With parades, cookouts and fireworks shows, the Fourth of July should be a time of celebration. Unfortunately, according to the National Fire Protection Association, hospital emergency rooms treated close to 9,000 people for fireworks-related injuries in 2012....
3 Common Reasons Why Personal-Injury Defendants Settle
If you were injured in an accident that occurred because of someone else's reckless or negligent behavior, there are typically two ways to pursue compensation from the at-fault party: You can either file a civil lawsuit in order to collect damages or accept a...
Despite Recent Headlines, Amtrak Accidents on the Decline
There has been an ongoing debate in America regarding the national rail system. According to The Washington Post, the Amtrak is constantly behind schedule and over budget. Though the accident rate has actually declined in recent years, fatal derailments still occur as...
10 Steps to Take after a Big Rig Crash in New York
It's easy to imagine how destructive a collision with a big rig can be. Even minor accidents can cause an immense amount of damage to people, vehicles, roads and buildings. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 67 percent of trucking deaths happen...