As a parent, your children’s safety will be a primary concern. Yet, for all the talk of dangerous strangers, the biggest threat to your little ones’ safety is the traffic on your local roads. Helping your children understand the dangers of traffic and what they can do...
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The role of negligence in stairway injuries
Stairways are a common part of our daily surroundings, and you may use them all the time without giving much thought to your safety. However, the potential for harm on these architectural features is not something to take lightly. Although anyone can be clumsy, it is...
A same-level fall can be more dangerous than most people realize
There are many ways for people to get hurt while out in public. Sometimes, people end up injured because of motor vehicle collisions on public roads. Other times, they could incur injuries during criminal activity, such as a mugging or an assault. Another leading...
When is rehabilitation necessary for a traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen when the brain sustains damage or chemical changes because of blunt force, often generated in collisions and other accidents. Some cases are mild and require little to no medical treatment. Others are moderate or severe, causing...
City calls on public to help address e-bike battery fire risk
While not exactly new technology, electric bicycles (also called “e-bikes”) have experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years thanks to delivery app workers. But e-bikes have also caused a rash of fire incidents in New York City, prompting officials to ask...
How does comparative negligence affect compensation?
If you receive an injury because of another party’s negligence, you can likely file a lawsuit and secure some form of compensation. As you are building your case, it is essential that you understand negligence laws and how these can affect the payment you will...
The risks of manual labor
People working in factories, workshops, construction, agriculture, manufacturing and maintenance experience an integral part of building a society from the ground up. Their hard work ensures the continuity and sustainability of the economy. However, it comes with...
What Are The Effects Of Toxic Exposure?
Exposure to toxic substances could cause severe health conditions. These cases happen at work, where employees in specific industries deal with hazardous chemicals. However, exposure to these toxins can happen anywhere, endangering anyone regardless of age and...
The Role Of Fault When Claiming Pedestrian Injury Compensation
New York is a state with busy streets, which includes those in its second-largest city, Buffalo. Unfortunately, with many cars speeding to get to their destination, accidents involving pedestrians are rampant in western New York and across the country. The U.S....
How Do You Cope With An SCI?
Spinal cord injuries may inflict devastating, long-term effects on you. This might mean physical issues, such as paralysis. However, it may also involve mental, emotional and financial hurdles as well. When it turns out an injury due to negligence leaves you with...