Along with the many joys that the winter season brings us such as festivities with friends and family, travel and engaging in winter sports, the season comes with its own set of injuries that are common during the winter. While we don’t want to lock ourselves indoors until the spring greets us, it is best to be aware of the injuries we are more likely to face because of the nature of winter weather.
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Thanksgiving is around the corner and we’re all excited to spend time with our loved ones. While the family and feasting may be at the forefront of our minds, there are some accidents that are more likely to happen during this time of year. Let’s explore a few of the more common ones and how to address them if they do happen to you.
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According to the Federal Motor Safety Administration, between 2014 and 2016, the United States had a total of 2,497 accidents involving a large truck while the vehicle was in transport. As we enter the holiday season, you may find yourself traveling on the highways in adverse weather to see family.
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Tragically, on average, in the U.S., a total of 723 children younger than 13 die due to motor vehicle accidents, which translates to about 60 children every week. What can I do to keep my children safe while on the road? First and foremost, make sure to be a responsible driver. Keep your eyes on the road, follow the speed limit, keep both hands on the steering wheel, don’t text and drive and don’t drive while under the influence. I’m sure we can all pledge to do these things.
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A car accident can be a stressful time, especially if you have been injured. When severe injuries are evident, an ambulance is called and you are taken to a hospital.
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Recreational boating accidents happen more often than you may imagine. In 2017, the U.S. Coast Guard counter 4,291 accidents that involved 658 deaths, 2,629 injuries and approximately $46 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational boating accidents. Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, machinery failure, and alcohol use rank as the top five primary contributing factors in boating accidents.
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Summer time presents a beautiful opportunity to ride your motorcycle or take out your scooter and enjoy a few care free days. However, as more people are out and about, the chance of getting hurt from these summer activities also tends to increase. During this season, we receive an increasing number of calls from clients who sustain injuries on boats, motorcycles and scooters.
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Uber made national news in March after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a self-driving Uber vehicle in Tempe, AZ. Uber’s self-driving vehicle was a Volvo XC90 SUV and was equipped with an autonomous mode and sensor system. Since self-driving vehicles are in research and testing phases, there was a driver in the vehicle. However, the driver was not able to stop the vehicle to prevent the incident. The vehicle’s dash cam showed the pedestrian walking their bike across a street at night. The vehicle was traveling at 40-mph in a 45 –mph zone and did not slow down before striking the pedestrian.
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With the technological advent, almost everyone owns a smartphone, tablet, and/or a laptop. These devices have provided them various platforms to grow their social circle through the social media tools. For example, you will hardly find any person among your social group who does not have a Facebook, Instagram or a Twitter account.
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Paying insurance is often considered a nuisance and something most don’t give enough thought to. While no one wants to think of the day they are involved in an accident, it is best to think about it before it happens. This way you can take the proper steps to protect yourself.
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Ever feel like a deadline is life or death? In the case of Lavern Wilkinson, it was. Lavern May Wilkinson, a 41-year old single mother of an autistic girl, was laid to rest at Park Slope Ward of the Church of Latter Day Saints in Park Slope, Brooklyn on March 9th 2013 after she lost her battle with terminal lung cancer. But it didn’t have to be the case. (PHOTO: NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)
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On the evening of June 13th, 2017, New York State Trial Lawyers Association held its 50th annual installation ceremony and reception.
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At Gropper Law Group, we primarily focus on representing injured parties in automobile accidents. With rapid advancements in technology, distractions for drivers are also growing. From texting to in-car WiFi, drivers are at a higher risk of another vehicle’s negligence than ever before.
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A work-related injury can be devastating, especially if you do not file a workers’ compensation claim. If you were recently injured in a workplace accident or if you are suffering from an occupational disease, you may be concerned that your filing a workers’ compensation claim can result in the loss of your employment.
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Accidents are frightening. Whether you are involved in a fender bender or a severe motor-vehicle accident, emotions can run high and injuries can be debilitating. The uncertainty of the situation can cause some individuals to make poor decisions, such as fleeing the scene of the accident.
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All too often, when Gropper Law Group gets retained to represent victims of motor vehicle accidents, they find out the hard way that they had insufficient insurance coverage to adequately protect themselves. Thus, you should make sure that you have the correct insurance coverage in place BEFORE the accident! It’s OK to protect your assets, but you also need to protect yourself!!
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