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Despite Slight Uptick in Injuries and Accidents, NYC Mass Transit is Among the BestNew York City's subway system, operated by NYC Transit, is the fourth largest in the world, with 232 miles of track. It has the most stations of any system in the world, 421. It is the...

Injuries To Women In ConstructionThe construction industry continues to be a male-dominated field. However, women have slowly become more visible in the construction trades. According to a 2018 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up about nine...

Accident Resource: Leading Causes of TBITraumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a type of injury that typically results from a violent impact to the head which causes damage to the brain. The severity of the effects of a TBI can vary greatly depending on the force of the...

Back Injuries from Car Accidents The National Safety Council (NSC) reported nearly 2.5 million non-fatal injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents in 2021. Fortunately, many of those involved in car accidents quickly recover from their injuries and continue to go...

Brain Injuries from Car Accidents Approximately 4.5 million people were seriously injured in car accidents in 2018, according to a report by the National Safety Council. Of these many car accident injuries, those affecting the brain are some of the most devastating....

Wrist and Hand Injuries from Car Accidents Hand and wrist injuries are common consequences of car accidents, often caused by the force of the impact, for example, hitting the steering wheel, dashboard or seat in front of you. Like other auto accident injuries, hand...

Spinal Cord Injuries after Car Accidents Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI's) suffered in car accidents are very serious, and unfortunately more common than you may realize. There are roughly 17,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries in America every year. Since 2010, motor...

Causes of Birth InjuriesBirth Injury Lawyers in New YorkWhile your child's New York birth injury may have been unavoidable, there is also a chance that a medical error which occurred before, during or after labor and delivery left your child temporarily or permanently...

Types of Birth InjuriesBirth Injury Lawyers in New YorkThere are several types of birth injuries which can occur due to complications during delivery. New York birth injuries can range from temporary, minor bruising to cerebral palsy, an irreversible condition which...

Suing for New York Construction InjuriesConstruction workers in New York are entitled to a workplace that is reasonably FREE from hazards. Job site owners and similar entities are required to ensure the construction site is safe and complies with safety regulations...