Fatal car accidents are on the decline. In 2018, almost 36,600 people died in a car accident, but that rate is 2.4% lower than the rate in 2017. Advancements in technology, coupled with public awareness campaigns about intoxicated driving, speeding and other risky driver behavior, have all contributed to the reduction. However, that is only […]
Have you experienced the fright of stepping into a crosswalk only to have to jump back onto the curb when a car comes barreling past? Those kinds of close calls happen all the time in New York. If you’re the one behind the wheel, you’re obligated to be on the lookout for nearby pedestrians. Intersections […]
When you hear the words “birth injury,” most people assume that the injuries are obvious immediately after the baby is born. But that’s not always so. Here’s what parents need to know about birth injuries: 1. The possibility of a birth injury starts during pregnancy. There are warning signs during pregnancy that a birth injury […]
When you went to your first prenatal visit, you likely talked to your New York obstetrician about your current health condition. A nurse and your doctor may have measured your baby or, perhaps, let you see your little one on a sonogram screen. Throughout the approximately nine months of pregnancy you will navigate, such discussions, […]
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The Pagan Law Firm The birth of a baby is an exciting time for a New York family. It should be a time of peace and planning for the future, but it can quickly turn to a time of devastation and confusion if you learn that your baby suffered injuries during the birth process. Birth […]
