On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Riding a bus is an efficient way of getting from one place to another. Every day, these large vehicles safely carry commuters to their destination, but a few may encounter accidents. Because buses have fewer safety features than other passenger vehicles, an accident could lead to severe injuries. New...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Inspired by a similar program established in Sweden, then-New York Mayor Bill de Blasio created Vision Zero in 2014 to reduce fatal vehicle accidents among pedestrians and cyclists. Under Vision Zero, the mayor implemented criminal charges against traffic violators, enforced slow zones, encouraged the use of speed cameras, and...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group | In early March, a construction worker died, and three others sustained injuries when a building wall collapsed during the demolition of a three-story commercial building in Lower Manhattan. The recent incident highlights the dangers faced daily by workers in the construction industry. Debris trapped the construction worker who...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group When you get in the car, there are many distractions that can keep you from focusing on driving and operating a vehicle safely. These distractions can increase your chance of getting into or causing an accident with another driver. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Any injury may set you back financially in addition to the physical and mental toll it takes. Getting help with mounting bills and decreasing income may spur you to file a personal injury claim. However, you need to prove that the person you claim is responsible had a hand...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group One of the last things on your mind after a big accident is how you intend to pay for the recovery. The prospect of changing your life after a catastrophic, personal injury is probably lower on the list. However, when you experience permanent damage after an accident, that is...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group As a person ages, he or she may become more vulnerable to slip-and-fall accidents. Once a person suffers a fall accident, he or she has twice the chance of having another accident. Every year, 3 million people 65 years old and older go to the emergency room because of...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group When you suffer from a blow to the front or back of the head, it is possible that you may experience frontal lobe damage. This type of brain injury can have unique repercussions and effects depending on several factors. What exactly happens when this area of the brain suffers...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group There are many different hazards that you need to watch out for whenever you walk near moving vehicles. In addition to going over risk factors associated with pedestrian accidents, you should review data on the number of people who suffer injuries in order to understand the prevalence of this...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group | The severity of injuries obtained in a slip-and-fall incident can vary from person to person depending on their age and overall physical health, but a certain group tends to occur more often overall. JDSupra notes that such injuries cause around 9 million hospital visits per year, with older...Read More
