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Drunk Driver Hit Bikers, Causes Serious Injuries

Gary Silverstein September 27, 2017

Bicycle riders face a significantly increased risk of being hurt or killed in an auto accident when they are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle. A bicycle rider who is hurt, or the family members of a bicycle rider killed in a crash, should consult with a New York City car accident law firm to explore options for pursuing a case for compensation. One recent tragic accident showed just how dangerous a collision can be when it involves bike riders. NY Post reported on the accident, which happened during a city-wide bicycle tour. Bicycle Accident Involving Drunk Driver Causes Critical Injury Four bicycle

Diagnosing Merkel cell carcinoma

Gary Silverstein September 27, 2017

New York patients who are at risk for skin cancers should be on the lookout for Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare type of skin cancer that is known for spreading quickly throughout the body within a short time. Although it is rarer than melanoma, it has a higher mortality rate as it kills one in three patients while melanoma kills one in nine patients.

7 Important Things You Must Think About After a Bike Accident in New York

Robert Wolff September 26, 2017

According to the most recent data from the US Department of Transportation in the year 2015, there were close to 818 bicyclist fatalities on US roads – this is an increase of 12.2% and the highest number since 1995. There were 45,000 injuries suffered by bicyclists in traffic the same year. Bicyclists aged between 14 years and under made up 7% of the bike accident deaths in 2015 – there were 5,000 injuries due to a bike accident in New York in this age group. 7 Things to Do After a Bike Accident in New York If you have been in a bicycle accident in

How to Prevent School Bus Danger Zone Casualties in New York

Robert Wolff September 26, 2017

Ensuring the safety of children is a tough task. There are numerous incidents reported where students are found locked up in school busses or knocked down by motor vehicles while waiting to be picked up by their school busses at bus stops. Some zones are prominent and known to be a zone for a lot of student fatalities. There are categorized as danger zones. According to a report that rolled out in the year 2013, an average of 92 school bus danger fatalities 12 casualties were reported in the past eight years. 37 of the casualties were caused by a passing vehicle, 24 of

The Scary Truth About Spring Break Drunk Driving in New York

Gary Silverstein September 26, 2017

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 10,265 deaths in 2015 as a result of alcohol-impaired driving crashes in the United States – they accounted for nearly 29% (one-third) of all deaths related to traffic in the country. Of the 11,132 traffic deaths that involved children aged between 0 to 14 years the same year, 16% (209) involved a driver impaired by alcohol. Close to 1.1 million drivers were arrested and reprimanded for driving while they were under the influence of narcotics or alcohol in 2015. Drunk Driving During Spring Break in New York While it seems like a lot

Key Things You Must Know About Burn Injuries

Gary Silverstein September 26, 2017

You will be surprised to know that fire accidents are among the leading causes of domestic deaths as well as industrial deaths in the United States. Close to 180,000 deaths due to fire are reported each year. It is older people and young children that are most vulnerable to injuries due to scalding and burns. Burns and scalds can be sustained in virtually any setting. The most commonly reported domestic incidents are due to fires from portable stoves, short circuits, butane grills, and scalding due to hot steam. Burn can also occur due to defective products as well as workplace irregularities. It is