We are thrilled to announce a significant achievement at Fox Law Firm – a $2.5 million settlement in a bicycle injury case that underscores our commitment to pursuing justice for our clients. Continue reading “Fox Law Firm Secures $2.5 Million Settlement for Bicycle Rider”
Category: Personal Injury
Seven Factors That Can Make Motorcycle Crashes More Likely
Motorcycle crashes are some of the deadliest events that occur on roadways. Although motorcyclists make up only about 3% of drivers, they account for 14% of all motor vehicle fatalities, according to the National Safety Council. This disproportionate number of fatalities is often attributed to several issues that put motorcyclists at an increased risk of harm. Here are seven factors that can make motorcycle crashes more likely:
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Injured in a Bicycle Crash: Your Guide to Legal Rights
Bicycling in Suffolk County, New York, is a popular and enjoyable recreational activity. Unfortunately, because we live in a highly populated area with busy roadways, bicyclists are often exposed to dangers created by negligent and distracted motorists. When a car or truck crashes into a cyclist the outcomes are often devastating and include broken bones, brain injury, paralysis, and death. Continue reading “Injured in a Bicycle Crash: Your Guide to Legal Rights”
Seven Ways a Design Defect Could Result in an Injury
Design defects are a surprisingly common problem in the modern day, with many products needing to be recalled due to some severe issue with how a product has been manufactured. These design flaws can cause severe harm to anyone who uses the product, even if they use it only as directed. Here are seven ways a design defect could cause an injury to you or someone you love:
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Five Reasons Why Tractor Trailer Crashes Are so Dangerous
Tractor trailer crashes are among the most deadly events to be involved in. More than 4,500 people are killed every year in these crashes, and tens of thousands more suffer severe injuries. Here are just some reasons that tractor trailer crashes are so deadly:
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Seven Common Types of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is one of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents across the United States, accounting for around one in four of all auto accidents every year. Part of the reason it is such a common cause of accidents is because people will often engage in other activities when they are supposed to be focused on driving. Here are just seven of the most common types of distracted driving seen on the road:
Seven Signs of a TBI You Should Watch Out For
Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBIs, are some of the most insidious types of injuries people can experience because they often go undetected. If you know the signs, however, you can recognize these “invisible injuries” and get them treated as quickly as possible. Here are seven potential signs of a TBI you should watch out for after a serious accident:
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Why Are Tractor Trailer Accidents So Often Deadly?
Tractor trailer accidents are some of the most deadly motor vehicle accidents that happen every year. Even when people do not die in these accidents, they are still disproportionately likely to suffer severe injuries, including long-term health difficulties that can impair their ability to work or perform daily tasks. But what is it that makes tractor trailer accidents so deadly?
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Why is Distracted Driving So Dangerous?
It is estimated that about fifteen percent of all motor vehicle accidents are caused by distracted driving, and it is cited as a factor in about eight percent of all accidents that involve at least one death. This makes it one of the leading contributors to auto accidents of all types, and a serious hazard on the road. But what is distracted driving, and what makes it so dangerous?
What Does it Mean When a Product Has a Design Defect?
When people are injured as a result of a defective product, they have the right to pursue compensation for the harm they have suffered. While there are many types of product defects, the ones with the greatest potential for widespread harm are known as design defects. What does it mean for a product to have a design defect, and how does that affect the average consumer?
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