Reducing Traffic Risks By Using Automated Enforcement
Police cannot be everywhere at all times and most drivers know it. As a result, many motorists on the road feel comfortable violating safety laws and engaging in speeding and other high-risk behaviors while operating vehicles. Drivers who break the rules will increase the chances of accidents happening. Motorists need a strong deterrent from bad […]
Libel and Slander: The Basics of Defamation Law and Defamation Claims
When a false statement is made against an individual with the purpose of harming their reputation, it is termed defamation of character. It is a complex sort of civil injury or tort as it is difficult to prove in a court of law. How to Prove Defamation of Character In order to win a case […]
Product Liability Personal Injury Claim
In 2012 and 2013, there were 94,960 product liability cases filed in federal courts in the United States. This accounts for 1 out of every 6 cases that were filed. In 2012, the median jury award for product liability lawsuit was $1,503,339.2 while the average award was $3,439,035. In recent years, the largest product liability […]
Motorcycle Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
According to federal government estimates, the number of motorcycle deaths in 2013 per mile traveled was 26 times more than the number of deaths caused by car accidents. Due to the risk of serious head injury in motorcycle accidents, the use of helmets is important. They are about 37% effective in preventing death and about […]
How to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
For those who love motorcycles, there is nothing that beats a ride on a powerful two-wheeler. It is also much more economical than a car. However, motorcycles come with many risks too. Serious accidents can result from motorcycles. According to 2011 statistics for motorcycle accidents, 441 deaths of motorcycle drivers or passengers occurred – and […]
NYC Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Delays in Crash Tests for Taxis, Limos
In New York City, many people get around via taxi or hired car. Cabs and limousines or sedans should be safe for passengers so they can get to their destinations without incident. If an accident does happen, these hired vehicles should have good safety features to reduce the chances of passengers being seriously hurt. Unfortunately, […]
Brooklyn Councilman Introduces New Bill Changing Bike Crossing Rules
At certain intersections, the pedestrian control signal changes before the traffic control signal for drivers changes. Generally, the pedestrian signal changes around 3-7 seconds before the traffic control signal. This period of time is called the Leading Pedestrian Interval, or LPI. It exists to allow walkers to get into the intersection before the cars are […]
What affects the Value of Your Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases make up the majority of civil litigation. According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, about 31 million people are injured and require medical attention every year. Of these, approximately 2 million sustain serious injuries that require hospitalization. As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, close 1.5 million car accidents […]
A Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident Constitutes a Personal Injury
As per statistics laid out by US Department of Labor, a majority of industry accidents is made up of slips, trips, and falls. Nearly15% of all accidental deaths each year in the United States are caused by these accidents, falling just behind car accidents. They also account for roughly 25% of all reported injury claims […]
Defective Products and Personal Injury Claims
According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), roughly 3 million injuries and at least 20,000 deaths in the United States are caused by defective products. More than 220,000 children are injured every year as a result of playing with defective toys. In 2005, Dell recalled more than 220,000 laptop batteries with a high […]
