According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 1.5 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries each year in the United States alone. Many of these brain injuries are caused by some severe physical traumas, such as a hard fall or a car accident. However, many people don’t realize chemical exposure could also pose a similar risk.…
In an accident, most people wonder if anyone is to blame. These incidences take place every day, and many individuals are harmed in the process. In a personal injury case, it’s relevant to ask if anyone is at fault, because this has a lot to do with helping an accident victim pay their medical bills. Contributory negligence and comparative negligence…
Many people seek to avoid the horrors of car traffic by riding their bikes to work and to do errands. However, biking in a busy city can be extremely dangerous. One of the most surprising dangers has a name, “dooring.” Dooring refers to what happens when a person parked on the side of the road suddenly opens his or her…
Social media is a common pastime for many people across the country. They use it to stay in touch with other people, share their positive moments with friends and family, and keep occupied during a short metro ride to or from work. While it has many positive aspects, it can also be a hindrance in many legal cases, including personal…
The road can be a dangerous place, but you can take steps to help prevent accidents. Practicing good habits and following the laws of the road can help you avoid car accidents and protect yourself and your loved ones. Here are 4 things you can do to make the roads safer. 1. Slow Down While you may be driving at…
Swimming is a popular way to beat the heat when summer cranks up the temperature. If you plan on enjoying a pool at some point this summer, you should make sure you’re aware of just how much risk these fixtures can actually carry. Swimming pools cause an unfortunately high number of injuries and fatalities each year—through the year 2014 over…
Whether you’re heading out for a weekend away or taking a long vacation to explore the country, summer time is a popular season for people to climb in the car and head out on a road trip. While you might have a lot of fun waiting for you at your destination, it’s important that you take some extra precautions before…
Catastrophic injury cases, unlike other personal injury cases, involve severe injuries that usually leave the plaintiff in a debilitating state. Because of these key differences, catastrophic injury cases are typically handled differently. The damages in these types of cases are higher and arguing to prove negligence faces its own set of obstacles. In this blog, our Oneonta personal injury attorneys…
How To Prepare for Your First Personal Injury Consultation If you’ve suffered at the hands of another’s negligence, your first step in taking legal action is to attend a consultation with a personal injury attorney. This is perhaps the most important step in your case, so it’s imperative that you prepare as best you can beforehand to make the most…
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you may have the right to pursue compensation and take legal action from the truck driver. Because the accidents involving large commercial trucks are so severe, it’s likely that the damage is more than the truck driver can afford. Whether your compensation comes from the driver’s savings or personal insurance, there’s a…