2016 Motor Vehicle Deaths Highest in Nine Years
For many years, the number of annual deaths due to vehicle crashes was on the decline.
For the last two years, however, those numbers have started going up, and thousands of people are dying in avoidable accidents across the United States. New York is not free of dangers, and there is a very real concern for drivers and pedestrians across the city.
Three Things to Remember for Safer Driving
Nearly 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2015. Many of these deaths, if not all of them, were avoidable. Driving in New York is dangerous, thanks to busy streets and distractions. With care, however, you can keep yourself and your loved ones out of harm’s way. Remember these few important things when getting behind the wheel.
How to Avoid the Most Common Preventable Deaths by Age
While life is full of risks and rewards, there are certain preventable injuries that you can avoid. Tragically, preventable injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, claiming hundreds of lives each day. Walking down the street in New York, you might not think to look both ways before stepping into an intersection or avoid unlit areas late at night, but a few extra precautions can make a big difference.
New York Traffic Law and Pedestrian Safety: Part 2
Sharing Sidewalks and Roads
In part 1 of this post, we discussed New York traffic laws for pedestrians.
Now, we will look at the second half of the sections dealing with pedestrians and explain what each one means. You should only use this as a general explanation of these laws, and speak to a knowledgeable attorney if you have specific questions or need legal advice.
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.