11 February

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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...

11 February

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Coping With A Traumatic Brain Injury: Tips From A Brain Injury Lawyer

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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...

10 February

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NY State tractor-trailer accident lawyer discussed common causes of truck accidents

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Whether you're a driver or a pedestrian using the road, one of the dangers you face is an accident involving a tractor-trailer. 2012 data from the New York State DMV shows that there were over 10,000 accidents involving large trucks in that year alone. They resulted in dozens of fatalities and at least a few thousand nonfatal injuries. Just recently, two tractor-trailer accidents in New York State led to fatalities. In one case, a tractor-trailer struck an SUV carrying two people; in the other case, a tractor-trailer hit a passenger vehicle with no passengers. Both accidents led to the deaths of...

10 February

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Construction Accident Lawyer Notes Serious Event At Major Bridge

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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...

09 February

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Bus Accident Lawyers Discuss Overturned Tour Bus on I-95

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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 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...

08 February

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Do You Need A Brachial Plexus Injury Lawyer

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in Birth Injuries, Erb's Palsy

When a newborns network of nerves from the spine, collarbone and into their shoulder, hand or arm is injured by being stretched or torn, it is considered a brachial plexus birth injury. This usually happens in cases where their head is pushed away from their shoulders in upwards direction while the shoulder is pressed down forcefully during birth. A birth injury lawyer can help make sure that your medical bills are covered if your newborn is injured during birth. Brachial plexus birth injury causes and complications During a difficult birth such as breech presentation or an extended labor or even when the...

08 February

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses SUV in Flames After I-80 Truck Accident

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Investigators were working to determine the cause of a crash on westbound Interstate 80 that involved a tractor-trailer and two sport utility vehicles, one of which burst into flames. New Jersey State Police say that the accident happened at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 25. Truck Driver Loses Control The incident reportedly began when the semi jack-knifed, and two vehicles, a 2008 Toyota SUV and a 2009 Honda SUV, both hit the truck. The Toyota was in the center lane when it burst into flames, but only after the driver and a passenger escaped, according to the Daily Record. The Honda...

05 February

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Construction Accident Lawyer Discusses TriBeCa Crane Collapse

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A large crane collapsed in Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood on Friday, February 5. The accident happened at Worth Street between Church Street and West Broadway just before 8:30 a.m. Wrecking Ball and Crane The New York Post reports that the crane was swinging a wrecking ball about 15-18 stories up before the collapse. As the crane came down it crushed a number of cars. Debris covered at least one city block. Injuries and At Least One Fatality Dispatchers received the first call about the crane collapse at 8:24 a.m. Numerous first responders and multiple ambulances arrived at the scene. According to ABC 7 News, a...

05 February

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Can A Birth Trauma Or Birth Injury Lawyers Help Your Infant

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The birth of your child is supposed to be one of the most important and exciting points of your life, however that time can become a mix of surprise and worry if something goes wrong in the delivery room and your baby suffers brain damage or a birth injury. There are a variety of situations that can cause brain damage or a birth injury to a newborn during delivery, these include: Delayed C-sections Failure to properly monitor and recognize fetal distress Uterine rupture issues Eclampsia or preeclampsia Improper use of forceps or vacuums A compressed or wrapped umbilical cord There are...

05 February

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Burn Injury Lawyer Discusses Recovering Damages When Negligence Causes Burn Injuries

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More than close to 95% of burn injury victims survive their injuries, but recovering from those injuries often requires a combination of extensive hospitalization, multiple reconstructive surgeries, and continual medical and occupational therapy. Most people assume that burn injuries are primarily external, as evidenced by visible scars, but a victim's internal body systems and organs often suffer even greater damage from heat and smoke associated with the fire that caused the burn or infections that attack the victim while he is recuperating. Severe burn injuries can require medical treatments that cost more than $1 million. Disfigurement and scarring, psychological complications, skin...