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In recent years, cycling has become more popular. Not only does cycling offer health and fitness benefits, but many people are turning towards cycling to reduce their carbon footprint. Additionally, ...

As the weather warms up each spring and into the summer, people begin to pull their bicycles out of storage and take to the streets on two wheels. This, unfortunately, means that bicycle fatalities ...

During the months of summer, bicycle-related fatalities increase, which is why you should learn about important injury-prevention strategies before you attempt to go for your next bike ride. Bicycling ...

The winter brings unique challenges to drivers, especially those who live in areas that see snow and temperatures regularly at or below freezing. For example, the cold weather can freeze your car’s ...

Car accidents are stressful enough, but if you learn that the other driver was uninsured or underinsured, dealing with a crash can become a nightmare. Car insurance is mandatory for all registered ...

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are growing in popularity, but when passengers are injured in an accident, liability can be confusing. These services aren’t subject to the same regulations and ...

A brain injury is painful and, additionally, it can also cause cognitive issues that make it difficult for a survivor to think, process information, or remember important events. If you were in an ...

Truck accidents frequently result in severe and catastrophic injuries that often require long-term or even lifelong medical care and treatment. Given the nature of these injuries, it is particularly ...

Spinal cord injuries are considered catastrophic due to the lasting impact they can have on a person’s life. While some causes of spinal cord injuries are unavoidable, the vast majority are actually ...

It’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month! While usually observed in April, the National Safety Council (NSC) moved Distracted Driving Awareness Month to October this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) FELA predates workers' compensation laws and was an act designed to protect injured railway workers specifically. Similar to today's workers' compensation ...

Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating activity, but it is also inherently dangerous. Due to the lack of a chassis and other components to protect the driver, motorcyclists who get into a crash are ...

Important Steps to Follow After a Dog Bite According to a study conducted by the Center for Disease Control, 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, and 800,000 of those bites ...

You already know Scarzafava, Basdekis & Dadey, PLLC as the law firm you trust for all your personal injury claims in Oneonta, New York. We are excited to announce that Attorney Brenton Dadey is now an ...

At Scarzafava, Basdekis & Dadey, PLLC , our team believes that our community is of the greatest importance, which is why we work tirelessly to help the people in our community receive the compensation ...

Driving at night always comes with the extra risk of getting into a car crash due to the decreased visibility of night and the increased likelihood of drunk and fatigued drivers on the road. Halloween ...

In a state as walkable as New York with a rising number of traffic accidents, it is important to know what to do if a pedestrian gets hit by a car. Whether you were the driver or the person on foot, ...

In a state like New York, being a pedestrian comes with a great amount of risk. Last year, traffic deaths—including those involving people commuting on foot— increased in New York City. Even those ...

Important Steps to Follow After a Dog Bite According to a study conducted by the Center for Disease Control, 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, and 800,000 of those bites ...

When you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, it can be difficult to know what you should do next. After all, you may never have brought a lawsuit before, and the process can seem ...

The loss of a beloved family member is difficult to cope with. If this untimely loss was caused by negligence, you can hold the responsible party liable by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Doing so ...

Maintaining a safe work environment is the responsibility of both employers and their employees. Injury Facts reports that a worker suffers a work-related injury every seven seconds. This amounts to ...

Slip and fall accidents might not seem like a big deal, but they can actually inflict some serious injuries that can substantially change a person’s life. While any number of injuries can occur as a ...

Slip and fall injuries are among the most common and, regardless if the fall was caused by another person or a business, injured parties can file a lawsuit to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and ...

Ensuring Personal Safety at Work Falls are one of the top concerns when it comes to personal safety in the workplace. Anyone is prone to falling, and you don’t need to be engaging in dangerous or ...

Slip and fall accidents might not seem like a big deal, but they can actually inflict some serious injuries that can substantially change a person’s life. While any number of injuries can occur as a ...

Slip and fall injuries are among the most common and, regardless if the fall was caused by another person or a business, injured parties can file a lawsuit to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and ...

As gifts fly off the shelves this holiday season, they need to be restocked quickly to keep up with the increased demand. It should come as no surprise then to learn that during the last weeks of the ...

Every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 500,000 truck accidents occur, resulting in approximately 5,000 deaths. Even when an accident does not result ...

Big trucks can cause substantial harm in a crash, which can lead to painful injuries, deadly losses, and expensive damage. Although some semi-truck accident survivors are lucky enough to walk away ...

If you have lost a loved one due to the reckless or careless actions of another person or party, you may be looking to file a wrongful death claim against them. However, not just anyone can file a ...

When an individual dies in a tragic accident caused by another person or entity, their loved ones may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party. While nothing can ease the ...