Any dog owner can be held liable if their animal attacks, and they could face a confrontation in court. The rules for determining who is liable in which circumstances are set by New York laws. Determining liability in an animal attack case First, the plaintiff must...
Countless injuries at construction sites in New York are caused when workers are struck by different objects. Workers are required to understand the reasons why struck-by injuries happen first. Then, they can use the most effective safety methods to reduce the number...
While the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has not yet released official figures, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published estimates based on preliminary data. Unfortunately, traffic fatalities across the nation show no signs of...
Most car owners know that vehicle maintenance is essential. If check-ups are not regularly performed, a short trip to the store or out-of-town journey may lead to misadventure, frustration and even a crash. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety...
Birth injuries can happen in several ways, but all have one thing in common: They can cause lifelong damage to the baby. To prevent birth injuries from happening, you should know how they happen and steps to take if they ensue. Causes of birth injuries Difficult...
People in New York who go to the emergency room after a stroke and have to wait for treatment may suffer serious consequences as a result of that delay. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada, it is possible that the...
Truck manufacturers and software developers are claiming that self-driving trucks are some of the safest vehicles on the road and that autonomous technology is taking care of driver shortages in New York and other states. Even so, critics say that not enough...
No matter their age or health, individuals can suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in nearly any type of accident. From a motor vehicle collision and fall from height to a sports injury and falling debris, a TBI can lead to concussion, brain swells and cognitive...
Medical errors cause about 250,000 deaths in New York and around the country each year, and most of these mistakes are caused by cognitive issues rather than a lack of knowledge or skill. These were two of the conclusions reached by researchers who investigated errors...
Minutes matter when New Yorkers are suffering a stroke. However, negligent doctors sometimes miss the symptoms and do not diagnose the patient in enough time to give them effective treatment. Some may not be using the proper diagnostic techniques and could be relying...