The Atlanta Black Star reported last week on a Long Island tragedy when two young children were seriously injured by an SUV driver on the side of a Ronkonkoma roadway. A 31-year-old Hauppauge woman was driving her white Ford Explorer when she hit two young boys, one nine-year-old and one twelve-year-old, as they were riding …
Two People Are Injured From Fourth Of July Fireworks
The Brentwood Central Islip Patch reports that a man was seriously injured on the Fourth of July in a firework accident. A second incident occurred in Port Jefferson Station in which the victim also suffered serious injuries from a fireworks accident. The incident occurred at about 9:15 p.m. on America’s Independence Day while the man …
Delivery Services Are On The Rise Amid The Corvid-19 Epidemic…So Is The Need For Insurance.
While many bars and restaurants have been forced to close their eat-in services amid the COVID-19 epidemic, restaurants have been allowed to continue drive-thru and takeout services. Many people who are self-isolating or are in forced isolation due to exposure are also looking to deliver services to get necessities from stores and restaurants. This has …
Warmer Weather May Lead To An Increase In Accidents Says New Study
Climate change has become a major concern for millions of people worldwide. Recent events, such as Greta Thunberg winning the Nobel Prize had brought the issue even more into the forefront and into the public eye. Although the issue of climate change does have its detractors, many scientists and meteorologists have stated that it is …
Be Careful While Skiing This Season
Skiing and snowboarding can be two activities that are both fun and great exercise. Both sports come with their dangers, which include both minor and serious injuries and fatalities. According to the National Ski Area Association, over the past ten years, there have been 41.5 skiing/snowboarding related deaths on average each year. About 44.7 people …
Academic Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Andrew Kelly, 20, of Levittown, Pa., who is the recipient of the Friedman & Simon L.L.P. 2019 Academic Scholarship. Andrew is a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. As personal injury attorneys, we understand how devastating an injury can be on victims and their loved ones. Andrew’s academic dedication and career goals, despite …
Cellphone Injuries On The Rise As Distraction Level Increases
Cell phones have been around since the 1980s, but it has only been in the past couple of decades that they have become ubiquitous. Beginning in this decade, the cell phone gave way to the smartphone, connecting millions of people around the world to the internet without a computer. As of 2018, there were around …
Ineffective Bridge Crew Blamed For Cruise Ship Crash In 2018
Each year, millions of Americans decide to spend their vacations on board a cruise ship. Before you schedule that next cruise vacation, be aware of some statistics. Since 2005, there have been 448 major cruise ship accidents reported. Between 2005 and 2011, 16 people died in accidents on cruise ships. Between 2010 and 2013, 15 …
Would Homeowners Be Liable For Trick-Or-Treat Injuries?
Halloween is coming up in just a few short days. While some people may go out and party since it is a weekend, another thing is a surety. That is the fact that there will be trick-or-treaters going door to door in search of candy. While some homes may welcome trick-or-treaters and others may elect …
Men Receive 70% Of Fireworks Injuries
The Fourth of July means barbeques, family get-togethers, and of course, fireworks. The tradition of fireworks to celebrate the nation’s independence actually began the year after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, on July 4th, 1777, in Philadelphia. Ever since, crowds have gathered to watch city, county, and state-sponsored fireworks displays or gathered together …