC Slip & Fall Lawyers Discuss Recent Statistics and Tips to Prevent Injuries
Although older Americans may be more likely to suffer serious head traumas and broken bones when they fall, many younger people also struggle with bad falls explain NYC slip & fall lawyers at the . A Purdue University study found that over 50% of younger people often trip or fall. Of course, their big advantage is that after tripping, they can often recover their balance more swiftly and prevent a fall. Not long ago, singer Carrie Underwood suffered a very bad fall on her property that made it necessary for her to obtain over 40 stitches. Americans of all ages really do need to work harder to avoid falls. Of course, many environmental and workplace hazards can contribute to this ongoing problem. Perhaps due to the extra fall hazards posed by winter ice and snow, both The New York Times and NPR (National Public Radio) recently published articles addressing various
Total Knee Replacement After an Accident at Work
No matter what industry you work in, there is likely to be some aspect that is hard on your knees. Whether you are a construction worker that fell off scaffolding or a kitchen worker that slipped on a wet floor, no matter how you got the injury or what job you have, knee injuries cause great difficulty. A knee injury can very easily impede your ability to work for the rest of your life. Furthermore, after an evaluation, your doctor may recommend total knee replacement after an accident if your knee injury is severe. This type of surgery is an option to try and alleviate pain and may be needed where the existing knee ligaments can no longer function. Unfortunately, total knee replacement surgery is an expensive process with a lengthy recovery time that can leave you laid up for a long while. This means that if you were hurt
Causes of Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents
As a pedestrian, sidewalks and crosswalks make you feel safe. Yet, thousands of pedestrian knockdown accidents happen every year. Many accidents result in somewhat minor injuries, but some result in serious injury or death. So while you may feel safe walking around the city, you should know that as long as vehicles travel the roads, you are not. However, pedestrian knockdown accidents don’t just happen; there are a number of factors that make one more at risk. Unmarked Crosswalks or Crosswalks without Street Lights Pedestrians can legally cross at any intersection, even if there is no marked crosswalk. While it is within their right, it is significantly more dangerous. Vehicles might not be paying attention when stopping or starting at these areas and accidentally knock down a pedestrian. However, it has been found that marked crosswalks not at a traffic light are the most dangerous because often cars have no
NYC Apartment Building Burn Injury Attorneys Discuss Fire Prevention & Safety Tips That Can Help Save Lives
The December 2017 Bronx apartment fire proved far too deadly – 12 people perished, including four children explains one of the NYC apartment building burn injury attorneys at the F&A law firm which has litigated numerous apartment fire cases. Early reports indicate that a small, three-year-old boy playing with the burners on his kitchen stove accidentally ignited the blaze. After he screamed when the fire started, his mother grabbed him and another younger child before exiting the apartment. Sadly, she made a deadly mistake by leaving her apartment door open. All Recent Fires Have Taken a Serious Toll on New York City New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro says that leaving the door open was a fatal error. It allowed the flames to move rapidly out of the woman’s kitchen into the stairwell. Nigro noted that flames always travel upwards. One of the people who perished was a
New York Tanker Truck Accident Lawyer Explains The Dangers of Tanker Accidents
While passenger car occupants always face greater harm when struck by large trucks, safety risks are even higher when it’s a tanker truck hauling hazardous or explosive liquids explains a New York tanker truck accident lawyer. Here in the general New York area, tanker truck accidents occur on a regular basis. In fact, during recent months, an Oswego County road had to be shut down after a serious fuel tanker crash. On another day, Hazmat teams had to respond following an accident in Niagara County when a tanker truck developed a liquid hydrogen leak. Then another incident occurred in nearby Hackensack, New Jersey — leaving two people injured after a tanker truck flipped over on Interstate 80. Police reports indicate that the tanker had flipped over after hitting another vehicle. Since the average passenger car only weighs about 4,000 pounds and tanker trucks often weigh between 12,000 and 26,000 pounds,