You may assume getting behind the wheel after only a few hours of sleep is not as dangerous as it seems, but drowsy driving can be just as catastrophic as driving with illegal substances in your system. Drowsy driving typically occurs when your fatigue affects your...
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Should a doctor look at your seat belt bruise?
Wearing your seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle is one of the more effective ways to avoid a serious injury in a car crash. Furthermore, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that seat belt usage may reduce your chances of...
Combatting drunk driving is essential to lowering traffic deaths
Alcohol-impaired driving kills thousands of people each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the data available for the most recent 10-year period shows that 3,233 people died in New York motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol-impaired...
Can undocumented workers file workplace accident lawsuits?
If you are one of New York City’s thousands of undocumented construction workers, you may believe that you cannot file a Workers’ Compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit if you sustain injuries in a workplace accident. This is not true. You have just as much...
What are the health effects of mold exposure?
Mold growth occurs inside homes and apartments when leaks create a damp, humid environment. Left unchecked, mold can lead to serious health issues, especially for people who already have asthma, allergies, lung disease or another chronic illness. Review the symptoms...