by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Aug 18, 2020 | Construction Accidents
New York construction workers like you have a rough job. You face many risks on a daily basis. For example, did you know that construction workers are at nearly double the risk for a fall injury? What is it that makes fall injuries so common? Is there anything you can...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Aug 3, 2020 | Construction Accidents
By definition, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when your head impacts a hard object or surface with sufficient force that your head and neck violently jerk back and forth and your brain consequently does the same thing inside your skull. The impact can result...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jul 22, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Riding your bicycle into a pothole can result in devastating injuries. The sudden loss of ground under your bike can fling you onto the pavement and inflict serious pain. Since New York City bears responsibility for keeping the streets safe, you may be owed...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jul 8, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
In 21st-century New York, online sexual harassment is increasingly common. A study by the Pew Research Center found that 19% of adult internet users have personally witnessed sexual harassment online, with 6% reporting being victims themselves. Many believe that the...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jun 25, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
People in New York may find themselves on foot among a sea of vehicles in many situations. Whether out on a run or daily walk or making one’s way from a parked vehicle to a destination, being a pedestrian is part and parcel of everyday life. With pedestrians...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jun 23, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
Making your way around New York on foot may prove difficult, especially when the streets are full of construction. Workers are constantly erecting scaffolding and either restoring old buildings or creating new ones. As a pedestrian, you may find yourself particularly...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jun 22, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Though many modern vehicles have dozens of safety features, car accidents regularly cause serious injuries to both drivers and passengers. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 3 million Americans suffer nonfatal injuries...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | May 29, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
For obvious reasons, driving at night can be more dangerous than driving during the day. Lower visibility is a factor in many crashes at night. You are also more likely to encounter a drunk driver after the sun goes down. Here are some other risks to be aware of — and...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Apr 30, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
The possibility of being hit by a moving vehicle is a serious concern for bicyclists in New York, but parked cars also pose a threat. The term “dooring” refers to when a bicyclist is hit by a parked car’s open door. According to Bicycling.com, this particular...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Apr 13, 2020 | Premises Liability
With the associated high-profile publicity, premises liability lawsuits filed against major retailers and supermarkets generally attract widespread attention. Technology and automation have improved customer safety and security, but when a serious injury occurs, legal...
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