Obtaining a driver's license is a right of passage in the U.S. According to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, a person can apply for a driver's license when he or she reaches the age of 16. While receiving a license requires passing some tests and meeting...
Year: 2022
How can people driving while drowsy put you in danger?
As you travel along, you may not take much notice of whether people around you are sleepy or not while driving. However, someone driving while drowsy can put any surrounding vehicles in danger. Learning about why this issue is important can help you if you are in an...
What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
If you recently sustained an injury in an accident as a result of someone else's neglect, you may be able to obtain compensation for your suffering. This applies whether you were one of the many involved in a car accident or slipped and fell on someone's property. You...
What do you need to apply for disability benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a comprehensive application process to determine eligibility. Part of this process entails information and document gathering, which the SSA uses to decide whether a person has the qualifications to receive benefits. It is...
Can you fully recover from a TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries can change your life as you know it. Depending on the severity of your situation, you might need to relearn how to perform tasks as simple as eating or walking. Eager to get back to your life, you may wonder about the likelihood of making a...
Falls still prevalent at construction sites
When people work on a construction site, they face many hazards on a daily basis. One of these is falling. According to EHS Today, falls play a role in 35% of workplace fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration most frequently issues violations to...
Drunk drivers pose a serious threat to NY motorists
When one chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking, they put everyone’s life at risk, including their own. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, there are more than 300,000 drinking and driving incidents across the U.S. every year. While drunk drivers...
Tips for avoiding U-turn accidents
Anyone who has ever driven in New York understands that the traffic can be difficult to navigate. Additionally, parking can be hard to find. These factors make U-turns a common, but risky, maneuver that New York drivers must execute. These tips can help you stay safe....
Red-light-running, road deaths increasing in New York
Traffic fatalities are on the rise across New York City and the rest of the nation, and so, too, is the number of drivers who are blowing through red lights at signaled intersections. Research suggests a clear link between the rising number of road deaths in New York...
3 leading causes of slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries. You may think if you fell, it was because you were clumsy. If you fall after tripping or slipping, one of these three conditions likely caused your accident. 1. Wet or slippery surfaces A wet or slippery surface...