Many media reports of automobile accidents end with the statement that an investigation of the accident is “continuing.” This phrase may seem counterintuitive if the media report is published several hours after the collision occurred. Most, if not all, of the...
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Are there hidden injuries after car accidents?
Many do not know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur because of any blow or jolt to your head or body. These brain bruises and bleeding can result in short- and long-term medical issues, including death. But, since they are hidden inside our heads, after a...
Four common causes of delivery truck accidents
With online shopping more popular than ever, it’s easy to look around and see Amazon, FedEx and UPS trucks weaving their way through neighborhoods to make deliveries. It’s also unfortunately common to see the drivers of these trucks operating their vehicles in a...
I slipped on a spill while grocery shopping. Now what?
No one expects a routine trip to the grocery store to wind up with a trip to the emergency room. Yet if you slip on a spill on a grocery store floor, you could seriously injure yourself, necessitating immediate medical care. This can be an expensive incident,...
Five examples of nursing home neglect
Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is not always easy, but it is often in your loved one’s best interests to be somewhere where they will receive the help they need to live comfortably. Sadly, some nursing homes in New York are derelict in...
Dangerous construction sites
Any workplace can be dangerous. Even a disorganized office environment presents its own dangers, but construction worksites can be some of the most dangerous places to work in Albany, New York. Why? Because, by its very nature, construction worksites are dangerous....
Understanding auto accident reconstruction
Many media reports of automobile accidents end with a statement that the accident is still under investigation. What does this sentence mean? How can an accident be “reconstructed”? The answer can be found in a description of the work of the Collision Reconstruction...
New York roadway work zones a hotbed for auto accidents
New York roadways need maintenance, repairs and improvements to operate at optimal efficiency and to be safe. That requires workers to be stationed near these areas where vehicles are moving back and forth at great speed. Since many drivers ignore the speed limits in...
Drowsy truckers pose real dangers to other motorists
Many people in New York would agree that we depend on truckers to keep our store shelves stocked and our economy moving. Truckers are often incentivized to make quick deliveries, turn around and make more quick deliveries. This could lead a trucker to drive while...
Is New York a one-bite rule state?
Dogs are loveable, faithful companions, but just like people, they can act out when they are angry or feel threatened. Even the smallest, calmest dog can act aggressively in certain situations, and these aggressive behaviors often result in injury to those in their...