One of the most common reasons for motorcycle accidents in New York and throughout the U.S. is that drivers of cars and trucks simply don't see motorcycles on the road. This is no excuse for causing a serious or even fatal injury, but by better understanding the...
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Drivers must be on high alert as children return to school
The end of summer is an exciting if hectic time for school-age children and their parents. However, this can be a dangerous time as well. Pedestrian accidents in school zones serve as tragic reminders of the enhanced awareness we all must exercise while school is in...
Does negligence equal malpractice?
The terms medical malpractice and medical negligence both describe instances in which a health care provider does not meet the expected professional standard of care. However, while negligence may result in a lack of quality care, malpractice occurs when negligence...
Slip-and-fall injuries and risks don’t melt under the summer sun
Summer is here in Upstate New York, and everyone looks forward to spending time outdoors. Boats are back on the water. Flip-flops and sneakers have replaced snowshoes and boots. The slush and ice may have vanished but slip and falls unfortunately turn into trips and...
3 common causes of medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is alarmingly common in doctor's offices, hospitals, clinics, and other care facilities across America. According to some estimates, between 250,000 and 440,000 patients lose their lives each year as a result of medical negligence. This number is...
Fewer drivers, wide-open roads, add up to more traffic fatalities
The pandemic has driven more Americans off the roads and into their homes for prolonged periods of time. While fewer drivers behind the wheel and lower disposable incomes should equate to a significant reduction in accidents, a strange phenomenon reveals that the...
Why slip-and-falls are serious business
Many equate falls with clumsiness. However, tripping and hurtling towards a floor or other obstacle can result in serious injuries and death. In New York, falls account for the most hospitalizations in the state. Those most susceptible are young children up to 14...
Maintaining critical vehicle systems is crucial to road safety
We live in an increasingly mobile and hurried society. Various conveyances can get us from place to place, whether that involves walking, biking, or jetting across oceans and continents. Automobiles remain our primary mode of transportation. Driving a car or truck...
Despite saving lives, seat belts may also cause major injuries
If you want to increase your chances of surviving a serious car accident, you should wear your seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. After all, of the roughly 37,000 people who died in car accidents in 2017, nearly half were not wearing seat...
Is there a right way to make left-hand turns?
If you are teaching your teenager to drive, you will quickly discover how easy it can be to become overly comfortable in our driving abilities. Riding with someone who has yet to develop habits can highlight just how complicated and dangerous some driving situations...