Injuries

Construction sites around New York often have large fences and warning signs erected to keep members of the public away from danger. Generally, any visitors to a construction site will need to sign in with the project manager and don appropriate safety gear. ...

When a dog becomes aggressive toward a human, people may suffer painful, disfiguring or possibly even debilitating injuries. A single incident might leave someone in the hospital for days and in need of surgery, which might mean that their total medical expenses for...

If you’ve suffered a serious dog bite, you could end up facing some extensive medical bills. If the dog belonged to a stranger or neighbor who was walking them off-leash, you likely wouldn’t hesitate to make sure they compensated you for your losses. That could...

Drivers and passengers have very little head protection when driving. In an accident, the airbag may go off, but that may only absorb some of the shock from an accident. If a driver’s or passenger's head is injured in a collision, they could suffer from a traumatic...

The overwhelming majority of dogs are mild-natured, loyal and friendly. For these reasons, they are America’s most popular family pet.  Nonetheless, there is a tendency to humanize dogs. It should never be forgotten that they are animals that have very different...

Travelers to developing countries are often warned not to try to stroke dogs due to the risk of serious infection.  Yet, many of these infections can also be a problem if a dog here in the U.S. were to bite you. Four major infections possible from a dog bite A dog’s...

Work injuries and fatalities are always an unfortunate part of some businesses in New York. Workplace safety regulations and training have generally brought the number of accidents down in recent decades. But the number has bounced back in the past two years. As a...

Expectant parents in New York and around the country long for the day when their children are finally here. If the pregnancy was uneventful, it’s normal to think the birth will go smoothly. However, sometimes, these common forms of birth trauma occur. Understanding...

After your baby has been delivered in a New York hospital or another type of medical facility, there are some characteristics that you might notice that you believe are normal right after birth. However, there are some signs that could indicate a birth injury that...

Construction work ranks as one of the most difficult jobs in New York. If a worker sustains an injury, it can be serious enough to put them out of commission while on workers’ compensation. These are common construction site injuries. Falls Falls are the most common...