New York Traffic Law and Pedestrian Safety: Part 1
Who Has the Right of Way?
Who Has the Right of Way?There are many traffic laws in New York that apply specifically to pedestrians, and we’re going to take a look. This post is split into two parts; each part discussing different sections of New York traffic code. The original language of these sections is pretty complex and often excessive, so we’re going to try to make it easier to understand.
Beware These Conditions Doctors Commonly Fail to Diagnose
A failure to diagnose an illness is one of the most devastating and dangerous medical mistakes a doctor can commit. It can take the form of either not noticing symptoms of an illness and therefore not diagnosing one, or misdiagnosing an illness when a patient actually has a different condition.
Crowbar Falls From East Side Construction Site, Hits Taxi
Construction sites are known as risky places.
There are numerous dangers for those on site—and they can also pose a danger to pedestrians and vehicles around them. These dangers can take many forms, not the least of which are “falling objects from scaffolding and rooftops,” as one New York taxicab found out.
How the Road to Zero Aims to End Traffic Fatalities
The Road to Zero initiative is a program spearheaded by several different safety and traffic organizations with a single goal: to end traffic fatalities in the next 30 years. While this may seem like a lofty goal, these groups believe they have a plan that can guide them toward that end and save countless lives.
Did My Doctor Do Enough to Check Me for Heart Failure?
Unfortunately, there is no single test that can predict a heart attack.
With that in mind, however, there are many different tests that can be used together in order to determine if you are at risk for a heart attack, or have recently experienced minor heart failure. Your doctor should use more than one of these methods to make sure your heart is healthy, and possibly recommend you to a New York cardiologist who specializes in heart health if you’re not.
New York Attorney Sets Up Jazzy Evening for Children in Need
We can prove that lawyers do have hearts. Although, if you were at The Mouse Trap in Amityville last month, you probably already know that.
On March 19, 2017, New York trial attorney Frank J. Lombardo with Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, chaired a blues-filled fundraising event for children and adults in need.
Important Things You Should NOT Do After a Car Accident
Car accidents can be frightening and stressful situations. They usually come out of nowhere and can leave you panicked and dazed without a sense of what to do or where to turn. It is important to know what to do, and what not to do, after an accident ahead of time, so that if you do find yourself in an accident in New York, you will be ready and act appropriately.
What You Need To Know About Medical Malpractice and Brain Damage
There are many different traumatic events that can cause brain damage. It often occurs due to a serious injury from an accident, such as a fall from a ladder, or a head impact during a vehicle crash. In some instances, however, brain damage can be caused due to lack of oxygen to the brain. This often occurs while drowning when there is a general lack of oxygen to the body. Sadly, lack of oxygen to the brain can also occur during a surgical procedure, in which case it is often avoidable and may be due to negligence that is grounds for medical malpractice.
LIRR Derailment Latest Incident in Series of Commuter Train Accidents
Several cars on a Long Island Rail Road train derailed on Wednesday morning, injuring scores of commuters. The F.D.N.Y. has reported that 103 passengers suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash, the most severe being a broken leg. The accident happened at the peak of rush hour when the train, originating from Far Rockaway, Queens, and carrying 600 to 700 people, crashed into a bumper block at the end of the track at Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal. The train was apparently traveling at a low rate of speed at the time, which is probably why the injuries weren’t more severe. Investigators from New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority and The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are looking into the cause of the crash.
Stay Safe This New Year’s Eve in New York
Ringing in the New Year in New York is an unforgettable experience that celebrates the last 365 days while looking ahead to a new year full of opportunities and joy. With that in mind, you should still take certain precautions to make sure your celebration is safe and enjoyable, since there are certain dangers to consider. If you choose to visit Times Square for the New Year’s celebration, then be extra careful and make sure you dress warmly and know who you are going with, especially if you have children with you.