Riding a bicycle in New York City can be a very daunting experience. You have to deal with a ton of traffic. Vehicles, cabs, pedestrians, and even other bicyclists represent just a few of the dangers of riding a bike on the New York City streets. If you or a loved one has the unfortunate …
How Often Are People Injured on Bicycles in New York City?
Bicycles are one of the most practical ways to get around New York City. Between the cabs, the buses, the tourists, and other traffic, it can take hours to get from point A to Point B in a car, and only minutes to go the same distance on a bicycle. Unfortunately, bicyclists in New York …
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Unintentional Fall Death Rates Have Soared Among Elderly Adults Over the Last Decade
A simple slip, trip, fall or stumble may not seem like a big deal. After all, who hasn’t skinned their knee as a child or suffered some other minor injury due to a slip and fall? However, despite the relatively simple mechanism of injury, falls can cause major damage and significant life-altering injuries or even …
Congress Is Likely to Pass Highway Safety Bill with Significant Loopholes Despite 2014 Defects and Recalls
2014 is, in many ways, the year where it became apparent that the deferential approach previously applied by government regulators was not working. In fact, the events of the year showed that highway and vehicle safety was in a state of crisis. While the year began in earnest, the GM ignition switch defect soon emerged …
Do Car Accidents Increase on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is one of America’s favorite holidays. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most dangerous. When the dinner plates are cleared and the football game is over, thousands of intoxicated drivers will get behind the wheel to make the long journey home from grandma’s house – and sadly, many of them will cause serious or …
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Traumatic Brain Injuries Increase the Risk of Stroke and Dementia
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of death and non-fatal injury in the United States. The CDC reports that nearly 140 people die from TBI every day, a number which equates to nearly six deaths per hour. In 2010 alone, over 50,000 died from traumatic brain injuries and their complications. The same year, …
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