While driving on Long Island, it is a common sight to see the phrase “Click It or Ticket” sprawled out on digital highway signs over Long Island’s busiest roads. The campaign created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aimed at preventing fatal motor vehicle accidents by alerting drivers and passengers of the importance of wearing seatbelts.… Read the rest
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Pedestrian Peril: The Most Dangerous Roads in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Long Island is home to a long stretch of beautiful beaches, boardwalks, and parks. Moving away from these quaint characteristics of our Island, you’ll find the harsh truth of our significantly dangerous roads. The ugly truth has been revealed in a study released in 2016 by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC). The publication categorizes fatalities by year, from 2012 to … Read the rest
Leaving the Scene of an Accident Carries Harsh Penalties
Accidents tend to happen quite often, especially in congested areas like Long Island and New York City. Normally, if a driver is involved in a motor vehicle accident, a pedestrian accident, or an accident involving property damage, among others, usually they remain at the scene until their information is exchanged (name, phone number, insurance information, etc.), the police report … Read the rest
Safety Concerns on the Long Island Railroad
The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) has served as an integral part of daily life for many Long Islanders. Passengers often opt to travel via the railroad over traveling via the roads because of traffic conditions, ease of travel, and the cost of commuting by car. However, growing ridership can lead to more injuries and other safety concerns.… Read the rest
Wrongful Death Claims in Medical Malpractice Cases
Losing a family member as a result of a medical error can be extremely difficult. Each year, there are many cases involving medical mistakes that result in injuries or even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), medical error is one of the top five leading causes of death in the United States.… Read the rest
New York Has the Highest Rate of Patients with Bedsores
According to the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade (LHSG) report, there are thousands of people that die each year as a result of bedsores. In light of this, LHSG rated hospitals based on frequent incidents of life-threatening bedsores developing in patients. Coney Island Hospital had the worst rating in the United States with 1.35 patients in every 1,000 patients discharged having … Read the rest
Sporting Events and Stadium Injuries
September is here and the Major League Baseball’s (MLB) regular season will soon be coming to a close. Lest not forget a severe accident that happened almost a year ago at the New York Yankee’s stadium; a toddler was struck in the head by a 105 MPH line-drive foul ball. Thankfully, the little girl is doing rather well, considering the … Read the rest
You May Be Entitled to Damages in a Single-Vehicle Crash
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2016 more than half of the motor vehicle deaths involved a single-vehicle crash. In addition, in New York State there were almost 700 deaths as a result of a single-vehicle crash.… Read the rest
Some Doctors Can Cause Pain in the Buttocks!
In general, plastic surgery has become extremely popular. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), buttocks augmentation is the fastest-growing type of plastic surgery in the United States. Like any cosmetic procedure, buttocks augmentation presents an increased risk of serious medical complications. However, if the medical complication occurred as a result of the doctor’s negligence, a person may … Read the rest
The Dangers of Some Fall Activities on Long Island
The autumn season is around the corner! Long Island is home to miles of farmland, pumpkin patches, and apple orchards that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. However, the beauty of the fall foliage and sweet smell of freshly picked apples can mask some of the potential safety hazards that lurk behind these fall activities.… Read the rest
