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Large Truck Accident Statistics
When it comes to deaths in large truck accidents, the deaths are usually to people in passenger vehicles. This is because people in these smaller vehicles are vulnerable. Trucks can weigh up to 30 times as much as normal care. They are also taller and have larger ground clearance which means that the smaller vehicles can get stuck underneath the truck in crashes. Trucks can also have issues with braking, and they can take a long time to break. When bad roads are a factor, the time it takes for a large truck to come to a complete stop is even longer. Another risk factor for truck accidents is truck driver fatigue. Drivers are required to only drive up to 11 hours at a time. Unfortunately, sometimes drivers or companies might violate the rules and work longer than they should. In 2016, there were 3,986 deaths related to large truck
EP05 S02: Compensation For A Broken Bone Injury In A Vehicle Accident
If you suffered a broken bone injury in a vehicle accident, here’s what you need to know about seeking justice and compensation along with examples of cases. Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Welcome to Trial Stories an informative discussion of civil justice with a focus on the human story. I’m your host. Arkady Frekhtman a New York City trial lawyer passionate about helping serious injury victims and their families. What is a fracture case worth in New York City? Well, a fracture case could be worth a million dollars or more. It really depends on the type of fracture. Now, a simple fracture, if someone has a fractured leg or a fractured arm and they don’t need surgery, that’s probably worth from 50 to $100,000. It could be worth much more than that. But if you’ve suffered a serious fracture where you need surgery, such as open
The Transport Wheelchair – A Helpful Option for the Disabled & Others
Although many of the disabled and those with temporary mobility issues often use regular wheelchairs, a lightweight transport chair can offer a better solution for short trips to medical appointments or pleasure outings. Designed so that caregivers can push them, these chairs can be quickly folded up and easily stored in a car trunk or backseat. In fact, many transport wheelchairs only weigh between 18 and 25 pounds. However, a few may weigh closer to 32 pounds to benefit patients who weigh up to 400 pounds. Transport chairs are now becoming more popular among those who get too winded when walking long distances – or who have serious balance issues. Here are some basic factors to bear in mind when shopping for a lightweight transport chair that allows impaired individuals to rest instead of propelling a regular, heavy wheelchair. Useful features common to transport wheelchairs Good brakes that help the
Find Out How A Paraplegia Injury Lawyer Can Work For You
People get injured every day, explains an NYC paraplegia injury lawyer at the F&A accident law firm in Manhattan. Often, it is because of someone else’s wrongdoing or negligence. In some cases, these injuries can cause paraplegia. Paraplegia results from a large number of accidents. Find out how a paraplegia injury lawyer can help you to build a case and potentially obtain a settlement for you. How does paraplegia occur? The causes of paraplegia vary. In many instances, it is as a result of an accident where there is a severe traumatic injury to the spinal cord. The trauma could have occurred as a result of a car accident, a slip and fall, electrocution, inflammation of the membranes, or even a surgical accident. It’s also important to note that there are different types of spinal injuries, including: Vertical compression Hyperextension Hyperflexion Hyperflexion-rotation Extension-rotation Lateral flexion For example, a blow to the back
Car Accident Attorney Offers Winter Driving Tips for New York Roads and Freeways
Now that clear skies often give way to heavy winter rains, snow and sleet, everyone needs to exercise greater caution while traveling on New York roads and freeways. Perhaps the most tip is to only drive on days you must go out – and try to run critical errands on the way home from work or other key destinations. If you’ll also have your car thoroughly “winterized” with new antifreeze, better tires, and upgraded brakes, you’ll remain much safer than most of those you pass by. Here are some helpful driving safety tips provided by our state government, a local daily newspaper, AAA, and other sources. Key Ways to Stay Safe on New York Streets and Highways A monthly vehicle check-up is crucial. If you drive long distances daily, always visit your mechanic at least once a month to be sure every car part is in top working condition. Even
New York Construction Accident Lawyers Discuss Workplace Amputations
Far too often, hardworking men and women suffer severe amputation injuries while carefully handling their daily jobs. While most of these cases are addressed by our state’s workers compensation system – others may still justify the filing of a separate civil action against the employer. If you’ve suffered any type of workplace amputation, you need to recover for all past medical expenses, pain, and suffering – as well as all past and future, lost earnings. How Common Are Workplace Amputation Injuries? OSHA (the Occupational Safety & Health Administration) reports that during 2015, workers suffered 10,388 severe injuries. Of that total, 7,636 led to hospitalizations – and 2,644 resulted in amputations. These startling figures translate into “30 severe work-related injuries a day.” As might be expected, the manufacturing industry is responsible for a large percentage of these accidents. In fact, workers in that industry incurred 26% of all hospitalizations and 57%