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...
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Car accidents and facial injuries
Motor vehicle collisions might leave victims suffering from many different injuries, and the harm may range in severity. A review of New York auto crashes might reveal numerous instances where victims experienced facial trauma. Some injuries may require extensive...
What are the most common umbilical cord-related birth injuries?
If you're about to be a new parent in New York, you likely have many things on your mind. Considering that, many expecting parents worry about potential injuries that could happen during the birthing process. Some of these injuries can involve the umbilical cord....
Are there benefits to having a dashcam?
Dashboard cameras or dashcams have gone from relatively rare and expensive pieces of technology to common sights in passenger vehicles in recent years. Many commercial transportation companies use dashcams to reduce their liability in the event of a crash and to help...
Dog owners: Are you prepared for dog bites?
Dog owners know that sometimes dogs bite. Something may have scared or threatened the dog. They could be protecting someone or even be playing. While your dog is not likely to bite someone, a serious bite can cause great damage. Dog owners need to be prepared if that...
Road rage dangers and how to prevent them
Many New York motorists have experienced frustration or even anger toward others when behind the wheel. This can lead to aggressive driving. When aggressive driving shifts into road rage, the driver is deliberately trying to harm another individual or damage property....
The high cost of work-related foot injuries
Foot injuries are some of the most common construction site injuries in New York. These accidents are often costly regarding medical expenses, lost productivity, and physical consequences for the affected worker, outlining the importance of workers' compensation and...
The damage of a car accident can be mental as well as physical
Most people think about the physical impact of being involved in a car accident. They're going to suffer physical injuries and need medical care so that they can heal. But with this comes the assumption that, after a certain amount of time, healing will be complete....
The majority of surgical errors are preventable
When patients see their doctors, they put their full trust in them. Sadly, surgical errors still occur in New York and around the country. This is considered one of the most preventable forms of medical malpractice. How do surgical errors occur? No one goes into a...
Why other drivers are the biggest safety concern for motorcycles
People love to warn others who want to ride motorcycles about how dangerous two-wheeled transportation can be. They might tell you that any little mistake could put you in the hospital, but they will probably gloss over the biggest threat to your safety as a...