Now that spring is here and summer will soon be on its way, you can (hopefully) expect some beautiful, warm weather in our State of New York. Needless to say, life is going to be a little bit busier due to the hint of summer, meaning more and more people will emerge from their homes…
Read MoreDid that slip and tumble I took just stem from my carelessness? Or was someone else’s negligence the cause of my injury? These questions and more sometimes rattle through the brains of victims of slip and fall accidents, mostly because a large number of these people blame themselves for their “accidents.” As a result of…
Read MoreDistracted driving accidents have increased from 35,546 in 2006 to 49,833 in 2010, despite news stories on the dangers of texting and driving. New York State responded with the enforcement of stricter distracted driving laws against hand-held cell phone use as early as 2001. With the rise of deaths in 2010, New York changed the…
Read MoreFor most Americans in this day and age, automobile accidents are an unavoidable reality. Even the smallest car accident can have lasting physical effects. Every year, Americans spend over 1 million days in the hospital because of car crash injuries. In 2012 alone, car crash injuries totaled $18 billion in lifetime medical costs. If you…
Read MoreAirbags and seatbelts can soften the impact of a car accident, but are often not enough to prevent internal injuries. Soft tissue injuries describe damage to the tendons, muscles, or nerves. The most common soft tissue injuries caused by car accidents are bruises, sprains, strains, and whiplash. Bruises can heal on their own, but sprains,…
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