Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP, New York Personal Injury Legal Article Library | Personal Injury Informational Articles

When you have been injured in an accident and need legal help, it is vital that you are aware and informed. Below is a list of helpful informational legal articles for each of our practice areas -- a library of articles that contain basic information, frequently asked questions, safety tips, statistics, and other useful subject matter that could help you better understand your own case.

Library Categories:

• Car Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Slip and Fall
• Truck Accidents
• On the Job Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Medical Malpractice
• Products Liability
• Consumer Fraud
• General

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Car Accidents:

• Top 3 Causes of Auto Accidents   
  There are countless causes to car accidents, but most fall into one of three categories:
• Teen Driving Safety Tips   
  If you’re a teen driver, the following safety tips are provided as reminders to help you stay safe on the roads:
• Top 8 Causes of Car Accidents from A NY Car Accident Attorney   
  In the U.S., there is a fatal car accident every 10 seconds. Here are the top eight causes behind these accidents:
• Avoid 90% of Car Accidents with Common Sense   
  Statistics have shown us that as many as 90% of all car accidents could be avoided with common sense and some basic defensive driving skills.
• Top 4 Tips for Preventing a Car Accident   
  As NY car accident attorneys, we see many unfortunate car accidents that could have been avoided. Here are the top 4 tips for preventing a car accident:
• How to Drive Safely on Snow and Ice   
  Taking precautions and learning how to drive safely on snow and ice is important for your safety and the safety of everyone around you.
• Car Accident Attorney Provides Tips for Backing Up Your Car   
  Back up car accidents are one of the most common type of motor vehicle accidents. Being a defensive and responsible driver can help prevent many accidents.
• Defensive Driving Tips   
  When you learn basic defensive driving tips, you can improve your ability to prevent car accidents and safely drive from one destination to the next.
• Prevent Car Accidents With These Tips   
  The best defense for car accidents isn’t a car accident lawyer – it’s prevention!
• Top 6 Common Causes of Car Accidents   
  The best defense for a car accident is to prevent it from happening in the first place; and the odds of avoiding a car accident improve when you know top causes
• NY Car Accident Attorney Provides Tips for Avoiding Blind Spots to Prevent Car Accidents   
  While there is little we can do to completely remove blind spots, here are some tips from a NY car accident attorney for preventing blind spot car accidents:
• Avoid Back-up Car Accidents With Cameras for Cars   
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration calculates almost 300 deaths and 20,000 injuries each year are caused by back-over car accidents.
• Holiday Weekend Driving Tips from NY Car Accident Attorney   
  Here are safe driving tips from NY accident attorney for driving on a holiday weekend.
• Tips to Avoid Car Accidents in Snow and Ice   
  Here are some tips for avoiding car accidents in snow and ice from a Westchester NY Car Accident Attorney:
• Stay Alert and Avoid Car Accidents During Holiday Season   
  Here are tips from a Westchester NY Car Accident Attorney to help you stay alert and avoid car accidents during the holiday season:
• Can Text-blocking Reduce Distracted Driving Car Accidents?   
  Studies repeatedly show that using a cell phone behind the wheel causes similar reactions as driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent.
• Teenagers, Texting and Driving: A Dangerous Combination   
  When you talk about drinking and driving, also give your teenager the facts about distracted driving – like texting and driving.
• How to Drive Safely at Dusk and Dawn   
  As the sun sets, the fading rays can glare on any shiny objects while the lessening light conditions cause poor visibility.
• Safety Tips for Highway Driving   
  Highway driving has a number of risks for car accidents. Here are safety tips for highway driving:
• Safe Driving Tips – Cell Phones as Dangerous as Drunk Driving   
  A study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute estimates that texting and driving makes car accidents 23 times more likely.
• Safe Driving Tips: Night Driving   
  One of the leading causes of car accidents is caused by the hazards involved with night driving.
• Road Safety Precautions Help Prevent Auto Accidents   
  There is a reason we have rules on the road for drivers - when people follow the road rules and take safety precautions, many auto accidents are prevented.
• Backover Accidents Especially Dangerous to Small Children   
  Backover accidents are dangerous to small children who can not be seen by drivers backing out of a parking space or driveway.
• Action Steps For Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Accidents   
  Ways to prevent vehicle and pedestrian accidents.
• Drivers and Pedestrians Can Prevent Parking Lot Accidents   
  Vehicles and pedestrians often get involved in serious and deadly accidents in parking lots and driveways.
• Prevent Car Accidents With Tire Care Tips from White Plains Accident Lawyers   
  Tire maintenance is even more important during the hot summer months because the heat adds stress to the rubber tires and can cause car accidents.
• How To Avoid a Tractor Trailer Accident   
  Tractor trailer accidents are common, due to the number of hours many of the drivers are on the roads without a break, and due to the weight of their vehicles.
• Top 10 Causes for Tractor Trailer Accidents indicated that the behavior of truck drivers is the leading cause of tractor trailer accidents - more so than the conditions of the road, weather, or vehicle problems.   
  A study on large truck drivers conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Cars, Vans, and SUV’s Sharing the Road with Large Trucks   
  Tractor trailers, 18-wheelers and semi-trucks are involved in an accident causing death or personal injuries every 16 minutes in the United States.
• Truck Driver Fatigue Causes Personal Injury Claims   
  Despite having commercial truck driver federal laws in place, truck driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of tractor trailer accidents.
• New Study Finds More Death By Vehicle Than By Guns   
  Traffic accidents take more New Yorker lives than gun violence.
• Car Accident Checklist – What to Do After an Accident   
  Consider Calling a Car Accident Lawyer - If you think you might deserve compensation for car accident injuries you've received, call NY car accident attorneys.
• Was Your Accident Caused By An Auto Defect?   
  When auto defects result in serious accidents, injured parties are entitled to compensation.
• Top 10 Driver-Instigated Auto Accident Causes   
  Preventable auto accidents are on the rise thanks to the many distractions facing drivers on the road today.
• Cyclist Safety Needs to Be on the Minds of Everyone   
  Bicycle safety and motor vehicle safety goes hand in hand.
• How Can Pregnant Women Protect Unborn Children From Car Accidents?   
  There are a number of safety measures that parents can take against infant and toddler car accident injuries – but there is much less information about what expecting mothers can do to protect their unborn babies from traffic accidents. In this article, learn safety tips for traveling mothers-to-be.
• How To Minimize Injuries In 15-Passenger Van Rollover Accidents   
  For years, 15-passenger vans have been in the news for producing some of the most deadly accidents in the country -- many caused by tire blow-outs, fatigue, driver inexperience, and rollovers. In this article, learn why these van accidents take place and what you can do to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future.
• New York Car Accidents: Driving Tired Could Be Deadly   
  Driving while tired isn't that different from driving while drunk: your reaction times are slow, you can't pay close attention to the road, and you are easily distracted. It's no surprise that driving tired and falling asleep behind the wheel cause a large minority of New York car accidents.
• How To Avoid New York Car Accidents Caused By Fatigue   
  About 20 percent of all car accidents involve fatigue or falling asleep behind the wheel. In this article, learn some important tips on how to prevent driving fatigue while on New York highways and interstates.
• Drunk Driving: A Major Cause Of New York Car Accidents   
  We all know that drinking and driving kills, but nonetheless, one out of three New York traffic accident fatalities involves drunk driving. What are the consequence of a DUI accident in New York and how can everyone help to reduce the number of NY drunk driving accidents? Find out in this library article.
• How To Safely Pull Over On A New York Highway Or Interstate   
  Do you know what to do when you get a flat tire while driving on a New York interstate or highway? More importantly, do you know what not to do? In this article, learn how to safely get off of the road if you have a disabled vehicle - and how to get help without putting yourself or others in danger.
• Pedestrian Parking Lot Accidents In New York City: Statistics And Prevention   
  After an elderly driver ran over several women and children in a Brooklyn church parking lot, more attention has been given to where and why New York City pedestrian accidents take place. To the surprise of many, a large number of serious pedestrian accidents take place at slow speeds in NY parking lots.
• New York Winter Driving Tips: How To Drive In The Snow   
  Winters in New York can be difficult - and the roads can be extremely hazardous. Any New York resident should prepare their car correctly for winter and understand how to drive safely in the snow. Even more importantly, New Yorkers should understand that the best way to prevent a weather-related car accident is to not drive in dangerous conditions.
• Don't Text and Drive: It May Kill You   
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• Safety Tips   
  Car Accident Insurance Police What-To-Do Report Claim Responsibility
• Students, doctors, and lawyers are the most accident prone in White Plains?   
  The next time you get into an motor vehicle accident, there's a good chance that a doctor or a lawyer will be on hand. Maybe both. Not for the reasons you might expect!
• Queens Boulevard: Have Pedestrian Accidents Decreased In NYC? | NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyer   
  Queens Boulevard is extremely symbolic of Queens itself - the diverse traffic, the bustling row of commercial businesses, and the crowded lanes all reflect the burrow itself. However, the multi-lane street is also the scene of a shocking number of pedestrian deaths in New York City. Does the street deserve the name, "Boulevard of Death?"
• New York City Seatbelt Safety And Car Accident Injury Prevention   
  How important is it to wear your seatbelt at all times? Some safety researchers believe it could cut car accident injuries in half and save thousands of lives each year. Not to mention - seat belts and safety belts are the law in New York state in almost all scenarios.
• 10 Worst Insurance Companies in the United States [PDF]   
  American Association for Justice report on the 10 Worst Insurance Companies in the Question. Lever & Stolzenberg accident attorney Terrence Cortelli makes this important report available at their website for free.
• Avoiding Mistakes after a Car Accident -- Be Brutally Honest to Your Health Care Provider   
  If you are hurt in a car accident your health care providers will be a part of your team that is trying to achieve two goals simultaneously: (1) a quick recovery and (2) establishment of your recoverable damages. Some claimants make the mistake of arranging their medical care to maximize the potential settlement value of a case. This is a mistake. Think health care first, accident claim later.

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Construction Accidents:

• New York Construction Workers and Safety: A Construction Accident Lawyer Offers Important Safety Tips   
  Dangerous Conditions for Construction Workers Are More Serious During the Winter as Wet Conditions and Freezing Temperatures Make Safety Precautions Necessary in the Cold.
• White Plains Construction Accident Attorney Offers A Construction Accident Glossary   
  Contact us today for a free New York construction accident case evaluation by White Plains Construction Accident Attorney, Lever & Stolzenberg.
• White Plains Truck Accident Attorney Offers A Truck Accident Glossary   
  Our White Plains Truck Accident Attorney is fully knowledgeable on the laws and procedures surrounding truck accident claims.
• Construction Accidents That Cause Electric Shocks   
  The nature of construction work requiring electrical current means workers face a variety of potential construction accident electric shock injuries.
• Construction Accidents That Cause Burn Injuries   
  Common causes of burn injuries on construction sites are from gas lines, chemicals, open fire, and electricity.
• Construction Accidents that Cause Loss of Hearing   
  New York construction accidents regularly cause loss of hearing due to excessive noise levels and job site explosions.
• Construction Accidents that Cause Brain Injuries   
  Construction accidents that cause brain injuries are probably the most life-altering of all construction injuries.
• Construction Site Accidents That Injure: Head Injuries   
  Head injuries are a common construction site accident that injures, and can be caused from falling, being hit by falling objects, or equipment malfunction.
• Construction Site Accidents that Injure and Cause Fractures   
  A construction site accident that injures and causes fractures can vary in severity, and the healing process depends on how bad the break is.
• Phone and Computer use by Truck Drivers Common Causes of Tractor Trailer Accidents   
  New York car accident lawyers help people who have been injured in an accident due to a negligent or distracted driver.
• Construction Accidents and Injuries: Shoulder Injuries   
  New York construction accidents are not uncommon, and many accidents result in worker injuries. One of the more common are shoulder injuries.
• Construction Accidents and Injuries: Crush Injuries   
  Many New York construction accidents involving crush injuries result in the worker having a permanent disability and being unable to return to work.
• Construction Accidents and Injuries: Nerve Damage   
  Some construction accidents may involve nerve damage, with severed nerves or compression injuries that range in severity.
• Construction Accident Injuries: Back Injuries   
  Among all work industries, the construction site is one of the top workplaces where back injuries occur:
• Construction Accident Injuries: Spinal Cord Injuries   
  Spinal cord injuries often result in a construction worker never returning to work.
• Construction Injuries: Herniated Disc   
  Herniated discs press on nerves in the spinal cord, which can cause inflammation, which in turn can cause pain, weakness, tingling or numbness.
• Construction Injuries: Neck Injuries   
  Most construction injuries involving the neck will also involve injuries to other body parts as well, like back injuries, shoulder injuries or leg or arms.
• Construction Injuries: Amputation   
  New York construction accidents involving the loss of a limb are generally the result of one of the following, preventable situations:
• Prevent Construction Accidents With a “SmartHat”   
  SmartHats are designed to prevent construction accidents with construction equipment.
• Chemical Plants Among the Most Dangerous Types of Construction Sites to Work   
  All construction workers face dangerous work conditions on a regular basis, but construction jobs in chemical plants are among the most dangerous workplaces.
• Construction Site Injuries and Accidents – Electrocutions   
  New York construction sites often require construction workers to deal with electricity. Both NY construction workers and people near by can be injured.
• Construction Site Injuries – Head Injuries   
  Construction site accidents may involve burn injuries, broken bones, blinding injuries, severe wounds and head injuries.
• Construction Site Injury: Broken Bones   
  Broken and fractured bones are extremely common injuries for construction workers.
• Construction Site Injury: Burns   
  If you were injured at a construction site from burns you may be facing long term consequences. Burns can take a long time to heal.
• Falling Objects: A Construction Worker’s Worst Nightmare   
  Falling objects on construction sites spell danger for workers below.
• Construction Site Falls - Holes in Flooring   
  Sometimes, construction sites will have holes in the floor as it is being built or repaired, which presents the possibility that employees could fall through.
• Construction Accident Falls: Elevator Shaft Accidents   
  Working on all types of construction sites puts employees at risk for injuries, but when working in the area of an open elevator shaft, the risk increases.
• Construction Accidents: Scaffolding falls   
  About 2.3 million construction workers use scaffolding regularly, which puts 65% of the construction industry at risk for scaffolding falls accidents.
• Prevent Construction Accidents During Hurricanes   
  Taking proper precautions both before and after a hurricane will minimize injuries and damages on the construction site.
• Construction Equipment Defects Cause of Many On-the-Job Accidents   
  Faulty equipment is a leading cause of construction site accidents.
• Crane Accidents Still Claiming Lives of Construction Workers   
  Crane accidents are still claiming the lives of construction workers.
• Construction Accident Falls: Roof Falls   
  Roof falls are most common, with construction workers losing their balance or otherwise falling from the roof without proper safety equipment in place.
• Construction Accident Falls   
  There are more than 1,000 deaths each year from construction accidents, and about a third of them are a result of construction accident falls.
• 3 Types of Electrical Accidents on Construction Sites   
  Electrical accidents on construction sites often prove to be fatal to workers.
• How to Prevent Construction Scaffolding Accidents   
  More than 4,500 scaffolding accidents result in injuries each year, and more than 60 deaths.
• Forklifts – Major Cause of Construction Injuries and Deaths   
  The construction industry as a whole has a higher fatal injury rate than any other industry, with forklift injuries and deaths being a common cause.
• Ladders and Stairs – Leading Cause of Construction Injuries and Deaths   
  Ladders and stairs are a leading element in the slip and fall injuries reported in construction work.
• Steps to Reduce Construction Crane Accidents   
  Construction crane accidents cause workplace injuries and even death to crane operators, workers on the job site, and even people near by.
• Scaffolding and Ladder Accidents – Ways to Prevent Them   
  Preventing scaffolding and ladder accidents is essential for construction worker safety.
• Construction Dangers: Electricity Can Kill   
  Electrocution injuries from power lines are common in construction site accidents.
• Amputation: Dangers of Construction Work   
  Working construction jobs may increase your risk for amputation injuries.
• Preventing Scaffolding/Ladder Injuries   
  Falls from scaffolding and ladders poses a great threat to construction workers.
• Falls From Heights: Top Concern in Construction-Related Dangers   
  Falling from great heights in the construction trade can cause serious injuries or death.
• Construction Cranes: Causes and Types of Crane Injuries   
  Construction workers as well as bystanders often experience crane injuries when objects fall from the crane or when cranes tip over.
• Construction Deaths Commonly Caused by Preventable Crane Accidents   
  Despite hundreds of construction deaths caused by crane accidents each year, many are actually preventable.
• How To Prevent Construction Crane Accidents   
  Employers and employees need to work together to prevent construction accidents and crane-related injuries on the job.
• Top 5 Reasons When Crane Operators Suffer Injuries   
  Crane accidents on constructions sites can cause serious injuries and could prove to be fatal.
• Preventing Construction Accidents: Everybody Plays a Role   
  Everyone has a responsibility to ensuring safety on a construction site.
• Top 5 Most Hazardous Construction-Related Scenarios   
  Construction jobs are ranked in the Top five list of America's most dangerous jobs.
• There Were 497 Highway Construction Work Zone Accidents Last Year In New York   
  During National Work Zone Awareness Week, New York officials and safety advocates educated the public on the dangers of vehicle accidents in road work zones.

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Slip and Fall:

• Top 5 Reasons Workers Slip and Fall On the Job   
  Slip, trips and fall injuries at work are the most common reason employees get hurt on the job.
• Five Most Common Types of Personal injury Cases: Are You Next?   
  Here are the top five reasons why people suffer personal injuries.
• Who Is Responsible For My New York City Sidewalk Slip And Fall Accident?   
  When you slip, fall, and injury yourself on a New York City sidewalk, who is responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages?
• New York Subway Track Dangers & Subway Safety Tips   
  Subway stations offer New Yorkers a fast, easy, and affordable way around the city - but subway stations and subway platforms come with a number of dangers, such as fall accidents and electrocution accidents. Learn some vital subway safety tips and learn about subway accident prevention.
• New York Escalator Accidents – How Many Are Enough Before Change Happens?   
  Did you know that escalators are not regulated or regularly inspected in New York City? And that escalator accidents, such as slip and fall accidents and amputation accidents, are common among children in New York? Learn why these escalator accidents occur and what you can do to prevent escalator injuries.
• Three Serious Tree Limb Accidents This Year In Central Park: Is New York City Doing Enough To Keep Park Goers Safe?   
  In the past year, two people have been killed and two others have suffered serious head injuries due to falling tree branches in Manhattan's Central Park. Who is to blame for these tree limb accidents, and should the city or the Central Park Conservatory have prevented these accidents from ever taking place?
• Pool Safety: Drowning Might Not Look Like Drowning   
  With summer finally here, many New York families will take to the pool, lake, river, or ocean for summer fun and cooling off. But many of these families do not know how to properly look for the signs of drowning in their children and friends. Learn the signs of distress in the water - and make this summer a safer one.
• New York Balconies Can Be A Danger – NYC Building Department Sweeps City   
  Is your New York City balcony safe? And if you were injured in a balcony fall in your apartment building, who would be to blame? In this article, learn about how New York City is trying to prevent more balcony accidents and deaths - and who is responsible for dangerous NYC balconies.
• Your Landlord Is Responsible For Keeping Your NYC Building Safe   
  Your NYC landlord could be responsible for your serious injury if you were injured do to negligence on his or her part. For example, if your landlord knew about a dangerous building repair that threatened the safety of his tenants but did not fix it, you could have a New York premises liability case.
• Elevator Fall Injuries And Deaths | Slip and Fall Attorney | Elevator Safety Tips   
  After a renowned drummer fell to his death in Brooklyn after jumping from a stalled elevator, New York officials are promoting elevator safety in local schools. Learn what to do if you elevator stalls and how to avoid a fatal elevator fall in New York City.
• Traumatic Brain Injuries & New York Slip And Fall Accidents | NY Premises Liability Lawyers   
  Slips and falls are often more dangerous than you might think. While some might suffer a simple twisted ankle or broken bone, many others - especially the very old or very young - are likely to suffer serious injury including a traumatic brain injury. Learn more about how common head injuries are among those who fall and what the consequences of a traumatic brain injury are.
• If I’m Injured In My NYC Apartment, Can I Sue My Landlord?   
  Your landlord has a responsibility to keep his or her property safe and free of foreseeable dangers. Therefore, if you are injured in your apartment building due to the negligence of your landlord, you may be able to collect damages for your personal injury. Learn more about premises liability and read about some examples of slip and fall accidents in which the NYC landlord was at fault.
• Absolute Liability for Injury by Vicious Dog   
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• Slip And Fall Injuries: More Common Than You Think In New York City   
  Most slips and falls are minor - but each year over a million trips and falls result in a visit to the emergency room. In some of these cases, a property owner was responsible for a slip and fall, and your accident could have been prevented. Learn more about premises liability in New York and New York City.

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Truck Accidents:

• Top 6 Causes of Truck Accidents from A Truck Accident Attorney   
  The top six causes of truck accidents may be largely the result of driver error. Here are the top six causes:
• Road Safety Precautions Help Prevent Truck Accidents   
  The size of the truck, the load, and the long hours on the road can all contribute to accidents by truckers.
• Truck Accident Attorney Provides Tips for Backing Up Your Truck   
  Lever & Stolzenberg, a NY truck accident attorney, provides the following tips for backing up your truck:
• Safety Tips for Truck Drivers   
  Make an effort to drive safely, by following posted speed limits, not driving distracted or under the influence, and prevent dangerous truck accidents.
• Tips for Backing Up Tractor Trailers   
  If you are involved in a backing up accident with your tractor trailer, you may need White Plains accident lawyers to help you avoid an expensive lawsuit.
• Right Turn Accidents Common For Tractor Trailers in NY   
  If you are driving next to a tractor trailer - they have to take right turns wide. Stay out of their way – or you may need accident lawyers in White Plains.
• 4 Tips for Driving Around Tractor Trailers   
  Sharing the roads with tractor trailers that can weigh 100,000 pounds or more means you should put some thought into how to drive around these trucks.
• What To Do When a Tractor Trailer Accident Happens   
  Sometimes even with your best efforts to avoid a tractor trailer accident, you end up involved with one. Above all else, you must remain calm.
• Top 8 Truck Driver Instigated Causes of Accidents   
  Top 8 reasons why truck drivers are prone to causing vehicle accidents.
• Being Rear-Ended By A Commercial Truck Can Be Serious Trouble   
  Being rear-ended by a commerical truck can lead to serious injuries and even death. Learn more about how these truck accidents happen from a New York attorney.
• Could The Trucker Who Hit You Have Been High On Drugs?   
  Did you know that although the majority of truck drivers are responsible professionals, a shocking percentage get behind the wheels of their huge big rigs while high on drugs or after drinking? If there is a possibility that you were injured in a truck accident in which the trucker who hit you was driving under the influence, you need to read this article.
• How To Pass A Truck Safely On New York Highways & Interstates   
  Knowing how to pass a tractor-trailer safely while traveling on the highway or interstate is key in reducing New York truck accidents and New York truck accident injuries. Learn the common mistakes people make while trying to pass a big rig - and the four steps you can take to safely pass a truck.
• New York Truck Accidents And Mechanical Errors | NYC Big Rig Accident Attorney   
  Did you know that the second most common cause of truck accidents in New York is mechanical malfunctions and mechanical failures? Read more about how truck brake failures and tire blowouts can cause serious truck accidents and truck accident injuries. Also learn about what causes truck accident mechanical failures.
• Commercial Truck Accidents And Speeding | NYC Truck Accident Lawyer   
  Commercial trucks are dangerous on our roads for a number of reasons - and they can be even more dangerous when speeding is involved. Learn more about why speeding is the cause of so many serious truck accidents and truck accident injuries.
• NYC Truck Accidents And Text Messaging   
  Truck drivers have long been known for causing accidents due to distracted driving, but the advent of text messaging has made them even more likely to cause a truck accident due to inattention to the road. A new study released by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that texting made truck accidents 23 times more likely.

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On the Job Accidents:

• Returning To Work After An On-The-Job Accident   
  It can be difficult to return to work after an on-the-job accident. Here, we discuss some tips on how to get back into your routine while minding your injury.
• New York City: Are Subway Signals Being Inspected?   
  The MTA recently admitted that New York City's subway signals have not been checked once a month as outlined by federal safety standards. These phony inspection reports could lead to more subway accident, more worker injuries, and even deaths, according to transportation safety advocates.
• Four Common Questions Asked By New York Injured Workers   
  It is absolutely normal for workers to have lots of questions about New York workers' compensation law following an on-the-job accident or occupational disease. In this injured workers article, we answer the four most common questions we get regarding NYC workers' compensation.
• What To Do Immediately After An Injury At Work   
  Do you know what to do in the hours, days, and weeks, after an on-the-job accident and injury? In this worker injury article, we go over the four things that are vital for you to do after your injury - from visiting your doctor to reporting your injury to acknowledging to yourself that you are hurt.
• New York Injured Workers: What Is Workers’ Compensation? | New York Injured Workers Attorney   
  Have you been injured while on the job, but don't have enough information on what workers' compensation is or whether or not you qualify for New York workers' comp benefits? This article tells you the simple, introductory facts about NY workers' comp and what the requirements are for securing benefits in the wake of a work accident or illness.

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Wrongful Death:

• What Is Wrongful Death?   
  Who can sue for wrongful death, and in what kind of circumstances can you receive compensation for the loss of a loved one? In this legal article, New York wrongful death attorneys answer the most basic questions you may have about wrongful death.

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Nursing Home Negligence:

• Important questions to ask before selecting a nursing home for your loved one.   
  Questions that ensure the nursing home you select is right for your loved one.
• Causes of Sudden Behavioral Changes In Nursing Home Residents   
  If your elder love one suffers a sudden behavioral change while in a nursing home, it could be a sign of neglect, abuse, or a medical issue that needs attention
• New York Nursing Home Financial Abuse & Elder Exploitation   
  Elder financial abuse in nursing homes can be devastating - and it is woefully under reported. Learn more about senior financial abuse in this legal article.
• Signs Of New York Nursing Home Neglect   
  Are you familiar with the signs and red flags of nursing home neglect? Learn common signs from a New York City nursing home neglect attorney.

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Medical Malpractice:

• New Hips With Old Problems   
  Metal on metal hip implants found to injure patients who have hip replacements.
• 5 Examples of Medical Malpractice   
  In order for medical negligence to be considered medical malpractice and persuable through the court system – it must involve three elements:
• New York Lawmakers Create New Fund For Birth Injury Victims   
  While a medical malpractice damages cap failed, lawmakers are considering a new birth injury fund for those in New York with Medicaid coverage.
• Medical Malpractice And Psychiatry: Doctor Mistakes Don't Just Happen In The Operating Room   
  Did you know that your theripist, Psychiatrist, or psychologist could be liable for the mistakes they make that harm your wellbeing? In this legal article, learn about psychiatrist mistakes, therapist lawsuits, and other medical malpractice cases that take place outside of the operating room.
• New York Times: Medical Tube Mix-ups Are Killing Patients   
  A number of hospital patients across the country are being killed or seriously injured by tube mix-ups. Though it should be easy to fix this serious medical problem, the FDA and medical supply companies are struggling to find the right solution to the big problem.
• Signs Of New York Nursing Home Abuse   
  Since the elderly are sometimes unable to tell their loved ones that they are being neglected or abused due to dementia, it is essential that the relatives of those in New York nursing homes look closely for signs of nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect. Below, read a serious of important questions to ask yourself when you visit a family member in a nursing home.
• Are Bedsores And Pressure Sores A Sign Of NY Nursing Home Neglect?   
  Some people are told that bedsores and pressure sores are an unfortunate side-effect of getting older and losing mobility. However, bedsores are a preventable medical condition that can be a red flag for nursing home neglect and nursing home abuse. Learn more about what pressure sores are, why they appear, how they are prevented, and how they are treated.
• Who Is Responsible For Nursing Home Elopement & Wandering Deaths?   
  Each year in New York, dozens of nursing home residents go missing when they wander from their beds or from their buildings. Unfortunately, nursing home elopement often leads to serious injury, emotional distress, and even death. Learn more about how nursing home elopement happens and how it can be prevented.
• How New York Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Can Save Lives   
  Some healthcare insurance companies claim that New York medical malpractice lawsuits up the cost of health care - but there is no denying that medical malpractice lawsuits prevent future deaths due to medical errors and make doctors and hospitals responsible for their actions.
• Botched Cosmetic Surgeries In NYC – Could You Have A Medical Malpractice Case?   
  Plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular, especially in New York City and the surrounding areas - but unfortunately these elective cosmetic surgeries sometimes end in medical negligence, surgical mistakes, and medical malpractice.
• New York Times Investigation: Radiation Medical Errors & Malpractice   
  A new report has exposed how common radiation errors and radiation mistakes causes harm to cancer patients in New York. Read more about how radiation errors occur and what hospitals are doing to prevent radiation medical mistakes.
• Physician Burnout And Medical Errors | NYC Medical Malpractice Lawyer   
  A shocking new study has found that stress, depression, and burnout could be larger factors in medical malpractice cases than overwork and fatigue. Many surgeons from around the country have answered a survey admitting that their medical errors and surgical mistakes have taken place more often during times of mental distress and depression.
• New York Medical Malpractice: Misdiagnosis and Wrong Diagnosis | NYC Medical Malpractice Lawyer   
  When you have a serious illness or condition, it is imperative that you get the correct diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. If you receive an incorrect diagnosis, misdiagnosis, or wrong diagnosis, it can stall your treatment and endanger in life. In addition, being treated for a disease you don't have can be equally as dangerous and traumatic.
• Cerebral Palsy And Medical Malpractice | New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers   
  There are a number of causes of cerebral palsy, but a significant number of cerebral palsy cases are caused by birth injuries in the delivery room and could have been prevented if not for mistakes made by the doctors, nurses, and hospitals were the baby was born. Learn more about the causes of birth injury cerebral palsy and which causes of cerebral palsy could be associated with medical malpractice.
• Stroke Misdiagnosis | Stroke Wrong Diagnosis | New York Medical Malpractice   
  A stroke need immediate medical attention and treatment - and not getting treatment for stroke can lead to permanent disabilities, a more difficult recovery, and even death. However, each year thousands of people receive a wrong diagnosis for their stroke, especially young people (who rarely have strokes) and the elderly (whose strokes are misdiagnosed as signs of aging).
• FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DATA DEMONSTRATES THAT NEW YORK’S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE HIKES ARE CONTRARY TO PAYMENT TRENDS [PDF]   
  New York Public Interest Research Group’s (NYPIRG) excellent new report, Contraindication, which found, among other things, that only 7% of New York’s 62,270 doctors account for nearly 50% of all medical malpractice payouts in New York State.
• How Can My New York Surgery Go Wrong?   
  Surgical errors kill and injure thousands of people in New York each year, but are you familiar with the most common types of surgical errors and medical malpractice errors? Read a few examples of New York City surgical errors and learn more about what could go wrong in the operating room.
• Studies Question Impact of Vertebroplasty   
  Have you been injured by a Vertebroplasty procedure?
• Have You Had Surgery Using Spinal Cement?   
  Have You Had Surgery Using Spinal Cement? Did you suffer heart and lung damage, fatal drops in blood pressure, and other problems and are considering your legal options?

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Products Liability:

• New Safety Regulations for Baby Cribs   
  On June 28th, new safety regulations were issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Changes to the crib safety standards were the first major revisions
• Workers handling dangerous chemicals at risk of health problems.   
  Health issues plague workers exposed to dangerous chemicals.
• Product Liability: Dangers of Washers and Dryers   
  Household appliances, such as washers and dryers, present dangers in our homes, from fire or electrical hazards to carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Defective Drain Covers May Cause Entrapment   
  Pool officials urged to close facilities which may have defective drain covers to prevent underwater entrapment.
• More Hospitals Are Banning Video Cameras During Birth To Prevent Birth Injury Lawsuits   
  A new trend in hospitals across New York is banning videos and cameras during the labor process. This trend began to develop after several parents used videos from the birth experience during birth injury and medical malpractice trials.
• Are All Drop Side Cribs Dangerous? Parents Consider Their Options.   
  After the federal government made the decision to ban all drop-side cribs, many parents are struggling with the decision of whether to replace their old cribs or to keep using what may be a dangerous product. While some believe that only the recalled cribs are dangerous, others suggest that everyone replace their drop side cribs with safer options.
• Defective Seatbelts: Broken Buckles Lead To Injury And Death   
  Seat belts are designed to save lives, but seat belt defects can lead to serious injuries and even death. In this article read more about defective seat belt lawsuit, common safety belt defects, and how to find a New York products liability attorney.
• New York Drivers Beware: Defective And Dangerous Auto Parts   
  The recent New York Toyota recall has shone the spotlight on defective car parts and vehicle recalls in past decades. Learn about some of the biggest and more notorious car recalls in New York.
• Products Liability: Lead Paint And Toxic Toys | New York Dangerous Toy Attorney   
  Although many think that lead paint is a problem limited to old houses and antiques, dangerously high levels of lead can still be found in some defective children's toys. Learn more about the federal regulations regarding lead in toys and about lead poisoning in general.
• New York Product Liabilities: Salmonella And Food Poisoning | New York City Products Liability Attorney   
  Food recalls are getting more and more common each day - badly run food processing plants and other poor conditions can lead to E. coli and salmonella contaminating our food. Spinach recalls, beef recalls, and peanut recalls have affected all of our lives in the last few years and led to dozens of deaths from food poisoning.
• The Infamous McDonald's Spilled Coffee Case   
  McDonalds Cofee Spilled Punitive Damages Frivolous vs. Product safety the need for personal injury attorneys to make world safe
• Product Liability: Dangerous Household Appliances | New York Defective Product Lawyer   
  Although everything sold in the United States must face safety regulations, all too often, dangerous and defective products slip through the cracks. Household appliances - from your washer and dryer to your toaster to your furnace to your refrigerator - can potentially destroy your home and injure your family. Learn more about defective appliances, fire hazards, and carbon monoxide hazards.
• Products Liability: Flammable Garment Injuries and Deaths | New York Defective Product Lawyer   
  A recent robe recall took place nationally after nine different people suffered serious and deadly burns while wearing a flammable and dangerous chenille robe - and each year hundreds of people suffer burn injuries that could have been prevented if not for their dangerous, flammable garments.

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Consumer Fraud:

• Four Ways Match.com Deceives Its Subscribers   
  You may have heard that the dating website Match.com is facing a class action lawsuit filed by multiple former customers, but you might not know what Match.com has specifically been accused of. In this article, learn about four different ways that Match.com deceives its customers and lures in new subscribers.
• Match.com Class Action Lawsuit: Match.com Company Information   
  Learn more about the company behind the Match.com online dating class action lawsuit. Founded in 1994 and largely accepted as the most successful dating website in the world, many questions several of the personals wesite's business practices and claims to fame. For example, many do not believe the company's claim of millions of active members and a gender-balanced membership.
• Match.com Lawsuit Information: What Is A Class Action Lawsuit?   
  To better understand the legal aspects of the Match.com class action lawsuit filed by our New York law firm, we take a closer look at what, exactly, a class action lawsuit is and how they can help consumers stand up to bug companies with unfair practices.
• Match.com Class Action Lawsuit: What Is A Deceptive Practice?   
  The recent class action lawsuit involving personals website Match.com revolves around the accusation that the online dating site uses deceptive practices in order to sign up new members and collect membership fees. But what are deceptive business practices and what makes a business practice illegal?
• Lawsuit Contains Specific Evidence That Match.com Deceives Subscribers   
  The law firms of Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) and Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP (www.leverstolzlaw.com) jointly filed a class action lawsuit against Match.com, L.L.C., a subsidiary of IAC/Interactive Corp, (“Match.com”), for its deceptive practices aimed at inducing individuals to join and/or renew their subscriptions to its dating website through various unscrupulous means.

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General:

• Death of disabled boy in state care signals a need for change.   
  Unqualified workers a danger to the residents in their care.
• Companies Investing In Malpractice Lawsuits: Good Or Bad?   
  A new trend in New York is for large banks, hedge funds, and investors to loan money to those seeking damages in personal injury lawsuits. While some say these companies are profiting off of accidents and increasing litigation, others say that they are giving injury victims a better chance of getting justice and compensation.
• Traumatic Brain Injury   
  Traumatic Brain Injury from a work or car accident -- what can be done -- how can Lever & Stolzenberg help?
• Solutions for the Injured Worker   
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• Spinal Cord Injuries   
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• Lead Paint Lawsuit   
  Lead Paint Children -- Injuries -- Neurological -- Permanent -- Lifetime of Disabilities -- Lawsuit -- Compensation Recovery
• The Dog Bite Lawsuit   
  Dog Bite Lawsuit in New York -- the violent propensity or twice bitten rule
• Task Force Finds Crisis in New York Juvenile Prison System   
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• Report Cites Abuse at Juvenile Prison Center [PDF]   
  Children at four juvenile detention centers in New York were so severely abused by workers that it constituted a violation of their constitutional rights, according to a report by the United States Department of Justice made public on Monday.
• 5 Reasons Not To Hire an Attorney When Your Were Hurt At Work   
  You DONT need to hire me! I have discovered at least five reasons why injured workers believe that they do NOT need to hire an attorney to represent them when they were hurt at work. If you beleive these reasons to be true then you do NOT need an attorney. But if you realize that these reasons are really not accurate, you should consult with an attorney before proceeding on your own.
• New Report Describes Insurance Company Tricks [PDF]   
  American Association for Justice Releases New Report Condemning Some Insurance Company Practices
• 2003 Report Exposing the Truth When Insurance Companies Pull Out of Markets [PDF]   
  Medical Malpractice Insurance Companies Myths Exposed When They Pull out of Markets; Tort Reform

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