If you walk to work every day, you probably know how dangerous the roads are for pedestrians in many places. However, even seemingly safe areas present dangers, especially if a driver is under the influence of alcohol. Sadly, some pedestrians are killed or seriously...
Latham Legal Issues Blog
How does inattentional blindness contribute to car crashes?
New York drivers understand how dangerous the road often is. Distracted driving is one of the riskiest behaviors that drivers engage with, too. Distracted driving causes many crashes a year and a large number of fatalities. This is because many dangerous driving...
Avoiding slipping and falling when you are at work
Working around equipment, machinery and even standard office furniture may create a tripping hazard. While your employer should take adequate measures to protect you and your coworkers, your own vigilance may better protect your safety. Your effort to take every...
Are there proven ways to reduce fatalities in car accidents?
Fatal car accidents occur every day across the country. They change the lives of many people in an instant. While the rate of fatal accidents is on a downward trend, even one loss of life is still an issue that needs our attention. Two of the top causes of fatal car...
Motorcyclists pay the price for inattentive drivers
What motorcycles offer in terms of thrill and excitement, they lose in safety and security. While riders can take all of the preventative and safety measures possible to secure themselves, it is still up to other drivers to do their part in keeping the roads safe....
OSHA categories may affect construction worksite injury claims
The Occupational Safety and Health Act protects New York workers against workplace injury. The American Bar Association explains how OSHA’s multi-employer directive categorizes employers in a way that allocates responsibilities for workplace safety. At construction...
Who pays for a car accident in New York?
Getting in a car accident is overwhelming. It can feel like things are happening so fast and it’s hard to know what you’re supposed to do next. Your car is wrecked and now you have medical bills mounting. One of the biggest questions on your mind is probably, who’s...
The rising cost of distracted driving
Distracted drivers are more than a danger and nuisance on Albany County's roads and highways. They create an economic drain of millions of dollars that could be prevented entirely if more drivers chose to act responsibly. Billions of dollars lost to distracted driving...
Challenges abound for people who lose limbs in accidents
April was “Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.” Of the nearly 2 million people living with limb loss in the United States, an estimated 45% or 900,000 lost a leg or arm through trauma. The latter numbers can be attributed to many situations, including motor...
Who is to blame if my child was severely hurt at school?
While schools are currently closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, it's important to consider how things will work when we eventually send our kids back. One of the biggest frustrations for many parents is when their child faces bullying from other kids. When your...