Drowsy Cab Drivers Pose a Risk to Others on NYC Roadways
Taxi drivers and other professional drivers are supposed to be restricted by law from working too many hours. Unfortunately, some drivers don’t obey the rules. When a professional driver is on the road too long without rest, the driver can suffer from impairments that make him a danger behind the wheel. Drowsy driving has been […]
The Risks of Night Construction
After-hours construction is supposed to be permitted only in very limited circumstances. In reality, however, more and more after-hours projects are being approved throughout New York City. The NY Post reported that 99 percent of all applications for after-hour construction work were approved last year. Night construction work requires a special variance, and the Buildings […]
Ski Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
Skiing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Research has found that approximately 600,000 people are injured every year while skiing and snowboarding in the United States. According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), in 2012, there were 54 skiing and snowboarding deaths at ski areas within the country, where there was a total of 51 million ski visits. It is estimated that there are about 2 injuries that occur in every 1,000 skier visits. If you get injured at a ski resort, how the injury occurred is what your legal rights depend on. If your injury occurred while skiing or snowboarding and you believe that another skier or snowboarder caused the injury, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against them for negligence or recklessness. However, if you were injured while you were skiing or snowboarding, or even while you were just standing on a ski trail, and you think that it was the ski resort’s fault, your legal rights are limited.
Ski Resort Immunity and Inherent Skiing Risk
How to Prevent Ski Accidents and Personal Injury
Skiing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. According to statistics compiled by the US National Ski Areas Association, there is an average of 40 deaths every year caused by snowboarding and ski accidents in the United States. The average injury rate on any given day is 2 to 3 every 1,000 skiers. During the 2010/2011 season, there were 47 fatalities out of the 60.5 million snowboarder/skier days that were reported for the season. There are many ways to prevent skiing injuries. Some of the most common injuries include:
- ACL (anterior collateral or cruciate ligament) injuries
- Shoulder fractures or dislocations
- Fractures in the lower extremity
- Spinal injuries
- Shoulder separations
- Wrist, thumb, or hand injuries
- Closed head injuries
Auto Accidents: What if a Pedestrian is Partly to Blame?
When pedestrians get hit by a car, the damage can be astronomical. Because there is no protection from impact, pedestrians can sustain serious life-changing injuries. In fact, sometimes, the injuries are fatal. Still, pedestrians may be able to make claims against the driver of the car that hit them if they can show the driver […]
Medication Errors and Medical Malpractice
Every year, millions of medical errors occur across the United States. There has been a significant increase in the number of people getting treatment for medication errors in recent years – an increase of more than 50%. As per the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, over 1.5 million people across the country became injured or ill due to the side effects of medication or because they were prescribed or took the wrong dose or type of medication in 2008.
What is informed consent?
Most New Yorkers have probably heard the term “informed consent,” but they may not be familiar with what it means to their health care. According to the American Medical Association, informed consent means that patients must be given information about a recommended treatment, its benefits and its side effects so they can make an educated choice about their medical care. However, standard practices for informed consent vary among states, and there are competing interests which may leave patients at a disadvantage.
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 […]
Exploring doctor history
While the odds are low that a given doctor may have a checkered past, it is difficult for New York patients to find out. This is according to findings from Consumer Reports after obtaining a list of all California doctors on probation as of the later portion of 2015. There were 500 doctors on probation at the time, and the offenses ranged from inappropriate sexual conduct with patients to practicing while under the influence.