It is no secret that New York is a very popular place for bikers, with many people opting to ride bicycles in the interest of saving energy, reaping the health benefits or simply because they enjoy a nice bike ride to work or around the park. However, it is also no secret that these bikers can be involved in serious accidents from multiple sides. If the bicyclists ride on sidewalks or in parks, they run the risk of striking and injuring pedestrians, for example.
One of the less well-known but very important aspects of personal injury law deals with product liability claims. Product liability claims refer to instances in which a consumer was injured by a defective or dangerous product, especially in instances in which the danger or defect is caused by negligence on the part of the manufacturer, designer or distributor. However, even if you are injured by a defective product, you will need to act relatively quickly if you hope to be compensated.
When a person or an agency owns a property, that person or agency is responsible for the safety of others who are on that property, even if the other person is trespassing in some instances. There are many different dangerous property conditions that can cause injury to someone who is on said property, and depending on the circumstances of the condition, the owner of the property may be held responsible for the injuries.
Many people are wary of being involved in car accidents because it is well-known just how much property damage and physical damage can be suffered in a car accident. Because of this, most drivers practice defensive driving techniques and do all that they can to avoid accidents. Even relatively low-impact, low-speed accidents between two vehicles can cause whiplash and property damage that may require out-of-pocket expenses, especially depending on the size of the cars. Naturally, the more cars are involved, the more damage usually results from the accident.
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