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Common Construction Site Accidents and the Injuries that Follow

Construction sites can be a dangerous place for even the most careful and well-trained employees. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that out of the 4,764 fatal work injuries in 2020, workers in transportation and material moving occupations and construction and extraction occupations accounted for nearly half of all fatal occupational injuries (47.4 percent), representing 1,282…

Peter J. Gregory

Fatal Car Accidents in the U.S. – An Avoidable Epidemic

In the United States, car accidents are a somewhat common and normalized occurrence, as most Americans in their lifetimes will either be in an accident themselves or at the very least know someone who…

What are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries?

On average, every year in the United States 4.4 million people are seriously injured in a car accident and 1.35 million people globally lose their lives. Injuries resulting from car accident range in…

What You Need to Know about Marijuana and Car Accidents in New York

New York State recently legalized adult-use of cannabis, and provided for the eventual licensure of producers, distributors and retailers of marijuana. Adults aged 21 and over are allowed to…

Can My Spouse Seek Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim?

“Loss of consortium” is one of two primary causes of action which arise when a spouse is injured in a personal injury action, but will not apply in certain situations, such as when a…

New Safety Study: SUVs, Truck More Likely to Hit, Kill Pedestrians

Drivers of larger motor vehicles such as pickup trucks, minivans and SUVs are more likely to hit pedestrians than drivers of cars, according to a new study. New research released by the Insurance…

New Law to Require Anti-Drunk Driving Technology for Cars

As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently passed by Congress, carmakers will have to include technology to detect and stop drunk drivers by as early as 2026. The new legislation…

Car Accident Fatalities Rise in 2021

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported that the number of fatal traffic accidents in the first half of 2021 rose 18.4% compared to 2020. An estimated 20,160 people died…

This Week is Speed Awareness Week in New York State

From July 31 to August 8, New York State Police and local law enforcement officials will be increasing the number of police patrolling the roadways during the state’s annual “Speed Awareness…

Tips to Prevent Swimming Pool Accidents this Summer

Summer in the Rochester, NY area is a great season to enjoy the pool, but it also means an increased risk of accidents in the pool. According to the CDC, every day, about ten people die from…

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