What is the safest distance between cars at highway speeds in New York
0 CommentsRear-end collisions are the most common type of motor vehicle accident in the country, accounting for over 2.5 million accidents a year. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (N.H.T.S.A.), rear-end collisions are responsible for nearly 29 percent of all car accidents annually. While all rear-end accidents can result in damages, these types…
Read More Read More
What to do if you are injured as a passenger in a car accident
0 CommentsPassengers of motor vehicles often have little control in preventing a car crash. It’s up to the motorist to take precautionary measures to avoid vehicle accidents. Sadly, when accidents do occur, it can be the passenger who bears the brunt of a driver’s error. When you or a loved one is injured in a…
Read More Read More
Do Injured Undocumented Workers Have Rights?
0 CommentsUndocumented workers in New York City occupy some of the most dangerous jobs in the country. These jobs often require massive construction and manufacturing equipment with harmful components, braving fast-paced city streets as delivery personnel, enduring extreme temperatures from outdoor work, or working extended and nighttime hours to make ends meet. Like most workers in these…
Read More Read More
Dangers of Back-to-School Buses
0 CommentsLong Island and New York City students are officially in back-to-school mode. While some will walk, bike, or ride to classes in personal vehicles, millions of students will be hopping back on the big yellow school bus for their daily commute. Sadly, school buses are not as safe as we would like for riders or other motorists and…
Read More Read More
Can you Sue If You Didn’t Seek Medical Care After an Accident?
0 CommentsWhen someone suffers an injury due to an accident, the first step is often to seek medical care. However, there are instances when one may not immediately go to a doctor. Some such reasons are delayed symptoms, minor cuts/bruises, an assumption that one is not hurt, or the injury is not serious enough. In such…
Read More Read More