FAQs About Personal Injury in New York
A majority of civil litigation in the United States is made up by personal injury lawsuits. According to statistics, some of the most common causes of personal injuries include traffic accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, and defective products. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that 6 million automotive collisions occur each year across the US – an average of about 1 car accident every 10 seconds.
Personal Injury FAQs
Q: How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
FAQs about Farm Accidents in New York Part II
According to recent statistics from the US Health and Safety Authority, 18 fatalities were reported in agriculture in 2015 while 30 were reported in 2014. Agriculture holds the record for having the highest fatality numbers above all other sectors for the sixth year in a row. In 2015, 55 deaths were caused by work-related accidents which, according to the HAS, is the exact number as 2014. Across all sectors, vehicle-involved incidents were the main cause of fatal workplace accidents – a total of 21, reports the HAS. All these numbers show that farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States.
Common Questions about Farm Accidents and Claims
Here is a look at more common questions that people in New York have about farm accidents and claims:
Q: I am concerned about my son’s safety while he works on a farm this summer. Are there programs to help prevent farm accidents?
FAQs about Industrial Accidents and Claims in New York
According to statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were 4,836 workplace fatalities in the United States in 2015. This accounts for 3.4 deaths per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers and means that on average, there were more than 13 deaths each day and more than 93 a week that year. 17 percent of all fatal work injuries were fatal work injuries that involved contractors in 2015.
Common Questions about Industrial Accidents
Many people have questions about industrial accidents in New York and the legal options they have. Here is a look at some of the most common ones:
Q1: Can I file a lawsuit against my employer for an industrial accident?
FAQs about Farm Accidents in New York
Each year, hundreds of workers in the agricultural industry, including child laborers though this is very rare, die across the United States. Farming is among the least regulated, lowest paid and most dangerous occupations, with the official rate of workplace fatality of over 21 per 100,000. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Personal Injury Due to Defective Product in NYC: Learn Your Rights
When you become a victim of personal injury due to a defective problem, you need a personal injury lawyer, who has the knowledge, skills, and experience to ensure your rights are preserved and you get compensated for the injury. A defective product can be anything, right from children’s toys to a barbecue lighter. Here are […]
FAQs about Bicycle Accidents and Claims
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic Safety Facts, in 2014, there were 726 deaths in the United States caused by crashes involving bicycles and motor vehicles. This amounts to roughly 2 people every day each year. That same year, the estimated number of injuries sustained by bicyclists increased to 50,000, from 48,000 […]
How to Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim Immediately after a Bicycle Accident
When a bicycle is involved in a collision with an automobile, the damages are serious and sometimes fatal. More New Yorkers ride on bicycles to avoid traffic congestion and bumper to bumper traffic. More than 10% of New Yorkers ride on bicycles. Even though various governmental and non-profits keep sensitizing motorists and road users regarding […]
How to Notify Parties in a Personal Injury Case in New York
If you are preparing to file a personal injury claim, you have work to do even before you start gathering evidence. A critical task is to notify the parties involved in the incident that you will soon file a personal injury lawsuit. At this point, it is worth clarifying that at this point you may […]
Can I Sue the Government in a Personal Injury Case in New York?
Carelessness, even if it is unintentional and momentary, is human. Anyone can be careless, even for a split second, and harm someone else. Fortunately, the laws of the United States make it possible for you to sue a government agency or government personnel for negligence. However, before you sue the government in a personal injury […]
Do You need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
A personal injury can happen in many ways. It could be a road accident, a theft, a robbery, a medical malpractice issue, or damage due to unhygienic work conditions. They can go beyond ordinary physical wounds. Your physical capabilities or appearance can get diminished for a long time or even permanently. You have every possibility […]
