For most parents in New York, a cancer diagnosis for their young child is one of their worst nightmares. This experience may be especially difficult in situations where a delay in diagnosis significantly reduces the child's overall quality of life. Unfortunately, a...
New York employees working at constructions sites may face many risks while on the job. Construction accidents have even been known to happen in unpredictable ways. When severe injuries or fatalities occur, workers (or their families, in the case of fatalities) may...
Collisions between vehicles can occur in an instant. Car accidents can be particularly devastating when multiple vehicles are involved. These types of crashes may even lead to fatalities. A faculty member of a New York university was recently killed in a serious crash...
The personal safety risks involved in construction work are apparent to most employees. Even with the numerous precautions taken to avoid these risks, construction accidents still happen frequently in New York and around the country. Three workers in another state...
Traumatic brain injuries occur from a number of accidents. No matter how you suffered the injury, your focus now becomes coping with the effects. These can be considerable since your brain is responsible for most of your bodily functions. You might be so focused on...
Drivers who fail to pay attention to their surroundings can easily cause collisions with other vehicles. There can be many reasons drivers may be deemed negligent after car accidents, such as speeding, texting while driving or even being too tired to drive. A recent...
Heavy machinery, elevated working areas and many other potential hazards can make construction work a dangerous undertaking. Unfortunately, construction accidents are a common occurrence both in New York and across the country. Depending on the type of accident, some...
New York residents know that driving can be dangerous when the wrong person is behind the wheel. Those on foot must be especially observant to avoid such drivers, as a collision could lead to serious injury. However, being aware of one's surroundings is not always...
New York construction workers face hazards on the job every day. Though not always serious, some construction accidents can lead to severe injuries. When injuries occur, those involved may consider filing workers' compensation claims. A recent accident injured two...
Those employed with the police department are often held to a higher standard. This is why it is particularly shocking to find out that when officers fail to obey the laws they are intended to uphold and cause car accidents. An off-duty New York detective was recently...
