You are lucky if you are uninjured in a car accident. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2.5 million Americans went to the emergency room for motor vehicle accident injuries in 2012. Almost 200,000 of these people went...
Month: March 2018
Common accident causes
Over 40,000 people die from motor vehicle accidents annually in the United States. While most New York drivers are probably aware that drunk driving and excessive speeding are high-risk behaviors contributing to the overall numbers, other factors are less likely to be...
Common causes of DUI-related deaths
Driving under the influence leads to many fatal accidents in New York and throughout the rest of America. Even when below the legal blood-alcohol content limit of .08 percent, inebriated drivers can be inattentive to the road. Those who are above the limit will have...
Proving medical malpractice on a minor
Medical malpractice can have devastating effects, especially when it occurs in the lives of children. A physician's lack of proper medical care can lead to serious issues for children throughout their lives. Thankfully, a successful medical malpractice claim can...
FMCSA attempts to reduce truck accidents challenged
Truck accidents can be a serious highway safety concern for drivers in New York and across the United States; collisions that involve 18-wheelers, semi-trucks and other large vehicles may lead to severe injuries and even death due to their large size and mass. One...