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NY Car Accident Lawyer Points Out the Results of Manhattan Texting-While-Driving Simulation
Recently, outside Manhattan’s Flatiron Building on 23rd and Broadway, people had the chance to hop into a texting-while-driving simulator. The simulator was a machine equipped with a car seat and a steering wheel and a screen in front portraying a virtual road participants were traveling on. Participants were also given a mobile device hooked up to the machine so that they could see what happened when they tried to text and drive at the same time. What participants found was that while texting they really couldn’t react quickly enough to unexpected events on the road; they wound up crashing repeated times. Participants really got the sense of just how much they’re distracted when they text while driving. The simulator drove home the point that you can’t do both at the same time and expect to actually give your full attention to what’s going on out on the road. When you’re
What Happens When a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Handles Your Case?
You trust your doctor. It’s difficult to imagine that he might cause you harm. But just like everyone else, doctors are human, and humans make mistakes. Unfortunately, when a doctor makes a mistake, his act of malpractice can cause pain, suffering, and worse problems than your original medical condition might have caused. If you have been injured due to medical malpractice, you shouldn’t necessarily seek punishment against your doctor. You shouldn’t simply hang your head and walk away either. But you might be legally entitled to money for medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages. A medical malpractice lawyer can help you by making a claim on your behalf. What happens when a medical malpractice lawyer takes your case? Each case is different, so your attorney will begin by reviewing the details about you and your problems. That may include discussing your version of the facts, reviewing your
How bike crash lawyers can help: A look at a recent Brooklyn hit-and-run collision
Hit-and-run drivers are in violation of criminal law, in addition to failing to behave decently after a crash. On top of possibly facing prison time or other criminal penalties for their actions, drivers may also be subject to litigation in which their victims attempt to seek compensation from them for damages. On the criminal side of the equation, there’s no guarantee that hit-and-run drivers will face consequences, even if they’re caught; there’s also no guarantee that the police will be of assistance, even though their evidence collection could yield important information for insurance claims and other civil matters. For example, a story that recently made the news involved a Brooklyn bike rider who was struck from behind by a car; the driver then sped away from the scene. Two video cameras captured the incident. There was also witness testimony corroborating what the cyclist said. And she also managed to discover
Coping With A Traumatic Brain Injury: Tips From A Brain Injury Lawyer
When you or a family member suffers from a traumatic brain injury or TBI, it can cause much concern and anxiety. With an uncertain future, it can be challenging to navigate the road ahead. However, there are practical ways to cope with the TBI as shared by a brain injury lawyer. Knowledge Is Power The more you know about how TBI affects your loved one, the better you will be able to cope with the changes in your life. A traumatic brain injury affects emotions, memory, a person’s behavior, and even their personality. Practice Patience Everyone who find themselves coping with a traumatic brain injury needs to be patient. With the recovery process being slow, sometimes painful, and difficult mentally and physically, showing patience during this time is crucial. Communicate Keeping open communication is crucial during this trying time. You should share your feelings, your hopes, your concerns, or your worries
Construction Accident Lawyer Notes Serious Event At Major Bridge
An early morning construction accident at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge has seriously injured a worker. At approximately 2:34 a.m. on October 29, a 61-year-old project inspector from Queens was reportedly working in a closed construction area near the toll plaza. He is employed by STV, a firm providing inspection and consultant services during an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project. Asphalt Truck Involved According to the New York Police Department, a truck delivering asphalt was backing up. The inspector apparently saw the truck moving and attempted to get out of its way. However, at that moment, the truck driver reportedly turned into the path of the man on foot, the truck reportedly ran over him. The police spokesman did state that a safety spotter had been on duty at the site just prior to the accident. The injured worker was transported to Staten Island University North Hospital with what were believed to be
Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Overturned Tour Bus on I-95
A tour bus scheduled to transport 55 passengers from Flushing Meadows to the Mohegan Sun Casino overturned on the Connecticut Turnpike during a snowstorm on Monday, February 8, at approximately 12:30 p.m. The Connecticut State Department of Transportation says that the accident happened in the northbound lanes, just past Exit 61. Numerous Injuries Emergency personnel took at least 30 injured victims to the Hospital of St. Raphael at Yale-New Haven and Yale-New Haven Hospital, according to CBS 2 News. Medical personnel reported that six people were in critical, but stable, condition. Some passengers reportedly suffered broken bones in the crash. Uninjured passengers were taken to a local warming center. Governor Comments After the accident, a casino spokesperson said that other buses were routed back to their points of origin due to the bad weather. In the aftermath of the bus accident, Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy expressed gratitude to first responders,